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<p>At 10:00 ET, the Portland Trail Blazers (-131) will host the Utah Jazz (+111) in a Northwest Division matchup. The Trail Blazers are favored by 1.5 points and the over/under line is set at 228.5.</p>

<p>Portland (9-20) has lost two straight and is 13th in the Western Conference. Utah (7-21) is 14th in the West and 5th in the Northwest Division.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moda Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 159-137 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 19 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Jazz Grab a Win in Portland?</h3><p>The Jazz fell to 7-21 on the season after a 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers on Monday. Utah entered the game as +14 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected. The total points of 237.5 exceeded the pre-game line of 232.5.</p> <p>Utah stayed competitive throughout, trailing 29-27 after the 1st quarter and 31-29 after the 2nd. Cleveland pulled away in the 3rd, outscoring the Jazz 39-32, and both teams scored 25 points in the 4th.</p><p>In their 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers, the Jazz connected on 19 threes, shooting 43.2% from beyond the arc. However, their overall field goal percentage was just 41.3%.</p> <p>Jordan Clarkson led the Jazz with 27 points, while Lauri Markkanen added 26, hitting 6 threes. Collin Sexton contributed 24 points, scoring 8 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Jazz struggled defensively in the 3rd quarter, giving up 39 points, which contributed to their 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers. Overall, Utah allowed Cleveland to shoot 47% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cavaliers hit 20 threes at a 43% clip. The Jazz sent Cleveland to the line 23 times, where they made 18 free throws. Utah finished with 33 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Trail Blazers Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Portland fell to 9-20 on the season after a 132-108 road loss to the Mavericks on Monday. The Blazers entered the game as +13 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 240 points exceeded the O/U line of 230.5 by 9.5 points.</p> <p>Portland started strong, leading 31-28 after the 1st quarter, but were outscored 34-22 in the 2nd and 40-23 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th quarter down 102-76 and edged Dallas 32-30 in the final period.</p><p>In their 132-108 loss to the Mavericks, the Trail Blazers struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 8 threes at a 27.6% clip. Overall, they shot 46.2% from the field.</p> <p>Deni Avdija led the Blazers with 19 points, while Deandre Ayton added 16, 10 of which came in the 2nd quarter. Jabari Walker scored all 13 of his points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Trail Blazers struggled defensively against the Mavericks, giving up 132 points on 53% shooting. Portland allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter, 34 in the 2nd, and 40 in the 3rd before holding Dallas to 30 points in the 4th.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Mavericks hit 12 threes at a 33% clip. Dallas also went to the line 34 times, making 24 free throws. Portland gave up 13 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 1 block.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Mountain Hawks and Bison. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on CBSS, and it's hosted by the Bison at Sojka Pavilion in Lewisburg, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Patriot League conference game currently have Bucknell as the -1.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 139.5 points.</p><h3>LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS VS BUCKNELL BISON BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bucknell Bison -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Sojka Pavilion at 7:00 ET on Monday, February 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUCKNELL BISON:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Bison.</li><li>Not only will Bucknell pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Mountain Hawks Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Lehigh enters this game as a 1.5-point underdog, which is fitting considering their 2-10 record as an underdog this season. Overall, the Mountain Hawks are 8-15, including a 5-7 mark in Patriot League play. On the road, Lehigh is just 3-10, and their average scoring margin away from home is -5.0.</p>

