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<p>Planning on watching today's Warhawks and Ragin' Cajuns game? Catch the action at Cajundome in Lafayette, LA, as the Ragin' Cajuns hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 145.5 points, and Louisiana-Lafayette is favored by -12 to win at home against Louisiana-Monroe.</p><h3>LOUISIANA-MONROE WARHAWKS VS LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN' CAJUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks +12</p><p>This game will be played at Cajundome at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOUISIANA-MONROE WARHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Ragin' Cajuns.</li><li>Even though we have Louisiana-Lafayette winning straight-up, we like Louisiana-Monroe at +12.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Warhawks Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>As a 12-point underdog, Louisiana-Monroe has gone 3-10 in games as the underdog this season. They head into this game with a 7-12 record, including a 2-6 mark in Sun Belt Conference play. The Warhawks have won two straight games, including their most recent contest against South Alabama, 80-66.</p>

<p>So far this season, Louisiana-Monroe has gone 2-7 on the road, and their average scoring margin in these games is -12.8 points per game. Over their last 10 games away from home, the Warhawks have gone 2-8, and they are 1-4 in their last five road games.</p><p>As the underdog, Louisiana-Monroe has an ATS record of 7-6 this season and they have gone 3-0 vs. the spread in their last 3 games as the underdog. On the road, the Warhawks have an ATS record of 6-3 this season and they are 6-4 vs. the spread in their last 10 road games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 145.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Louisiana-Monroe's games this season (139.4). So far, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total is 154 points.</p><p>Louisiana-Monroe recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 80 points against South Alabama. This output exceeded their season average of 69.4 points per game. Tyreke Locure is leading the team in scoring at 10.3 points per contest. Nika Metskhvarishvili has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 10.5 going into the game.</p><p>On defense, Louisiana-Monroe is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 73.3 points per game. So far, the Louisiana-Monroe defense is giving up an average of 8.9 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.3 times per game (602nd).</p><h3>Will Louisiana-Lafayette Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>After winning their last game against Texas State by a final score of 66-46, Louisiana-Lafayette has now won six games in a row. They have an overall record of 13-8, including a 7-1 mark at home. For the season, they have been favored in eight games, going 7-1.</p>

<p>So far, the Ragin' Cajuns have gone 9-1 in their last 10 home games and 4-1 in their last five. They are 7-3 in Sun Belt Conference games and 6-5 in non-conference games. On the season, they have an average scoring margin of +8.2 at home.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Louisiana-Lafayette has a record of 5-3 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Ragin' Cajuns have gone 6-4 vs. the spread. At home this season, their ATS mark is 5-3, and over their last 10 home games, they have gone 5-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 145.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Louisiana-Lafayette's games this year (150.1). In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those games is 144 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Louisiana-Lafayette offense ended with 66 points against Texas State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 42.6% and made 6 threes. Kobe Julien is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 18.2 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Themus Fulks brings a PPG average of 11.6 into the game.</p><p>So far, the Ragin' Cajuns' defense is ranked 153rd in the country at 71.4 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Louisiana-Lafayette's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 44.0% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 24.8% this season.</p>

Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks vs Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns Betting Pick & Prediction 1/31/24

The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

This article will not only cover the best NFL betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but will also provide some tips on how to bet on the NFL.
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<p>Looking to win big? The Cougars and Bulldogs face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at S-H-M Memorial Center in Orangeburg, SC. Chicago State is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 139 points.</p><h3>CHICAGO STATE COUGARS VS SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Carolina State Bulldogs +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at S-H-M Memorial Center at 3:00 ET on Saturday, February 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-67 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will South Carolina State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Chicago State Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Chicago State comes into this game with a record of 11-16, and they are 5-10 on the road this season. They have been the underdog in 21 of their 27 games, going 7-14 in those contests. In their last game, they lost to Duquesne by a score of 65-60.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Cougars have been favored in four games, going 2-2 in those matchups. Over their last 10 games on the road, they have gone just 3-7.</p><p>Chicago State has an ATS record of 13-11-1 this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 9-6 and over their last three road games, they are 3-0 vs. the spread. As the favorite, the Cougars are 1-3 ATS this year and their last 10 games as the favorite have resulted in a mark of 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 139 is lower than the average over/under line in Chicago State's games this season (138.6). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 158 points. On the year, the over/under record in their games sits at 11-13-1.</p><p>The Chicago State offense is coming off a game where they scored 60 points against Duquesne. They posted a field goal percentage of 40.7% and connected on 7 threes. On the offensive front, the Cougars have a season-long field goal percentage of 42%, ranking 339th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 332nd in terms of percentage and 297th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At present, the Cougars' defense is nationally ranked 108th, allowing 69.3 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Chicago State's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.3% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 29.7% this season.</p><h3>No Pressure for South Carolina State as Home Dogs</h3><p>South Carolina State has a record of 8-15 this season, and they have a three-game win streak. In their last game, they beat Maryland Eastern Shore by a score of 63-53.</p>

