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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cardinals versus the Colonels? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Stopher Gymnasium in Thibodaux, LA. The over/under for this Southland conference contest is set at 140.5 points, with Nicholls being favored by -3.5 at home against Lamar.</p><h3>LAMAR CARDINALS VS NICHOLLS COLONELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nicholls Colonels -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stopher Gymnasium at 2:00 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NICHOLLS COLONELS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Colonels.</li><li>Not only will Nicholls pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Lamar Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Lamar Cardinals Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Cardinals fell to 6-9 on the season after a 75-64 road loss to McNeese State on Saturday. Lamar was a +14.5 underdog going into the game but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-24 at halftime, Lamar scored 40 points in the 2nd half but also allowed 40 points. The total points for the game were 139, going over the O/U line of 135.5.</p><p>In their last game, the Lamar Cardinals put up 64 points, shooting 47.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.5%. They hit 55.6% of their two-point attempts and connected on 36.8% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-19 from three-point range.</p> <p>Alexis Marmolejos led the way with 20 points, hitting 4-of-7 from deep, while DJ Richards Jr. also contributed 19 points, making 5-of-9 from three. Brandon Murray added 14 points, shooting 62.5% overall, and Andrew Holifield chipped in 11 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots.</p><p>Lamar's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field on 25 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 51% shooting, as the other team went 16 for 31 on two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Lamar's defense saw their opponents hit 9 of 27, good for 33%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 16, shooting 57%. Lamar gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Nicholls as Home Favorites</h3><h3>Nicholls Colonels Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>The Colonels improved to 8-7 on the season with a 73-61 home win over Stephen F. Austin on Saturday, January 18th. Nicholls entered the game as -3.5 favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>Nicholls led 39-33 at halftime and held the Lumberjacks to 28 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The game’s total points (134) fell just under the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>In their latest game, the Colonels put up 73 points, shooting 48.1% from the field. They connected on 52.2% of their threes, hitting 12 of 23 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 59.6%.</p> <p>Byron Ireland led the way, going 3-for-3 from deep and 7-for-10 overall, finishing with 17 points and 4 assists. Robert Brown III added 16 points, hitting 5 threes on 11 attempts.</p><p>Despite Nicholls' defensive efforts, they gave up 61 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 48% from the field. The Colonels conceded 12 threes on 23 attempts, with the other team hitting 52% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Nicholls sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 11 shots for a 68% success rate. The Colonels limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Today at 5:00 ET, the Golden State Warriors (21-20) will host the Boston Celtics (29-13) in a non-conference matchup. The Celtics are currently favored by 8.5 points and have a moneyline of -337 (Warriors: +272). The over/under line is set at 224.</p>

<p>Golden State has won their last two games and is 11th in the Western Conference. Boston is 2nd in the Eastern Conference and 1st in the Atlantic Division.</p><h3>BOSTON CELTICS VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Celtics -8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Center at 5:00 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON CELTICS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 139-99 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 20 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Boston?</h3><p>The Celtics fell to 29-13 on the season after a 119-115 loss to the Hawks on Saturday. Boston was -9.5 point favorites at home but couldn’t cover the spread, losing by four points. The total score of 234 points came in just under the 237.5-point line.</p> <p>Boston jumped out to a 33-21 lead after the 1st quarter, but Atlanta responded with a 31-15 2nd quarter. The Celtics regained control with a 30-21 3rd quarter, leading 78-73 heading into the 4th, but the Hawks outscored them 31-26 in the final period to secure the win.</p><p>In their 119-115 loss to the Hawks, the Celtics struggled offensively, shooting just 38.5% from the field and 28.8% from beyond the arc, hitting 15 threes. Jaylen Brown led the way with 24 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists, despite shooting 33.3% and 22.2% from three.</p> <p>Jayson Tatum also shot 33.3%, finishing with 23 points, while Derrick White added 21 points, making 5 threes at 31.2%. Payton Pritchard was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 13 of his 20 points late in the game.</p><p>Despite strong defensive efforts in the 1st and 3rd quarters, where they allowed just 21 points each, the Celtics gave up 31 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, leading to a 119-115 loss to the Hawks. Boston held Atlanta to just 9 made three-pointers, with the Hawks shooting 24% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Boston sent Atlanta to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 22 attempts. The Celtics grabbed 36 defensive rebounds but allowed 13 offensive boards. They also recorded 13 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p><h3>No Pressure for Golden State as Home Dogs</h3><p>The Warriors improved to 21-20 on the season with a 122-114 win over the Wizards on Saturday. Golden State was favored by 13.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, winning by eight. The total points for the game were 236, surpassing the over/under line of 231.5.</p> <p>Golden State took control with an 11-0 run, turning a 65-58 deficit into a 69-65 lead. They outscored Washington 36-27 in the 3rd quarter and 33-27 in the 4th to seal the win.</p><p>Andrew Wiggins led the Warriors to a win over the Wizards, scoring 31 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, shooting 54.5% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 40%. Stephen Curry added 26 points, though he struggled from deep, making 4 threes at just 28.6%. Dennis Schröder contributed 20 points, shooting 50% overall and from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Golden State hit 14 threes as a team, shooting 34.1% from long range and 46.9% overall. Wiggins scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter and added 9 more in the 4th, while Curry also put up 9 points in the final period. Schröder added 10 points in the 3rd quarter as well.</p><p>Defensively, the Warriors gave up 114 points to the Wizards but managed to secure the win. They allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 3rd and 4th, giving up just 27 points in each.</p> <p>Golden State held Washington to 44% shooting overall, but struggled to defend the three, where the Wizards hit 22 threes at a 48% clip. The Warriors sent Washington to the line 23 times, where they made 16 free throws. The Warriors also recorded 6 steals and 7 blocks.</p>

Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/25

<p>The Detroit Pistons will travel to Houston to take on the Rockets in a non-conference matchup. The Pistons are currently 9th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 21-21, while the Rockets are 2nd in the West at 28-13. Detroit has lost two straight games and is listed as an 8-point underdog.</p>

<p>Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 ET at the Toyota Center. The game will be televised on SCHN.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS HOUSTON ROCKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Rockets -8</p><p>This game will be played at Toyota Center at 2:00 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON ROCKETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 119-110 in favor of the Rockets.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Green finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Rockets finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are the Pistons Ready for a Win at Houston?</h3><p>Detroit fell to 21-21 on the season after a 125-121 home loss to the Suns on Saturday. The Pistons were +1 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 246, well over the 226.5-point line.</p> <p>The game was tightly contested throughout, with the Pistons trailing by just three points heading into the 4th quarter. Each quarter was close, but the Suns edged out Detroit in every period, including a 27-26 advantage in the final frame.</p><p>In their 125-121 loss to the Suns, the Pistons shot 46.8% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 27.3% of their threes, making 9 in total. Tobias Harris led the way with 21 points, 13 of which came in the opening quarter.</p> <p>Cade Cunningham added 20 points and 11 assists, despite shooting just 26.9% from the field. Jalen Duren contributed 15 points, scoring 9 in the 3rd quarter, while Malik Beasley chipped in 14 points.</p><p>Defensively, the Pistons struggled in the 3rd quarter, giving up 37 points, but they managed to tighten things up in the 4th, allowing just 27. Overall, they allowed 125 points on 50% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Detroit did well in limiting the Suns from beyond the arc, holding them to 7 made threes on 28% shooting. However, they sent Phoenix to the line 40 times, where the Suns converted 32 free throws. The Pistons recorded 5 steals and 3 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can the Rockets Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Rockets improved to 28-13 on the season with a 125-103 road win over the Trail Blazers on Saturday. Houston, favored by 10.5 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 228 points went over the 223.5-point line.</p> <p>Houston took control early with a 10-0 run, jumping out to a 12-2 lead. After a close first half, they pulled away by outscoring Portland 36-24 in the 3rd quarter and 38-29 in the 4th.</p><p>Jalen Green led the Rockets with 26 points in their win over the Trail Blazers, hitting 4 threes at a 66.7% rate. Alperen Şengün added 23 points and 15 rebounds, while Dillon Brooks contributed 22 points.</p> <p>Houston connected on 14 threes, shooting 45.2% from deep. Green scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter, while Şengün added 14 in the same period. Tari Eason chipped in 9 of his 18 points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Rockets held the Trail Blazers to 103 points on Saturday, allowing 23 points in the 1st quarter and 27 in the 2nd. They gave up 24 points in the 3rd quarter and 29 in the 4th.</p> <p>Houston limited Portland to 12 made three-pointers on 33% shooting. The Trail Blazers went 13/18 from the free-throw line. The Rockets grabbed 38 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and recorded 13 steals.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/25