<p>Last time out, Lehigh defeated Lafayette by a score of 94-90. Over their last 10 games on the road, the Mountain Hawks have gone 3-7, including a record of 2-3 in their last five road games.</p><p>As the underdog, Lehigh has been a solid bet against the spread this season, going 9-2-1. On the road, their ATS mark is 9-3-1 and over their last 10 games as the underdog, they are 7-2-1 vs. the spread. In their last 3 road games, the Mountain Hawks are 2-0-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Lehigh's over/under record for the season is 10-11 and today's over/under line of 139.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (144.1). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 150 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 2-1.</p><p>Lehigh is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 94 points versus Lafayette. This output is higher than their season-average of 73.3 points per game. The top scorer for the Mountain Hawks was Dominic Parolin with 33 points, while Burke Chebuhar also chipped in with 28 points.</p><p>On defense, Lehigh is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 73.1 points per game. The Lehigh defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 90 points and allowed Lafayette to connect on 8 threes.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Bison Chances at Home</h3><p>At home this season, Bucknell has gone 4-7, and they have an average scoring margin of -3.5 points per game. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 4-6. So far this season, they have been favored in five games, going 4-1.</p>

<p>Overall, Bucknell has gone 10-15, and they are 7-5 in Patriot League games. They have gone 6-8 on the road, and their average scoring margin is -4.0 points per game.</p><p>As the favorite, Bucknell has an ATS record of 4-1 this season and they are 5-5 vs. the spread in their last 10 games as the favorite. At home, the Bison are 5-6 ATS this year and 14-11 overall. In their last 3 home games, Bucknell is 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Bucknell games is 12-12-1. Today's line of 139.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this year (134.3). In their last three contests, the over is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 142 points.</p><p>The Bucknell offense is coming off a game where they scored 62 points against Boston. They posted a field goal percentage of 44.2% and connected on 9 threes. The team's scoring leader is Jack Forrest, who holds an average of 16.8 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Noah Williamson is averaging 12.7 points per game this season.</p><p>The Bison's defense is presently ranked 115th nationally, allowing an average of 70.0 points per contest. In today's game vs. Lehigh, the Bucknell defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Bucknell made 15 free-throws vs. the Bison.</p>

Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs Bucknell Bison Betting Pick & Prediction 2/12/24

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<p>ESPN is handling the television broadcast for this Rate Bowl matchup between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Kansas State Wildcats, set for 5:30 ET on Thursday, December 26th, at Chase Field in Phoenix. The Wildcats are the -7-point favorites as the home team, even though the game is being played on a neutral site. The over/under line is currently at 51.5 points. Kansas State enters the game with an 8-4 record, while Rutgers is 7-5 on the season.</p><h3>RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS VS KANSAS STATE WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas State Wildcats -7</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Field at 5:30 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS STATE WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Kansas State Wildcats winning this one by a score of 32 to 24</li><li>Not only do we have the Kansas State Wildcats winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -7</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 51.5 points</li></ul><h3>Are The Rutgers Scarlet Knights A Candidate To Pull Off An Upset?</h3><p>Rutgers enters their Week 1 matchup against Kansas State with a 7-5 record. They’ve gone 3-3 on the road and 3-2 at home. The Scarlet Knights have been favored in five games this season, going 2-3 in those contests, while they’ve posted a 4-2 record as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Rutgers is 6-4-1, with a 3-1-1 record on the road and a 3-3 mark at home. They’ve gone 2-3 ATS as the favorite and 4-1-1 as the underdog, with an average scoring margin of +4.1 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>Rutgers’ over/under record stands at 8-3, with their games averaging 51.8 points. Their average over/under line this season is 46.1 points, and this week’s line is set at 51.5 points.</p><p>Rutgers’ offense is ranked 36th in our power rankings heading into week 1, and they are averaging 27.9 points per game, which places them 50th in the country. Their ground game has been their strength, with 179 rushing yards per game on 39.6 attempts.</p> <p></p><p>Kyle Monangai leads the rushing attack with 1,279 yards, 13 touchdowns, and an average of 5 yards per carry. Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis has thrown for 2,459 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 84.</p><p>Rutgers' defense played a key role in their 41-14 win over Michigan State, allowing just 14 points. They gave up 276 total yards, including 126 rushing yards on 23 attempts and 150 passing yards, while also forcing an interception.</p><p></p><p>On average, Rutgers' defense is allowing 23.8 points per game this season. Opponents are averaging 150.8 rushing yards per game on 29.5 attempts, while quarterbacks have thrown for 234.1 yards per game, completing 60.1% of their passes.</p><h3>Can The Kansas State Wildcats Win As The Favorite On A Neutral Field?</h3><p>Kansas State enters Week 1 against Rutgers with an 8-4 record. They’ve been strong at home, going 4-1, while their road record stands at 3-3. The Wildcats have been favored in 10 of their 12 games, posting a 7-3 record in those matchups.</p><p></p><p>Their ATS record is 4-7, with a +7.8 average scoring margin. At home, they are 3-2 against the spread, but on the road, they’ve struggled with a 1-5 ATS record.</p><p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 51.5 points. Kansas State’s games have averaged 51.7 points, and their average over/under line is 53.3 points. So far, their over/under record is 5-6.</p><p>Kansas State’s offense is ranked 39th in our college football offensive power rankings heading into this week. They are also 40th in points per game, scoring 29.8 per contest. The Wildcats have been more effective on the ground, averaging 207 rushing yards per game, which ranks 21st nationally.</p> <p>DJ Giddens leads the rushing attack with 1,343 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored seven touchdowns. Quarterback Avery Johnson has thrown for 2,517 yards and 22 touchdowns, but he has also been intercepted nine times and has a passer rating of 92.</p><p>Kansas State’s defense, ranked 26th nationally, is giving up 21.9 points per game this season. They’ve allowed 223.7 passing yards per game, ranking 100th, with a 62.5% completion rate and a 90.8 passer rating.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game against Iowa State, Kansas State allowed 29 points, giving up 341 total yards, including 214 passing yards and 127 rushing yards. They also forced one interception.</p>