<p>As the underdog, South Carolina State has gone 4-13 this season. They are 3-3 at home, and over their last ten home games, they have a record of 6-4. For the season, they have an average scoring margin of -1.0 points per game at home.</p><p>South Carolina State has an overall ATS record of 11-6-2 this season. At home, they are 3-2-1 vs. the spread. As the underdog, they have gone 10-5-2 vs. the spread this year. In their last 10 games as the underdog, they have a record of 5-3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>South Carolina State's over/under record this season is 11-8 and the average scoring total in their games is 150.1 points. So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 139. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 133 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 0-1.</p><p>In their most recent game, the South Carolina State offense concluded with only 63 points against Maryland Eastern Shore. Throughout the game, they made 2/14 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 44.4%. Offensively, the Bulldogs hold a season-long field goal percentage of 41%, placing them 354th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 349th in terms of percentage and 330th in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Bulldogs' defense is ranked 303rd in the country at 78.7 points per contest. South Carolina State's three-point defense is currently 118th in the country at 6.9 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 43.9% of their shots vs. South Carolina State.</p>

Chicago State Cougars vs South Carolina State Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 2/10/24

<p>The Mountaineers and Hurricanes are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ACC. The Hurricanes will host the game at Watsco Center in Coral Gables, FL. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 150.5 points, and Miami is favored by -17.5 vs. Mount St. Mary's.</p><h3>MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS VS MIAMI HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers +17.5</p><p>This game will be played at Watsco Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Hurricanes.</li><li>Even though we have Miami winning straight-up, we like Mount St. Mary's at +17.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Mountaineers Stand a Chance in Coral Gables?</h3><h3>Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Mount St. Mary's improved to 6-4 on the season with an 80-72 road win over LIU on Wednesday. The Mountaineers entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the win, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Leading 34-29 at halftime, Mount St. Mary's put up 46 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. The game’s total points of 152 exceeded the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's managed to put up 80 points in their last game, despite shooting just 32.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.7%, with two-point shooting at 33.3% and three-point shooting at 31% (9/29). The Mountaineers were able to make up for their shooting struggles by hitting 31 free throws on 41 attempts, good for 75.6% from the line.</p> <p>Malachi Davis led the way with 23 points, though he shot 6/18 from the field and missed all 4 of his three-point attempts. Dola Adebayo added 16 points, hitting 2 of 3 from beyond the arc, while Blake Lander and Abdou Khadre Kebe each contributed 12 points, with Kebe going 2/7 from three-point range. The Mountaineers also grabbed 21 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists in the win.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field. That included 48% shooting on two-point attempts, where they went 15/31.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 6 of 18 threes, good for 33%. They also got to the free-throw line 32 times, making 24 of those attempts, or 75%. Mount St. Mary's allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Miami Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Miami improved to 4-7 on the season with a 94-75 win over Presbyterian on Sunday. Playing at home, the Hurricanes were -18 favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 169, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>Miami took control early, leading 49-33 at halftime. They added 45 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42, maintaining their lead throughout the game.</p><p>Miami's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 94 points with a field goal percentage of 67.3% (35/52) and an effective field goal percentage of 73.1%. They shot 73.7% on two-point attempts (28/38) and 50% from beyond the arc (7/14), while also hitting 77.3% of their free throws (17/22).</p> <p>Matthew Cleveland led the way with 24 points on 9/12 shooting, including 2/3 from three-point range. Brandon Johnson added 22 points, hitting 9/11 shots, while Lynn Kidd contributed 20 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 8/9 from the field.</p><p>Despite Miami's defensive struggles, they managed to score 75 points in their last game. The Hurricanes shot 67% from the field, making 35 of their 52 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Miami was 28/38, shooting 73%. From three-point range, they hit 7 of 14 shots, good for 50%. They also went 17/22 from the free-throw line, shooting 77%. Miami gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers vs Miami Hurricanes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Cyclones and Tigers face off at 9:00 ET on ESPNU. The Tigers are hosting the game at Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, HI. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 146.5 points, with Auburn being favored by -3.5 over Iowa State.</p><h3>IOWA STATE CYCLONES VS AUBURN TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Iowa State Cyclones +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lahaina Civic Center at 9:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IOWA STATE CYCLONES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Even though we have Auburn winning straight-up, we like Iowa State at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Cyclones Ready for a Win at Maui?</h3><p>Iowa State cruised to an 87-52 win over the Jaguars on Monday, November 18th. The Cyclones were heavy favorites at -34.5 and covered the spread comfortably. The total points for the game were 139, just under the 145-point O/U line.</p> <p>Leading 49-29 at halftime, Iowa State kept up the pressure in the 2nd half, outscoring the Jaguars 38-23 to seal the win.</p><p>Iowa State put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.8%, thanks in large part to their 64.9% shooting on two-point attempts (24/37). They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28% (7/25) of their three-point shots.</p> <p>The Cyclones were solid at the free-throw line, making 75% of their attempts (18/24), and they grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. Curtis Jones led the team with 20 points, hitting 4 of 10 from deep, while Tamin Lipsey added 17 points and 3 assists. Joshua Jefferson was perfect from the field, going 7 for 7 and finishing with 16 points and 10 rebounds.</p><p>Even with Iowa State allowing 52 points, their defense struggled, giving up a 50% shooting performance from the field. The Cyclones allowed 31 made field goals on 62 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Iowa State's opponents shot 64%, making 24 of 37 two-point attempts. From three-point range, they hit 7 of 25 shots, good for 28%. At the free-throw line, they went 18/24, shooting 75%. Iowa State also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Tigers Win at Lahaina Civic Center?</h3><p>Auburn improved to 4-0 on the season with a dominant 102-69 win over North Alabama on Monday. The Tigers, who were -29 point favorites, covered the spread and the game’s total points of 171 exceeded the O/U line of 151.</p> <p>Auburn led 50-37 at halftime and tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, holding the Lions to 32 points while scoring 52 of their own.</p><p>Auburn's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 102 points with a field goal percentage of 61.9%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 71.4%, thanks in part to their 75% shooting on two-pointers (27/36) and 44.4% from beyond the arc (12/27).</p> <p>Johni Broome led the way with 30 points and 17 rebounds, shooting 76.5% from the field. Denver Jones added 9 assists and hit 3 of 5 from deep, finishing with 13 points. The Tigers also dished out 25 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite Auburn's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 69 points. However, the Tigers allowed a 61% shooting performance, with 39 made field goals on 63 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Auburn gave up 27 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 75% success rate. From three-point range, their opponent hit 12 of 27 shots, shooting 44%. Auburn also sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws, a 70% rate.</p>

Iowa State Cyclones vs Auburn Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Penguins versus the Oilers? The puck drops at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Oilers as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PENGUINS VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 9:00 ET on Friday, October 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:</h3><ul><li>The Oilers 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 Oilers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Penguins (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Pittsburgh Stun the Crowd at Rogers Place?</h3><p>With a 4-3 loss to the Flames, the Penguins fell to 3-4-1 this season. Pittsburgh led 3-2 in the third period before Calgary tied it with just 43 seconds left, and the Flames went on to win in the shootout.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over. Pittsburgh, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover.</p><p>In their 4-3 loss to Calgary, Pittsburgh took 38 shots on goal but only found the net three times. Rickard Rakell scored his 5th goal of the season, while Noel Acciari added his 2nd. Bryan Rust got the Penguins on the board with a power-play goal in the second period, his 3rd of the year.</p> <p>Despite 16 giveaways, the Penguins managed 7 takeaways and scored twice in the third period. Cody Glass picked up his 3rd assist, and Marcus Pettersson added his 3rd assist of the season.</p><p>Pittsburgh's defense gave up the first goal of the game and two more in the 3rd period, including one with just 43 seconds left, leading to a 3-3 tie at the end of regulation. In the shootout, they allowed three goals, resulting in a 4-3 loss. Alex Nedeljkovic made 22 saves with an 88% save percentage, while the defense recorded 7 takeaways and 31 hits.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Oilers?</h3><p>Edmonton’s 3-2 loss to the Hurricanes dropped their record to 2-4-1. The Oilers were ahead 2-0 before giving up three unanswered goals, including the game-winner in overtime.</p> 