<p>At 12:00 ET today, the Charlotte Hornets will host the Dallas Mavericks in a non-conference matchup. The Hornets have won two straight games and are currently 13th in the Eastern Conference, while the Mavericks are 7th in the West.</p>

<p>Dallas is favored by 5.5 points and has a moneyline of -214. The over/under line for this game is set at 223.5. NBA TV will broadcast the game, which will be played at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte.</p><h3>DALLAS MAVERICKS VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte Hornets +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 12:00 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 108-104 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Our projections have LaMelo Ball finishing with 28 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hornets finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.4% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are the Mavericks Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>The Mavericks improved to 23-19 on the season with a 106-98 win over the Thunder on Friday. Dallas, who entered the game as +3 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The game’s total points of 204 fell short of the 221-point over/under line.</p> <p>Dallas took control early with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 3-0 to 13-0. After a dominant 41-17 second quarter, the Mavericks stumbled in the third, losing it 33-14. However, they bounced back in the fourth, outscoring the Thunder 29-22 to seal the win.</p><p>Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks with 25 points and 5 assists in their win over the Thunder, shooting 47.4% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. Spencer Dinwiddie and P.J. Washington each contributed 16 points, with Dinwiddie making 4 threes at 44.4% and Washington shooting 75% overall.</p> <p>Dallas connected on 16 threes at a 39% rate, finishing with a 49.3% field goal percentage. Naji Marshall added 14 points, scoring 9 in the 4th quarter, while Irving had 11 points in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>The Mavericks put together a strong defensive performance on Friday, holding the Thunder to just 98 points. Dallas was particularly effective in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed only 17 points. They also closed out the game well, giving up just 22 points in the 4th quarter.</p> <p>Overall, the Mavericks limited the Thunder to 38% shooting from the field. However, they struggled to defend the three-point line, as Oklahoma City hit 20 threes at a 43% clip. Dallas sent the Thunder to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 8. The Mavericks finished with 11 steals and 7 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Hornets Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Charlotte improved to 10-28 on the season with a 125-123 road win over the Bulls on Friday. The Hornets entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and covered the spread, while the total score of 248 points went over the pre-game line of 235.5.</p> <p>After a strong start, leading 36-29 after the 1st quarter, Charlotte fell behind as the Bulls went on a 10-0 run. However, the Hornets rallied in the 4th quarter, outscoring Chicago 27-20 to secure the win.</p><p>LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 26 points and 9 assists in their 125-123 win over the Bulls, despite shooting just 36.8% from the field. Miles Bridges added 21 points, hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip, while Mark Williams contributed 19 points and 19 rebounds, shooting 52.9%.</p> <p>Charlotte hit 13 threes, shooting 38.2% from beyond the arc and 50% overall. Seth Curry and Nick Smith each scored 15 points, with Curry putting up 11 in the 1st quarter and Smith adding 10 in the 2nd.</p><p>Despite a rough 2nd quarter where the Hornets gave up 42 points, they tightened up defensively in the 4th, allowing just 20 points to secure the win. Overall, they allowed the Bulls to shoot 50% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hornets gave up 14 threes on 35% shooting. They sent the Bulls to the line 14 times, where Chicago made 13 free throws. Defensively, the Hornets recorded 9 steals and 2 blocks.</p>