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<p>The Jets and Bills will face off at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th at Highmark Stadium in Buffalo. The Bills are heavily favored at -498 on the money line, and the point spread is at -9.5 in favor of the Bills. This week 17 AFC East matchup is being televised on CBS, and the over/under line is set at 46.5 points.</p><h3>NEW YORK JETS VS BUFFALO BILLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Jets +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Highmark Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK JETS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Bills winning this one by a score of 23 to 17</li><li>Even though we like the Bills to win, our ATS pick is to take the Jets at +9.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 46.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Jets Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Heading into week 17, the Jets sit at 4-11, putting them 18th in our power rankings and giving them a 0.0% chance of making the playoffs. New York is 3rd in the AFC East with a 1-3 division record, and they are 4-6 in conference games. The Jets are 2-5 at home and 2-6 on the road this season.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Jets are 5-10, with a scoring margin of -3.5 points per game. They are 4-6 ATS as favorites and 1-4 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 8-6-1, with their games averaging 42.4 points per game, which matches their average O/U line this season.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Jets rank 16th in our offensive power rankings. They are 24th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 19.5, and 23rd in yards per game with 307.9. New York leans heavily on the passing game, ranking 8th in attempts and 17th in passing yards per game (219.2). On the ground, they are 28th in rushing attempts and 31st in rushing yards per game, averaging 88.7.</p> <p>Aaron Rodgers threw for 256 yards (28/42) and one touchdown in week 16 against the Rams, posting a passer rating of 90. Davante Adams led the team with 7 catches for 68 yards and a touchdown, while Breece Hall had 52 rushing yards on 14 carries. The Jets scored just 9 points, all in the first half, after putting up 15 points in the 4th quarter of their week 15 win over the Jaguars.</p><p>In the Jets' 19-9 loss to the Rams, their defense allowed 132 rushing yards on 31 attempts, with Los Angeles gaining 4.3 yards per attempt on the ground. Despite giving up some yardage in the running game, the Jets held the Rams to 110 passing yards on just 14 completions. However, one of those completions was a touchdown. The Jets' defense also struggled to get off the field, allowing the Rams to convert on 50% of their third down attempts.<p></p>New York's defense didn't record any sacks in the game and allowed the Rams' quarterback to complete 73.7% of his passes. However, they did manage to come up with one interception.</p><h3>Are The Bills Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>With a 12-3 record, the Bills have a 100% chance of making the playoffs and winning the AFC East. They are 4-0 in division games and 8-2 in conference play, putting them 2nd in the AFC standings. Buffalo is 7-0 at home and 5-3 on the road, and they are on a two-game winning streak heading into week 17, when they will host the Jets.</p> <p>Buffalo is 9-6 against the spread this season, with an average scoring margin of +9.2 points. Their O/U record is also 9-6, with their games averaging 53.3 points compared to an average line of 47. In week 16, the Bills beat the Patriots 24-21 but didn’t cover the 14-point spread. The O/U line was 48, and the teams combined for 45 points.</p><p>Josh Allen had a passer rating of 67 in week 16, finishing with 154 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception on 16/29 passing. He had gone without an interception in weeks 14 and 15, throwing for 342 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 14, followed by 362 yards and 2 touchdowns in week 15. James Cook rushed for 100 yards on 11 carries in week 16 and also led the team in receiving with 26 yards on 3 catches.</p> <p>Buffalo is 2nd in our offensive power rankings, averaging 31.3 points per game. They rank 7th in the NFL in passing yards per game (233) and 9th in rushing, with 133.5 yards per game. On 3rd down, they convert 43.4% of the time, which ranks 7th in the league.</p><p>In their 24-21 win over the Patriots, the Bills' defense gave up 253 passing yards and 126 rushing yards. New England finished with 379 total yards, but Buffalo managed to come out on top. The Bills allowed the Patriots to convert on 58.3% of their third down attempts and gave up two passing touchdowns.<p></p>Buffalo's defense recorded two sacks and came up with one interception. The Patriots completed 61.1% of their passes against the Bills, and New England had a QB hit advantage of +2 in the game.</p>