<p>Edmonton, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 5 fell short.</p><p>Connor McDavid was the sole scorer for Edmonton in their 3-2 loss to Carolina, netting his second and third goals of the season. The first came at 16:26 in the opening period, followed by a power-play goal at 17:30 in the second period. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins picked up his third assist of the season, while Leon Draisaitl added his third assist on McDavid’s second goal. Evan Bouchard earned his first assist of the year.</p> <p>The Oilers fired 35 shots on goal but were hampered by 17 giveaways. They were held scoreless in the third period and overtime after McDavid’s second goal, which came just 2:30 into the second period.</p><p>Edmonton's defense looked solid early, shutting out the Hurricanes through two periods. However, they gave up the first goal just 44 seconds into the third and another at the 6:31 mark. Carolina then netted the game-winner in overtime. Stuart Skinner made 30 saves with a 90.9% save percentage, while the Oilers' defense had 15 blocks and 9 takeaways.</p>

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/25/24

College basketball is one of the most popular sports to wager on, especially during one particular month of the year. College basketball betting presents many great opportunities to wager, and bettors tend to do pretty well when wagering on the sport.

There are a handful of different levels when it comes to college basketball, but it is Division 1 that tends to get all of the focus. The NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament takes place during the month of March, and that is one event that always attracts plenty of wagers.

College basketball starts to get things going in November each year, and then a champion is crowned in April. Teams compete in nonconference games to begin the year, but the best time to bet is during conference action later in the year.

Knowing how to bet college basketball is extremely important, and this article will help you out with that. You are also going to find some of the best college basketball betting sites &amp; sportsbooks in the industry, and that is where you will want to do your betting.
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<p>A couple of double-digit losses have the Milwaukee Bucks in what essentially amounts to a must-win spot in Game 3. Teams have a hard enough time coming back from being down 2-0 in the NBA Playoffs and, more specifically, the NBA Finals, but that quest could start on Sunday night if Milwaukee can get on the right track.</p>



<p>The Bucks are a four-point favorite with a total of 222 at <strong><a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker">Bookmaker Sportsbook</a></strong> for Game 3 on July 11. Giannis Antetokounmpo did everything in his power in Game 2 and it seems like the investment community believes that he is healthy enough to be worth his full value to the line.</p>



<h2 id="h-phoenix-suns"><strong><u>Phoenix</u></strong><strong><u> Suns</u></strong></h2>



<p>Every starter finished in double figures for the Phoenix Suns in Game 2 and it was the recipe for success yet again. Devin Booker had a big game with 31 points, finding his range from deep, and Chris Paul had 23 points and eight assists to go along with his calming, veteran presence. Even Mikal Bridges got in the act with 27 points.</p>



<p>This is the reason why the Suns are in the Finals and have a 2-0 lead. Unselfish basketball. Four of the five starters had 10 field goal attempts in Game 2. The story was the same in Game 1. The Suns are getting offensive contributions from just about everybody and that makes the team extremely hard for opponents to defend.</p>



<p>That task gets even harder when Booker can go 7-of-12 from three. He was only 1-of-8 in Game 1 and scored 10 points at the free throw line. He had 31 without a single free throw attempt in Game 2. The Suns had 26 assists on 43 made shots in the game. The Bucks just don’t have any answers defensively. They can’t defend everybody and when they pick and choose, the Suns responsibly share the basketball.</p>