Dallas Mavericks vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/25

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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The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nhl" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NHL</h2>
Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Hurricanes and Blackhawks. The game is starting at 8:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Blackhawks at United Center in Chicago, IL. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, the Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blackhawks. The over/under for the game is 6 goals.</p><h3>CAROLINA HURRICANES VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:30 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>The Hurricanes 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 Hurricanes on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Blackhawks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Hurricanes Win on the Road?</h3><p>Carolina improved to 27-16-3 with a 4-2 win over the Capitals. The Hurricanes covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>After taking a 1-0 lead, Carolina allowed two goals in the first period. They responded with three unanswered goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.</p><p>Dmitry Orlov led the way for the Hurricanes with two goals, including his 3rd of the season. Martin Necas added his 6th goal of the year and contributed two assists, giving him 12 assists this season. Andrei Svechnikov closed the scoring with an empty-netter, his 6th goal of the campaign.</p> <p>Carolina fired 45 shots on goal but was held scoreless on the power play. They scored once in the first period, twice in the second, and added their final goal with just 9 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Despite allowing two late goals in the first period, the Hurricanes' defense tightened up, shutting out the Capitals in the second and third periods. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, while Carolina's defense added 7 takeaways, 10 hits, and 11 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Blackhawks Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 4-2 victory over the Ducks, the Blackhawks improved to 15-28-3 this season. Chicago not only won outright but also covered the puck line as underdogs. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Blackhawks, who built a 3-0 lead before the Ducks got on the board. Ryan Donato’s goal at 17:43 in the third period extended Chicago’s lead to 4-1, before Anaheim added a late goal with just 4 seconds left.</p><p>Chicago's offense netted four goals in their 4-2 win over Anaheim, with Ryan Donato scoring his 7th goal of the season. Seth Jones added his 2nd goal, while Teuvo Teravainen scored for the 4th time this year. Isaak Phillips also found the back of the net, marking his first goal of the season.</p> <p>Connor Bedard contributed with two assists, bringing his total to 9 for the season. Taylor Hall added another assist, giving him 4 so far. The Blackhawks took 29 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays.</p><p>Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage in the Blackhawks' 4-2 win over the Ducks. The defense had 6 takeaways and 5 hits but gave up two late goals, one at 10:16 in the 3rd period and another at 19:56.</p>

<p>At 3:00 ET, the Knicks (-250) will host the Hawks (+207) in a game that will be televised on MSG. The Knicks are favored by 6.5 points and the over/under line is 235.</p>

<p>Atlanta is currently 6th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 22-19, while New York is 3rd in the East at 27-16. The Hawks have won three straight games and are 1st in the Southeast Division, while the Knicks are 2nd in the Atlantic.</p><h3>ATLANTA HAWKS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Atlanta Hawks +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 3:00 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ATLANTA HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 126-125 in favor of the Knicks.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 28 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Atlanta Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>The Hawks improved to 22-19 on the season with a 119-115 win over the Celtics on Saturday. Atlanta, who entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 234, just under the O/U line of 237.5.</p> <p>After falling behind 33-21 in the 1st quarter, Atlanta turned things around by holding Boston to just 15 points in the 2nd quarter while scoring 31. Although the Celtics took the 3rd quarter 30-21, the Hawks rallied in the 4th, outscoring Boston 31-26 to seal the win.</p><p>In their win over the Celtics, the Hawks shot 47.3% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 9 threes at a 24.3% rate. Trae Young led the way with 28 points and 11 assists, while Dyson Daniels added 23 points, shooting 78.6% from the floor.</p> <p>Onyeka Okongwu contributed 19 points and 13 rebounds, making 2 threes at 66.7%. Young scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, and added 3 more in overtime. Okongwu also came up big late, scoring 11 in the 2nd quarter and 5 more in OT.</p><p>Despite a tough 1st quarter where the Hawks allowed 33 points, they tightened up defensively in the 2nd, giving up just 15 points. Overall, they held the Celtics to 115 points on 38% shooting, including 28% from beyond the arc, where Boston hit 15 threes.</p> <p>Atlanta sent the Celtics to the line 23 times, where they made 20 free throws. The Hawks grabbed 42 defensive rebounds but gave up 17 offensive boards. They also contributed 9 steals and 10 blocked shots in the game.</p><h3>Do the Knicks Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>The Knicks fell to 27-16 on the season after a 116-99 loss to the Timberwolves on Friday. New York, who were -3 point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 215, just under the line of 216.5.</p> <p>New York struggled early, as Minnesota went on a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 13-12 to 23-12. The Knicks fought back, outscoring the Timberwolves 38-35 in the 2nd quarter and holding them to 18 points in the 3rd. However, they couldn’t keep up in the 4th, where they were outscored 35-21.</p><p>In their 116-99 loss to the Timberwolves, the Knicks shot just 38.9% from the field, though they connected on 41.2% of their threes, making 14 from deep. Jalen Brunson led the way with 26 points, 13 of which came in the 1st quarter.</p> <p>Cameron Payne added 18 points, scoring 16 in the 2nd quarter, and hitting 4 threes at an 80% clip. OG Anunoby also contributed 18 points, with 10 coming in the 3rd quarter, and he made 3 threes, shooting 50% from beyond the arc.</p><p>Defensively, the Knicks struggled in the 2nd and 4th quarters, giving up 35 points in each, leading to a 116-99 loss to the Timberwolves. Despite a strong 3rd quarter where they allowed just 18 points, New York couldn’t contain Minnesota’s offense, which shot 53% from the field.</p> <p>The Timberwolves were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 22 threes at a 55% clip. The Knicks sent Minnesota to the line 14 times, where they made 10 free throws. New York recorded 10 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p>

Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/25

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Pacers will host the Cavaliers in an Eastern Central division matchup. Indiana has won six straight games and is currently 5th in the Eastern Conference. The Cavaliers are 33-5 and have a 7-point spread over the Pacers.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and can be seen on TNT. The over/under line is set at 230.5.</p><h3>CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -7</p><p>This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-126 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 18 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Cleveland?</h3><p>The Cavaliers fell to 33-5 on the season after a 108-93 home loss to the Pacers on Sunday. Cleveland, favored by nine points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 201 were well below the 239.5-point line.</p> <p>Cleveland started strong with a 10-0 run and dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring Indiana 34-19. However, the Pacers responded by winning the 3rd quarter 37-18 and closed out the game by outscoring the Cavs 31-22 in the 4th.</p><p>The Cavaliers struggled offensively in their 108-93 loss to the Pacers, shooting just 39.8% from the field and hitting 26.8% of their three-point attempts, making 11 threes overall. Darius Garland led the way with 20 points, adding 7 assists, while Donovan Mitchell contributed 19 points.</p> <p>Evan Mobley posted a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field. Garland scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, while Mitchell added 7, with 10 of his points coming in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>The Cavaliers' defense was strong in the 1st and 2nd quarters, allowing just 21 and 19 points, respectively. However, they struggled in the 3rd and 4th, giving up 37 and 31 points, leading to a 108-93 loss to the Pacers.</p> <p>Despite the loss, Cleveland held Indiana to 31% shooting from three, with the Pacers making 11 threes. The Cavaliers also sent Indiana to the line 18 times, where they made 11 free throws. Cleveland finished with 38 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, and recorded 4 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Pacers Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Indiana improved to 22-18 this season with a 108-93 road win over Cleveland on Sunday. The Pacers entered the game as +9 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but covered the spread with a 15-point victory. The total score of 201 points fell well short of the 239.5-point line.</p> <p>After a slow start, with Cleveland going on a 12-0 run early, the Pacers turned things around. They were outscored 34-19 in the 2nd quarter but responded by dominating the 3rd, outscoring the Cavs 37-18. Indiana then sealed the win by taking the 4th quarter 31-22.</p><p>Andrew Nembhard led the Pacers with 19 points and 4 assists in their win over the Cavaliers, shooting 63.6% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 50%. Pascal Siakam added 18 points and 9 rebounds, despite shooting just 38.1%, while Myles Turner contributed 15 points and 10 boards, knocking down 2 threes at 33.3%.</p> <p>As a team, the Pacers shot 46.7% from the field and made 11 threes at 31.4%. Nembhard scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Obi Toppin and Bennedict Mathurin each scored 10 points in the 3rd.</p><p>The Pacers' defense was strong on Sunday, holding the Cavaliers to just 93 points on 39% shooting. Indiana had two standout quarters, allowing only 19 points in the 1st and 18 in the 3rd.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pacers limited Cleveland to 11 threes on 26% shooting. Indiana also controlled the boards, giving up just 6 offensive rebounds while collecting 11 steals and 7 blocks.</p>