New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

<p>Betting on today's Predators and Blues game? Catch the action at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO, as the Blues hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6 goals and the Blues are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Predators.</p><h3>NASHVILLE PREDATORS VS ST. LOUIS BLUES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Louis Blues -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Enterprise Center at 5:00 ET on Saturday, February 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ST. LOUIS BLUES:</h3><ul><li>The Blues 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 Blues on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Predators (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Do the Predators Stand a Chance in St. Louis?</h3><p><p>On the season, Nashville has gone 27-25-2 and is in 5th place in the Central Division and 9th in the Western Conference. The Predators have gone 10-6 against division opponents and 15-18 against teams from the Western Conference. Over their last ten games, Nashville has gone just 3-7 and has lost two straight games as the underdog.</p>

<p>When playing on the road this season, the Predators have gone 13-10-2, and they have gone 16-16-2 as the underdog. In total, Nashville has been the underdog in 34 of their 54 games this season. Over their last five games, the Predators have gone 1-4, and they are 1-2 in their last three games.</p></p><p>On the season, Nashville has gone 27-27 against the puck line, including a mark of 14-11 on the road. Their average scoring margin sits at -0.3 goals per game, and they have gone 21-13 against the puck line as the underdog.</p>

<p>So far, the Predators have 13 wins by multiple goals compared to 14 wins by just one goal. In their last 10 road games, Nashville has gone 7-3 against the puck line, and their puck line record as the underdog is at 21-13.</p> <p>For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Nashville is 6.3. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.2. The Predators come in with an over/under record of 23-25-6.</p><p>In their last three road games, Nashville has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.</p><p>On offense, the Predators are averaging 3 goals per game which is 16th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 13th in the league. Coming into the game, the Predators have a 14-13 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 12-12.</p><p>Nashville's current leading scorer is Filip Forsberg. This season, he has 25 goals, which puts him 21st in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Forsberg has 28 assists this season.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Blues head into the game ranked 8th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 31.7 shots per game against St. Louis. So far, they are 18th in shutouts, achieving 3 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Juuse Saros comes into the game having made 43 starts this season. So far, his record is 20-21 and he has a save percentage of 0.981%.</p><h3>Does St. Louis Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Blues have gone 16-9-1 and have been favored in 15 of their 26 home games. In the Western Conference, St. Louis is in 8th place and 4th in the Central Division. Overall, the Blues have a record of 29-22-2.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games, St. Louis has gone 8-2 and has won three of their last five games. In the Western Conference, the Blues have a record of 17-14, and they have been the underdog in 38 of their 53 games this year.</p></p><p>St. Louis has gone 8-2 against the puck line in their last ten games, and they have 17 wins by multiple goals this year. The Blues come into this game with an average scoring margin of -.1 goals per game.</p>