<p>It is not a coincidence that the Suns are third in assists per game in the playoffs with 24.2. It is not a coincidence that they are shooting 47.8% in the postseason. Everybody is getting into the act and opponents have not been able to slow down Phoenix’s balanced attack. The Bucks haven’t been.</p>



<p>The scariest thing about Game 2 is that Phoenix scored 118 points with only 12 free throws. The Suns scored 118 points in Game 1 and went 25-of-26 at the free throw line. They proved that they can cash in their chances from the floor as well.</p>



<h2 id="h-milwaukee-bucks"><strong><u>Milwaukee</u></strong><strong><u> Bucks</u></strong></h2>



<p>So the Milwaukee Bucks need to find a way to defend. It looks as though we can consider Giannis Antetokounmpo as healthy as possible, as he had 42 points and 12 rebounds in the Game 2 loss. He was 11-of-18 at the free throw line, as the Suns had no problems putting him at the stripe. He was also 15-of-22 from the floor.</p>



<p>The problem on offense for Milwaukee is that everybody else was 27-of-71 from the field. Khris Middleton was 5-of-16 and Jrue Holiday was 7-of-21. Therein lies the problem in this series for Milwaukee. Just about everybody is scoring with some measure of efficiency for the Suns. The Bucks are not getting that at all. Even Brook Lopez only managed eight points in Game 2. Pat Connaughton provided a spark with 14 points, but when Pat Connaughton is third in points for the game, that is a huge red flag. Connaughton was the only Buck to make more than one three-point shot.</p>



<p>The Bucks only had nine turnovers to Phoenix’s 12. The Bucks pulled down 18 offensive rebounds. They got a huge game from Giannis. They lost by 10. There had to be a lot of soul searching on the flight home to Milwaukee to say the least.</p>



<p>Perhaps returning home will help Middleton and Holiday find their shooting strokes. The Bucks better hope so because Giannis can’t do it all himself. Middleton and Holiday are 28-for-77 in the series. A 36% FG% is not going to get it done, especially not with the shoddy defense that the Bucks have played in this series.</p>



<h2 id="h-suns-vs-bucks-free-pick"><strong><u>Suns vs. Bucks Free Pick</u></strong></h2>



<p>Getting back home could help Milwaukee tremendously. So could an extra day off since Game 3 is not until Sunday, which gives Giannis a bit of extra time. The Bucks regressed back to their old ways in Game 2, shooting just 29% on threes. Some home cooking could help, along with the chance to maybe get a more favorable whistle at home, though the Suns could match the Bucks in free throw makes with a much lower number of attempts.</p>



<p>Ultimately, while Giannis looks healthy and home court has flipped, the -4 price on the Bucks simply looks too high with how the series has gone.</p>



<h3 id="h-pick-phoenix-suns-4"><strong>Pick: Phoenix Suns +4</strong></h3>



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<p>Planning on watching today's Buckeyes and Boilermakers game? Catch the action at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, IN, as the Boilermakers hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on PEAC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 142.5 points, and Purdue is favored by -10.5 to win at home against Ohio State.</p><h3>OHIO STATE BUCKEYES VS PURDUE BOILERMAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ohio State Buckeyes +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mackey Arena at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, January 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OHIO STATE BUCKEYES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Boilermakers.</li><li>Even though we have Purdue winning straight-up, we like Ohio State at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Buckeyes Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Ohio State Buckeyes Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Buckeyes fell to 10-8 on the season after a 77-76 loss to Indiana on Friday. Ohio State, who were -8 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 153 exceeded the over/under line of 149.5.</p> <p>Ohio State led 35-29 at halftime but allowed 42 points in the second half while scoring 36. The Buckeyes will need to tighten up defensively to get back on track.</p><p>Ohio State put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 45.2% from the field and 34.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.6%, and they hit 80% of their free throws, going 12-for-15.</p> <p>Luke Goode led the Buckeyes with 23 points, hitting 4-of-7 from three. John Mobley Jr. added 22 points, knocking down 5-of-11 from deep, while Oumar Ballo contributed 21 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 57.1% from the field.</p><p>Ohio State's defense couldn't contain their opponent, giving up 77 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed 20 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 51% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponent hit 8 of 23 threes, shooting 34%. Ohio State also sent them to the line 15 times, where they converted 12 free throws, an 80% clip.</p><h3>Will Purdue Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Purdue improved to 15-4 on the season with a 65-58 win over Oregon on Saturday. The Boilermakers were +2.5 point underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread with the win.</p> <p>After trailing 31-30 at halftime, Purdue held Oregon to 27 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35 of their own. The game’s total points of 123 fell well below the O/U line of 147.5.</p><p>Purdue's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 33.9% from the field and 16.7% from three-point range, hitting only 2 of 12 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 35.7%, but they were able to convert 83.3% of their free throws, going 25 for 30 from the line.</p> <p>Trey Kaufman-Renn led the way with 23 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 7 for 20 from the field. Braden Smith contributed 15 points and 7 assists, while Nate Bittle added 18 points, hitting 3 of 9 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Purdue's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 58 points on 36% shooting from the field. They allowed 11 two-point baskets on 21 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Purdue's defense limited their opponent to 7 made threes on 29 attempts, a 24% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 88%. Purdue gave up 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Purdue Boilermakers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/21/25