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

<p>The Vikings and Jaguars are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Jaguars will host the game at Corteva Coliseum in Indianapolis, IN. In this Horizon League matchup, Cleveland State is favored bt -5.5 vs. IU Indy. The over/under for the game is 140.5 points.</p><h3>CLEVELAND STATE VIKINGS VS IU INDY JAGUARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: IU Indy Jaguars +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Corteva Coliseum at 2:00 ET on Sunday, January 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IU INDY JAGUARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Jaguars.</li><li>Not only will IU Indy pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Cleveland State Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>Cleveland State Vikings Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Vikings improved to 10-6 on the season with a 76-58 win over Northern Kentucky on Wednesday. Playing at home, Cleveland State entered the game as 5-point favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>Leading 35-28 at halftime, the Vikings scored 41 points in the 2nd half while holding Northern Kentucky to 30. The game’s total points of 134 narrowly exceeded the over/under line of 132.5.</p><p>Cleveland State put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field and 35.7% from beyond the arc. They hit 5 threes on 14 attempts, and their effective field goal percentage was 51.6%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 11 of 14 attempts, good for 78.6%.</p> <p>The Vikings grabbed 16 offensive rebounds, with Keeyan Itejere pulling down 14 boards overall. Tahj Staveskie led the team with 20 points, hitting 4 of 10 from three-point range. Sam Vinson added 17 points, while Trey Robinson contributed 16 despite shooting 35.3% from the field.</p><p>Despite Cleveland State's defensive efforts, they gave up 58 points, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field. The Vikings allowed 25 two-point field goals on 48 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team went 5/14, shooting 35%. Cleveland State also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 11 attempts, a 78% success rate. The Vikings gave up 16 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Jaguars Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>IU Indy dropped to 3-13 on the season after a 72-59 road loss to Oakland on Wednesday. The Jaguars entered the game as +9 underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 36-25 at halftime, IU Indy scored 34 points in the 2nd half but allowed 36. The game’s total points of 131 fell just under the O/U line of 134.</p><p>In their last game, the Jaguars managed just 59 points, shooting 42.6% from the field. They hit only 26.1% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 23 attempts, while their effective field goal percentage came in at 48.9%.</p> <p>Allen Mukeba was a standout, going 7 for 8 from the field and finishing with 20 points and 9 rebounds. Buru Naivalurua also shot 7 for 8, adding 14 points, while Jarvis Walker contributed 16 points and 4 assists.</p><p>IU Indy Jaguars gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 49% from the field on 25 of 51 attempts. Inside the arc, the Jaguars allowed 65% shooting, with the other team hitting 17 of 26 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Jaguars' defense saw the opposition make 8 of 25 attempts, a 32% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 14 shots for 82%. IU Indy allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

Cleveland State Vikings vs IU Indy Jaguars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/19/25

<p>The Cleveland Cavaliers (-302) are favored by 8 points over the visiting Phoenix Suns (+247) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 234.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, with tip-off scheduled for 3:30 ET. The game can be seen on AZFa.</p><h3>PHOENIX SUNS VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Phoenix Suns +8</p><p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 3:30 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHOENIX SUNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 133-111 in favor of the Suns.</li><li>Our projections have Devin Booker finishing with 26 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Suns Have What it Takes in Cleveland?</h3><p>With a 125-121 victory over the Pistons on Saturday, the Suns improved to 21-20 on the season. Phoenix, favored by 1 point, covered the spread, and the game’s total of 246 points exceeded the O/U line of 226.5 by 19.5 points.</p> <p>Playing on the road, the Suns edged out the Pistons by 4 points. The game was tightly contested throughout, with Phoenix leading 98-95 heading into the 4th quarter before outscoring Detroit 27-26 in the final period.</p><p>Kevin Durant and Devin Booker combined for 71 points in the Suns' win over the Pistons, with Durant scoring 21 of his 36 points in the 3rd quarter. Booker added 13 points in the 1st quarter and finished with 35 points. Nick Richards contributed 21 points, shooting 87.5% from the field.</p> <p>Phoenix shot 50% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 7 threes at a 28% rate. Ryan Dunn scored 10 of his 12 points in the opening quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 121 points, the Suns managed to hold off the Pistons on Saturday. Phoenix allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 2nd, but their defense struggled in the 3rd, giving up 35 points. They tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 26 points to secure the win.</p> <p>The Suns did a good job defending the three, holding Detroit to 9 made threes on 27% shooting. Phoenix also recorded 37 defensive rebounds, but they allowed 15 offensive boards. They finished the game with 6 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can Cleveland Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Cavaliers improved to 35-6 this season with a 124-117 road win over the Timberwolves on Saturday. Cleveland, favored by 4.5 points, covered the spread with the seven-point win. The game’s total of 241 points went over the pre-game line of 227.</p> <p>A key 12-0 run by Cleveland stretched the score from 36-31 to 48-31. They took control with a strong 3rd quarter, outscoring Minnesota 29-19, and held off a late push from the Timberwolves, who won the 4th quarter 38-35.</p><p>Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers to a win over the Timberwolves, scoring 36 points and adding 8 rebounds and 7 assists. He hit 4 threes, despite shooting just 26.7% from beyond the arc. Darius Garland contributed 29 points, connecting on 5 threes at a 50% rate.</p> <p>The Cavs made 17 threes as a team, shooting 35.4% from deep and 45.7% overall. Ty Jerome was perfect from three, hitting 2 threes and finishing with 15 points on 71.4% shooting.</p><p>Even with a tough 4th quarter where they gave up 38 points, the Cavaliers held on for the win. Their best defensive effort came in the 3rd quarter, allowing just 19 points. Overall, Cleveland gave up 117 points on 47% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cavaliers allowed Minnesota to hit 15 threes on 39% shooting. The Timberwolves also went 16/19 from the free-throw line. Cleveland finished with 34 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 4 steals.</p>