<p>So far, the Blues have gone 31-22 against the puck line, including a mark of 17-9 at home. In their last five home games, St. Louis has gone 3-2 against the puck line.</p> <p>Games involving St. Louis have an average of 6.1 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.3. In terms of their over/under performance, the Blues come in with a record of 22-26-5.</p><p>In their last three road games, Nashville has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Blues are averaging 2.9 goals per game this season, putting them in the 20th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 26th in the league. Coming into the game, the Blues have a 11-7 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 17-13.</p><p>The leading scorer for St. Louis' offense is Jake Neighbours. Coming into the game he has 19 goals, ranking 54th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Neighbours has 7 assists this season.</p><p>The Blues defense is currently 8th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 31.7 shots per game against St. Louis. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 18th with 3 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Jordan Binnington gets the start and has made 36 starts this season. His record at this point is 19-14, and his save percentage is 0.962%.</p>

Nashville Predators vs St. Louis Blues Betting Pick & Prediction 2/17/24

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Toronto Raptors (7-23) will travel to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies (20-10) in a non-conference matchup. The Grizzlies are currently favored by 11.5 points and have a moneyline of -624.</p>

<p>TSN will have the TV coverage for this game, which is set to take place at FedExForum. The over/under line is currently sitting at 238.5 points.</p><h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -11.5</p><p>This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-122 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 45.9% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Toronto?</h3><p>The Raptors fell to 7-23 on the season after a 139-125 road loss to the Knicks on Monday. Toronto entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 14. The total score of 264 points exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 36.5 points.</p> <p>The Knicks took control with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 37-34 to 47-34. They outscored the Raptors 40-24 in the 2nd quarter and 41-30 in the 3rd. Toronto made a push in the 4th, outscoring New York 43-28, but it was too late as they entered the final quarter trailing 111-82.</p><p>In their 139-125 loss to the Knicks, the Raptors shot 54.5% from the field and hit 39.3% from deep, making 11 threes. Scottie Barnes led the way with 24 points and 8 assists, while RJ Barrett added 23 points and 6 rebounds.</p> <p>Chris Boucher made 4 threes at an 80% clip, finishing with 16 points, including 10 in the 4th quarter. Gradey Dick and Ja'Kobe Walter also contributed 16 points, with Walter scoring 6 in the final period.</p><p>The Raptors struggled defensively against the Knicks, giving up 139 points on 59% shooting. Toronto allowed 30 points in the 1st quarter, 40 in the 2nd, and 41 in the 3rd before holding New York to 28 points in the 4th.</p> <p>Toronto also had trouble defending the three, as the Knicks hit 17 threes at a 45% clip. The Raptors sent New York to the line 29 times, where they made 20 free throws. Defensively, Toronto recorded 6 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Grizzlies?</h3><p>Memphis dropped to 20-10 on the season following a 114-110 loss to the Clippers on Monday. The Grizzlies were favored by six points at home but failed to cover the spread, losing outright. The total points for the game came in at 224, falling short of the 230.5-point line.</p> <p>Memphis led 58-51 at halftime, but the Clippers went on an 11-0 run, extending their lead to 77-61. The Grizzlies battled back to trail 91-90 heading into the 4th quarter, but the Clippers outscored them 23-20 in the final period to seal the win.</p><p>Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 24 points in their 114-110 loss to the Clippers, scoring 12 in the opening quarter. Ja Morant added 23 points, with 8 coming in both the 1st and 3rd quarters. Desmond Bane contributed 21 points, including 5 in the 4th quarter.</p> <p>Memphis hit 16 threes at a 38.1% rate, but struggled overall from the field, shooting just 38.4%. Bane connected on 3 threes, shooting 42.9% from deep, while Morant made 2 threes at 25%.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 4th quarters, where they allowed just 23 points each, the Grizzlies couldn’t overcome a 40-point 3rd quarter from the Clippers, leading to a 114-110 loss. Memphis did well in limiting Los Angeles from beyond the arc, holding them to 9 made threes on 33% shooting.</p> <p>The Grizzlies sent the Clippers to the line 26 times, where they made 21 free throws. Memphis grabbed 37 defensive rebounds but gave up 15 offensive boards. They also recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p>