<p>The Rangers (90-72, 40-41 away) travel to take on the Orioles (101-61, 49-32 home) in game one of this American League matchup. Andrew Heaney is getting the start for the Rangers while Kyle Bradish is starting for the Orioles. See who I like to pick up the win in today's Texas Rangers vs. Baltimore Orioles showdown at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.</p><h3>TEXAS RANGERS VS BALTIMORE ORIOLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Baltimore Orioles -149</p><p>This game will be played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards at 1:03 ET on Saturday, October 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BALTIMORE ORIOLES:</h3><ul><li>In their previous five games, the Orioles have a record of 3-2.</li><li>The Orioles are 4-1 straight-up in their five most recent games as the favorite.</li><li>Across Kyle Bradish's 30 starts, the Orioles have put together a record of 19-11.</li></ul><h3>TEXAS RANGERS SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR ROAD RECORD</h3><p>On a record of 90-72, the Rangers are 1st in the AL West. At home, they have put together a win percent of 61.7% compared to 49.4% on the road. This season, Texas has gone 44-45 against teams who are above .500, and hold an overall series record of 29-20-2.</p><p><p>Andrew Heaney will take the mound for the Rangers with a 10-6 record over 34 appearances. His ERA is 4.15, and his K/9 rate is 9.22. Additionally, his FIP is 4.66 and opponents have a .326 OBP against him this season.</p></p><p>Andrew Heaney's last outing saw him surrender five hits in 4 1/3 innings of work, yet he still managed to keep the Mariners off the scoreboard, as he exited with zero earned runs. His efforts were not rewarded with a win, however, as the Rangers went on to defeat Seattle 6-1.</p><p>The Rangers have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 5 home runs over their last five games. Compared to other clubs, this is 7th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 3rd in home runs and 3rd in slugging percentage. Overall, Texas is averaging 5.4 runs per game (3rd).</p><p>The Texas Rangers have been bolstered by the offensive production of Marcus Semien in 2023. Heading into tonight's game, Semien has a .276 batting average and has driven in 100 runs with 29 home runs on the season.</p><h3>WILL THE BALTIMORE ORIOLES TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>The Orioles take on the Rangers sitting in first place in AL East on an overall record of 101-61. Overall, they have played in 50 series, going 32-13-5. This season, they have put together a 52-29 record on the road and 49-32 at home.</p><p><p>The Orioles will be sending Kyle Bradish to the mound for today's game, with a 12-7 record. Over 30 appearances this season, Bradish has an ERA of 2.83 and opponents are batting just .213 against him. He has 168 strikeouts and 44 walks, with a WHIP of 1.04 and SLG allowed of .327.</p></p><p>Pitching two scoreless innings in his last outing, Kyle Bradish was unable to help the Orioles avoid a 6-1 loss to the Red Sox. Despite not factoring into the decision, Bradish's performance was still impressive.</p><p>With a season-long average of 5 runs per game, the Orioles are the 7th ranked scoring offense this season. As a team, they are batting .255, with an OBP of .321. In Baltimore's last ten games, they are 14th in home runs, having gone deep three times in that span.</p><p>Gunnar Henderson has been a major contributor to the Orioles' offensive success in 2023, leading the team with 28 home runs and 82 RBIs. His slugging percentage for the season is an impressive .489.</p>