Phoenix Suns vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/25

<p>The Mountaineers and Buffaloes are set to face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Buffaloes will host the game at CU Events Center in Boulder, CO. The over/under for this game is set at 136.5 points, and Colorado is favored by -1 vs. West Virginia in a Big 12 conference matchup.</p><h3>WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS VS COLORADO BUFFALOES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Buffaloes -1</p><p>This game will be played at CU Events Center at 3:00 ET on Sunday, January 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO BUFFALOES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Buffaloes.</li><li>Not only will Colorado pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can West Virginia Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>West Virginia’s season record dropped to 11-3 after a 75-56 home loss to Arizona on Tuesday. The Mountaineers entered the game as +4 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 131, falling short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p> <p>West Virginia trailed 39-28 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 28 points while allowing 36.</p><p>West Virginia struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 56 points on 36.2% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.1%, with the team hitting only 27.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 29 attempts.</p> <p>KJ Lewis led the Mountaineers with 21 points, shooting 69.2% overall, while adding 4 assists. Javon Small contributed 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, despite shooting just 35.3% from the floor.</p><p>West Virginia's defense held their opponent to 75 points, with a solid effort in limiting their shooting to just 36% from the field. The Mountaineers allowed 21 field goals on 58 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, West Virginia's defense kept their opponent to 8 made threes on 29 attempts, a 27% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made 6 free throws.</p><h3>Can the Buffaloes Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Colorado dropped to 9-5 on the season after a narrow 75-74 loss to UCF on Wednesday. The Buffaloes, who were +6.5 point underdogs going into the game, managed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Colorado led 37-34 at halftime but allowed 41 points in the second half while scoring 37. The game’s total points of 149 slightly exceeded the over/under line of 148.5.</p><p>Colorado's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 52.2% from the field and 53.8% from three-point range, hitting 7 of 13 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.9%, and they also connected on 79.2% of their free throws, going 19 for 24 from the line.</p> <p>Julian Hammond III led the way with 26 points, shooting 57.1% overall and 50% from deep. Jordan Ivy-Curry added 22 points, hitting 4 threes, while Andrej Jakimovski was 4 of 5 from beyond the arc, finishing with 16 points and shooting 66.7% from the field.</p><p>Colorado's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 39% from the field, hitting 22 of their 56 attempts. Inside the arc, they shot 42%, making 12 of 28 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition went 10/28, shooting 35%. They also got to the free-throw line 28 times, converting 21 of those for a 75% success rate. Colorado allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