<p>The Mean Green and Mustangs are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ESPNU. The Mustangs will host the game at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, TX. This American Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 127.5 points, and SMU is favored to win by -5.5 at home vs. North Texas.</p><h3>NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN VS SMU MUSTANGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: SMU Mustangs -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moody Coliseum at 2:00 ET on Sunday, February 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SMU MUSTANGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-67 in favor of the Mustangs.</li><li>Not only will SMU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 127.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Mean Green Make it Happen in Dallas?</h3><p>North Texas heads into this game as a 5.5-point underdog, and they have gone 1-6 in their seven games as the underdog this season. They are currently 13-9 overall, including a 6-4 record in American Athletic Conference play.</p>

<p>On the road, the Mean Green are 4-4 this season, and they have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games away from home. They have gone 3-2 in their last five road games and are coming off a 68-55 win over Tulsa.</p><p>North Texas has an ATS record of 12-8 this season and they are 5-3 vs. the spread on the road. As the underdog, the Mean Green have gone 4-3 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, North Texas has an ATS mark of 6-4.</p><p>North Texas' over/under record for the season sits at 8-11-1, and the average scoring total in their games is 126.7 points. Today's over/under line of 127.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (128.5). Across their last three games, the average scoring total is 132 points, and during their last 10 games, the average scoring total is 126 points. So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the North Texas offense ended with 68 points against Tulsa. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 44% and made 9 threes. On the offensive front, the Mean Green have a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, ranking 301st nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 118th in terms of percentage and 146th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At present, the Mean Green's defense is nationally ranked 5th, allowing 60.0 points per game. In their previous game vs. Tulsa, the Golden Hurricane finished with a field goal percentage of 37% and a total of 55 points vs. North Texas.</p><h3>Will SMU Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>SMU is the favorite today, as they have been in 16 of their 23 games this season. Their record as the favorite is 14-2, compared to 1-5 as the underdog. At home, the Mustangs have been even better, going 10-2 compared to 5-5 on the road. They have won their last three games and come in with an overall record of 16-7.</p>

<p>At home, SMU has been dominant, going 8-2 in their last 10 games. Their average scoring margin at home is +15.8, compared to +6.7 on the road. Most recently, they defeated Rice by a score of 95-69.</p><p>As the favorite, SMU has gone 9-6-1 vs. the spread this season, including a 4-5-1 mark at home and a 1-2 record in their last three home games. Overall, the Mustangs are 12-9-1 vs. the spread this year.</p><p>SMU's over/under record this season is 9-13 and today's line of 127.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (143.2). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 153 points and their OU record over their last 10 games is 6-4.</p><p>SMU recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 95 points against Rice. This output exceeded their season average of 76.4 points per game. For the season, the SMU offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 46%. So far, they have hit 52% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 7.3 made three's per contest.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the SMU defense is giving up an average of 64.4 points per contest. So far, the SMU defense is giving up an average of 9.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11 times per game (497th).</p>

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