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<p>At 7:30 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-127) will take on the Atlanta Hawks (+107) in a non-conference matchup. The Grizzlies are favored by 1.5 points and have a record of 19-9. On the other hand, the Hawks have lost two straight and are 14-14 on the season.</p>

<p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and can be seen on FDSS. The over/under line for this game is 241.5 points.</p><h3>MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 153-122 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Ja Morant finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.8% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Grizzlies Lock in a Win at Atlanta?</h3><p>The Grizzlies improved to 19-9 this season after a dominant 144-93 win over the Warriors on Thursday. Memphis, favored by 2.5 points, easily covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 237 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 238.5.</p> <p>Memphis set the tone early, jumping out to a 37-15 lead in the 1st quarter and extending it with an 11-0 run. They continued to control the game, outscoring the Warriors 32-23 in the 2nd quarter and 40-21 in the 3rd. By the start of the 4th, the Grizzlies were up 109-59, and they edged the Warriors 35-34 in the final period.</p><p>The Grizzlies put on an offensive clinic in their win over the Warriors, shooting 54.1% from the field and hitting 27 threes at a 56.2% clip. Santi Aldama led the way with 21 points and 14 rebounds, connecting on 5 threes, while Jake LaRavia added 19 points, hitting 4 threes at 80% efficiency.</p> <p>Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 17 points, with 11 coming in the 3rd quarter. Luke Kennard scored 12 of his 15 points in the 4th, and Desmond Bane also finished with 15 points, adding 7 in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Grizzlies put on a defensive clinic against the Warriors, holding them to just 93 points on 35% shooting. Memphis set the tone early, giving up only 15 points in the 1st quarter and 23 in the 2nd. They continued their strong play in the 3rd, allowing 21 points before a 34-point 4th quarter.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies limited the Warriors to 12 threes on 33% shooting. They also sent Golden State to the line 24 times, where they hit 17 free throws. Memphis controlled the boards with 45 defensive rebounds while allowing 10 offensive boards. They also added 11 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Hawks Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>The Hawks fell to 14-14 on the season after a 133-126 road loss to the Spurs on Thursday. Atlanta entered the game as +1 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points of 259 exceeded the O/U line of 233.5 by 25.5 points.</p> <p>Atlanta went on a 13-0 run early, extending their lead from 36-28 to 49-28. However, they couldn’t maintain the momentum, as the Spurs outscored them 30-21 in the 3rd quarter. Despite entering the 4th quarter down just 90-87, the Hawks couldn’t complete the comeback, losing the final quarter 33-30.</p><p>De'Andre Hunter led the Hawks with 27 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency. Trae Young added 23 points and 16 assists, connecting on 3 threes at 50% from deep, while Jalen Johnson contributed 22 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 57.1% from the floor.</p> <p>As a team, the Hawks made 16 threes, shooting 42.1% from beyond the arc and 47.4% overall. Hunter scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Young added 8 in the final period.</p><p>The Hawks gave up 133 points to the Spurs on Thursday, including 36 in the 1st quarter. They tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 24 points, but still allowed 30 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p> <p>Atlanta struggled to defend the three, as the Spurs hit 19 threes at a 45% clip. The Hawks sent San Antonio to the line 23 times, where they made 16 free throws. Defensively, the Hawks grabbed 41 rebounds, allowed 8 offensive boards, and recorded 14 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Eagles versus the Lancers? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Joan Perry Brock Center in Farmville, VA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 144.5 points, and Longwood is favored by -7.5 at home against North Carolina Central.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL EAGLES VS LONGWOOD LANCERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Longwood Lancers -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Joan Perry Brock Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LONGWOOD LANCERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Lancers.</li><li>Not only will Longwood pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can North Carolina Central Pull Off A Win at Joan Perry Brock Center?</h3><h3>North Carolina Central Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Eagles fell to 2-8 on the season after a 79-45 road loss to West Virginia on Tuesday. Entering the game as +23.5 point underdogs, NC Central not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>NC Central trailed 36-18 at halftime and allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 27. The total points for the game ended at 124, falling short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p><p>North Carolina Central's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 45 points while shooting 33.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 35.4%, and they hit only 2 of 14 three-point attempts, shooting 14.3% from deep.</p> <p>The Eagles also had a tough time at the free-throw line, making 11 of 19 attempts for 57.9%. They recorded 9 offensive rebounds and 6 assists in the game.</p><p>North Carolina Central's defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field on 28/68 shooting. They allowed 44% shooting from two-point range, with the other team hitting 13 of 29 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Eagles' defense saw their opponents make 15 of 39 threes, good for 38%. They also sent the other team to the line 10 times, where they made 8 free throws, shooting 80%. Additionally, North Carolina Central gave up 19 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Longwood Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Longwood Lancers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Lancers improved to 6-2 on the season with an 80-76 win over Maryland Eastern Shore on Thursday. Despite being -21 favorites, Longwood didn’t cover the spread, as the game was closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After trailing 40-39 at halftime, Longwood outscored the Hawks 41-36 in the second half to secure the win. The total points for the game reached 156, going over the pre-game O/U line of 145.</p><p>Longwood's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49.3%. They connected on just 25.9% of their threes, hitting 7 of 27 attempts, while shooting 54.8% from inside the arc.</p> <p>The Lancers grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists. Evan Johnson led the way with 23 points and 5 assists, hitting 4 threes at a 40% clip. Colby Garland added 22 points, shooting 85.7% from the field and 100% from three, while Michael Christmas contributed 19 points and 10 rebounds.</p><p>Longwood's defense gave up 76 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 23 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 54% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 7 of 27 threes, shooting 25%. They also went 13/21 from the free-throw line, a 61% performance. Longwood gave up 19 offensive rebounds.</p>