Texas Rangers vs Baltimore Orioles Betting Pick & Prediction 10/7/23

<p>At 10:30 ET, the Lakers (-822) will host the Wizards (+564) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is currently set at 229.</p>

<p>Washington comes into this game on a 10-game losing streak and has an overall record of 6-35. The Lakers are 22-18 and are currently 6th in the Western Conference.</p><h3>WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Wizards +13</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Tuesday, January 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 128-124 in favor of the Lakers.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Davis finishing with 25 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Wizards Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Wizards dropped to 6-35 on the season after a 123-100 road loss to the Kings on Sunday. Washington entered the game as +17.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 223, falling short of the 236.5-point line.</p> <p>Washington trailed 62-48 at halftime after being outscored 30-22 in the 2nd quarter. They edged the Kings 29-28 in the 3rd, but Sacramento pulled away in the 4th, outscoring the Wizards 33-23.</p><p>In their 123-100 loss to the Kings, the Wizards shot just 36% from the field and 23.8% from three, hitting only 10 threes. Jonas Valanciunas led the way with 23 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 81.8% from the floor.</p> <p>Corey Kispert added 14 points, with 8 coming in the 3rd quarter, while Kyle Kuzma struggled, shooting 20% and finishing with 13 points. Jordan Poole and Bilal Coulibaly each contributed 11 points.</p><p>The Wizards struggled defensively on Sunday, allowing 123 points in a loss to the Kings. Washington gave up at least 30 points in three of the four quarters, including 33 in the 4th. Sacramento shot 48% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Wizards held the Kings to 12 made threes on 30% shooting. Washington sent Sacramento to the line 24 times, where they hit 19 free throws. The Wizards finished with 6 steals and 1 block.</p><h3>Will Los Angeles Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>The Lakers fell to 22-18 on the season after a 116-102 road loss to the Clippers on Sunday. Entering the game as +4.5 point underdogs, the Lakers not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 218, narrowly going over the pre-game line of 216.5.</p> <p>The Clippers took control early, outscoring the Lakers 32-23 in the 2nd quarter. An 11-0 run by the Clippers stretched their lead from 90-66 to 101-66, and while the Lakers won the 4th quarter 25-24, it wasn’t enough to mount a comeback.</p><p>In their 116-102 loss to the Clippers, the Lakers shot 50% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 9 threes at a 33.3% clip. LeBron James led the way with 25 points and 11 assists, shooting 45% from the field and 33.3% from three.</p> <p>Rui Hachimura contributed 19 points, including 10 in the 4th quarter, while Anthony Davis added 16 points and 10 rebounds, despite shooting 35.7%. Austin Reaves chipped in 14 points, with 7 coming in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Lakers struggled in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up 32 points in each, but they tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 24 points. Overall, they allowed 116 points on 52% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Lakers limited the Clippers to 11 made threes on 36% shooting. They also sent the Clippers to the line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Lakers recorded 6 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p>

Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/21/25

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Orlando Magic (-132) will take on the Toronto Raptors (+111) at Scotiabank Arena. The Magic are currently favored by 2 points, and the over/under line is set at 215.</p>