West Virginia Mountaineers vs Colorado Buffaloes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/12/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Sabres versus the Kraken? The puck drops at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Kraken are favored by -1.5 against the Sabres.</p><h3>BUFFALO SABRES VS SEATTLE KRAKEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Kraken -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena at 4:00 ET on Monday, January 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SEATTLE KRAKEN:</h3><ul><li>The Kraken 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 Kraken on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sabres (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Sabres Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Buffalo dropped to 17-23-5 after a 2-1 road loss to the Red Wings. The Sabres took an early lead with Alex Tuch’s short-handed goal at 11:39 in the first period, but Detroit responded with two power-play goals in the second.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3. Buffalo, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. The Sabres’ offense was held scoreless after Tuch’s goal, which came at 8:21 in the first period.</p><p>Buffalo's offense managed just one goal in their 2-1 loss to Detroit, with Alex Tuch scoring his 5th of the season on a shorthanded effort at 8:21 in the first period. The Sabres fired 32 shots on goal but were unable to find the net again.</p> <p>Buffalo had 13 giveaways and didn’t register any assists. After Tuch’s early goal, the Sabres were held scoreless in the second and third periods.</p><p>Buffalo's defense gave up two goals in their last outing against Detroit, both coming in the second period on power plays. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the Sabres' defense added 5 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Can Seattle Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>Seattle’s record dropped to 20-24-3 after a 2-0 road loss to the Bruins. The Kraken were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the combined 2 goals fell short of that mark.</p> <p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with the Kraken’s offense unable to respond. Seattle managed 23 shots on goal but couldn’t find the net.</p><p>Seattle's offense was shut out in their 2-0 loss to Boston, despite firing 23 shots on goal. The Kraken struggled with giveaways, committing 19 in the game.</p> <p>Seattle failed to score in all three periods, and none of their players found the net in this one. The team was unable to capitalize on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Seattle's defense gave up two early goals, both in the first period. The first came at 3:23, and the second at 10:03 on a Bruins power play. Joey Daccord finished with 31 saves and a 93.9% save percentage, while the Kraken's defense added 4 takeaways and 18 hits.</p>

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wolfpack and Hokies. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPNU, and it's hosted by the Hokies at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA. Get ready to place your bets! North Carolina State come into this Atlantic Coast conference matchup as the -2.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 132.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Tech Hokies +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cassell Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Hokies.</li><li>Not only will Virginia Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will North Carolina State Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p>North Carolina State dropped to 9-7 on the season after a narrow 63-61 loss to North Carolina on Saturday. The Wolfpack were +4.5 point underdogs heading into the game and managed to cover the spread, but they couldn’t pull off the win at home.</p> <p>NC State trailed 26-20 at halftime but came out strong in the second half, scoring 41 points while allowing 37. Despite the late push, they couldn’t complete the comeback. The game’s total points of 124 fell well short of the 150.5 over/under line.</p><p>NC State's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.9% from the field and 15.8% from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 19 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, but they did manage to connect on 83.3% of their free throws, going 10 for 12.</p> <p>Ian Jackson led the way with 21 points, hitting 5 of 8 threes, while Marcus Hill added 20 points and 9 rebounds. The Wolfpack grabbed 16 offensive boards but finished with just 7 assists as a team.</p><p>North Carolina State's defense held their opponent to 63 points, with a field goal percentage of just 36% (24/65). They limited two-point shooting to 21/46 (45%).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, NC State's defense was even more effective, allowing only 3/19 (15%) shooting. They sent their opponent to the line 12 times, where they made 10 free throws (83%).</p><h3>Will Virginia Tech Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Virginia Tech improved to 7-9 on the season with a 71-68 road win over California on Saturday. The Hokies entered the game as +7 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 139, falling short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Virginia Tech appeared to be cruising after taking a 42-23 lead into halftime, but they allowed Cal to score 45 points in the 2nd half while managing just 29 points themselves. Despite the late scare, the Hokies held on for the win.</p><p>Virginia Tech's offense was clicking in their last game, shooting 57.1% from the field and 50% from three-point range, finishing with 71 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 61.2%, and they hit 24 of 41 two-point attempts (58.5%).</p> <p>Andrej Stojakovic led the Hokies with 24 points, despite shooting 40% overall and 16.7% from deep. Tyler Johnson contributed 11 points and 12 rebounds, hitting 71.4% of his shots. Virginia Tech also recorded 12 assists and 7 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Virginia Tech's defense held their opponent to 68 points on 32% shooting from the field, including 36% from two-point range (15/41).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, they limited the damage to 7 made threes on 27 attempts (25%).</p>

North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Virginia Tech Hokies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

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