North Carolina Central Eagles vs Longwood Lancers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24

<p>Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham will be the site for this week five matchup between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Duke Blue Devils. Kick-off is set for 4:00 ET, and ESPN2 will be handling the broadcast. The Tar Heels come in with a 3-1 record, while Duke is undefeated at 4-0. The current point spread has Duke as the -2.5 point favorite at home, with the over/under line sitting at 55.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS VS DUKE BLUE DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Duke Blue Devils -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wallace Wade Stadium at 4:00 ET on Saturday, September 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DUKE BLUE DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Duke Blue Devils winning this one by a score of 28 to 24</li><li>Not only do we have the Duke Blue Devils winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -2.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 55.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The North Carolina Tar Heels Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>North Carolina is looking to bounce back after a 70-50 loss to James Madison. The Tar Heels, who were -11 point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game's total score of 120 points surpassed the over/under line of 48.5 points. North Carolina is now 3-1 for the season.</p> <p></p><p>North Carolina fell behind early, with James Madison leading 25-14 after the first quarter. The Tar Heels were outscored 28-7 in the second quarter, putting them down 53-21 at halftime. North Carolina made a push in the third quarter, outscoring James Madison 17-7, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit, and they added just 12 points in the fourth quarter.</p><p>North Carolina's offense put up 616 yards in their 70-50 loss to James Madison, with 475 yards coming through the air. Jacolby Criswell completed 58.3% of his passes for 475 yards, throwing three touchdowns and two interceptions, resulting in a passer rating of 95.4. Kobe Paysour led the receiving corps with four receptions for 93 yards.</p> 
<p>The Tar Heels' offense recorded 30 first downs and 141 yards on the ground. Omarion Hampton was the leading rusher, picking up 139 yards on 19 carries and scoring three rushing touchdowns.</p><p>North Carolina's defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up 70 points to James Madison in their last game. The Tar Heels allowed 612 total yards, with 388 yards coming through the air. Their secondary was hit for five passing touchdowns and 224 rushing yards, and the defense as a whole gave up 70 points. The Tar Heels will look to tighten up on the defensive end in their next game.</p><h3>Will The Duke Blue Devils Win At Home Over The North Carolina Tar Heels?</h3><p>After a 45-17 road win over Middle Tennessee, Duke is now 4-0 for the season. The Blue Devils, who were -14.5 point favorites, not only won but also covered the spread. This game’s over/under was 51.5 points, but the teams combined for 62, surpassing the line.</p><p></p><p>Duke took control early, leading 28-10 at the end of the first quarter. The Blue Devils added to their lead in the second quarter, making it 35-10 at halftime. Middle Tennessee narrowed the gap to 38-17 in the third quarter, but Duke closed out the game with a 7-0 fourth quarter.</p><p>In their 45-17 win over Middle Tennessee, Duke's offense put up 346 yards, with 216 coming through the air. Maalik Murphy completed 66.7% of his passes, throwing for 216 yards and three touchdowns, ending the game with a passer rating of 120.24. His top target, Nicky Dalmolin, caught four passes for 100 yards.</p> 
<p>The Blue Devils' ground game was effective, adding 130 yards on 32 carries and scoring three touchdowns. Star Thomas led the way with 111 yards on 17 attempts, finding the end zone twice.</p><p>Duke's defense will be looking to tighten up against the run after giving up 168 rushing yards and a touchdown to Middle Tennessee. However, they did hold the Blue Raiders to 17 points and 295 total yards. In the passing game, Duke allowed just 127 yards on 21 completions, and they also came up with an interception.</p>

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