<p>Orlando is 7th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 23-21, while Toronto is 14th in the East at 10-32. The Magic have lost three straight games, and this will be a conference matchup.</p><h3>ORLANDO MAGIC VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Raptors +2</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, January 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 129-85 in favor of the Raptors.</li><li>Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Orlando Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Orlando fell to 23-21 on the season after a 113-100 loss to the Nuggets on Sunday. The Magic were +7.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 213, falling short of the 221.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Orlando led 29-28 after the 1st quarter, but Denver took control with a 26-23 2nd quarter. The Nuggets then went on a 14-0 run, extending their lead from 85-77 to 99-77. Orlando outscored Denver 23-20 in the 4th, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap.</p><p>In their 113-100 loss to the Nuggets, the Magic struggled offensively, shooting just 37.3% from the field. Their three-point shooting was also below average, hitting 29.3% from deep, though they did make 12 threes in the game.</p> <p>Wendell Carter Jr. led the Magic with 16 points and 13 rebounds, scoring 9 of his points in the opening quarter. Anthony Black added 14 points, with 8 coming in the 4th, while Tristan da Silva and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope each contributed 12 points.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 20 points, the Magic couldn’t overcome a rough 3rd quarter, giving up 39 points in their 113-100 loss to the Nuggets. Orlando sent Denver to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 26 attempts.</p> <p>The Magic did well in limiting the Nuggets’ three-point shooting, holding them to 28% from beyond the arc with just 7 made threes. Defensively, Orlando recorded 15 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Will the Raptors Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Raptors fell to 10-32 on the season after a 130-112 road loss to the Bucks on Friday. Toronto entered the game as +11 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points of 242.5 exceeded the O/U line of 233.5 by 8.5 points.</p> <p>Milwaukee jumped out to a 37-22 lead after the 1st quarter. Toronto went on a 10-0 run to extend their lead from 107-88 to 117-88, but the Bucks held on, outscoring the Raptors 23-21 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>In their 130-112 loss to the Bucks, the Raptors struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 8 threes at a 23.5% clip. Their overall field goal percentage was 47.3%.</p> <p>RJ Barrett led Toronto with 21 points and 10 assists, scoring 10 points in the 2nd quarter. Bruce Brown added 17 points, with 9 coming in the 2nd period. Kelly Olynyk contributed 10 of his 15 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Raptors struggled defensively, giving up 130 points to the Bucks, including 37 in the 1st quarter and 35 in both the 2nd and 3rd. They tightened up in the 4th, allowing 23 points, but it wasn’t enough to change the outcome.</p> <p>Toronto allowed Milwaukee to shoot 51% from the field and 41% from three, with the Bucks hitting 13 threes. The Raptors sent the Bucks to the line 41 times, where they made 33 free throws. Defensively, Toronto recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Orlando Magic vs Toronto Raptors Betting Pick & Prediction 1/21/25

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Brooklyn Nets host the New York Knicks in an Eastern Atlantic Division matchup. The Knicks are favored by 10.5 points and have a moneyline of -542. The over/under line is set at 219.5.</p>

<p>Brooklyn has lost three straight games and is 14-29 overall. The Knicks are 28-16 and are 3rd in the Eastern Conference. TNT will televise the game.</p><h3>NEW YORK KNICKS VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Knicks -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, January 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 126-90 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>Can the Knicks Grab a Win in Brooklyn?</h3><p>The Knicks improved to 28-16 this season with a 119-110 win over the Hawks on Monday. Playing at home, New York entered the game as -7.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 10.5 points under the pre-game line of 239.5.</p> <p>After trailing 62-54 at halftime, the Knicks turned things around by outscoring the Hawks 40-27 in the 3rd quarter. They entered the 4th quarter with a 94-89 lead and held the Hawks to 21 points in the final period while scoring 25 of their own to secure the win.</p><p>Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to a win over the Hawks with 34 points and 6 assists, shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 60%. Mikal Bridges added 26 points, shooting 70.6%, while Josh Hart contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 58.3%.</p> <p>Brunson scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter, while Bridges added 14 in the same period. The Knicks shot 52.2% from the field, but struggled from three, hitting just 9 threes at 34.6%.</p><p>Despite a tough 2nd quarter where the Knicks gave up 35 points, they tightened up defensively in the 4th, allowing just 21 points to secure the win over the Hawks. New York allowed Atlanta to shoot 47% from the field.</p> <p>The Knicks struggled to defend the three, as the Hawks hit 13 threes at a 43% clip. New York sent Atlanta to the line 22 times, where they made 17 free throws. Defensively, the Knicks recorded 8 steals and 1 block.</p><h3>Do the Nets Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>The Nets dropped to 14-29 on the season after a 127-101 road loss to the Thunder on Sunday. Brooklyn entered the game as +16.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 228, exceeding the O/U line of 217.5 by 10.5 points.</p> <p>Brooklyn fell behind early, as the Thunder went on a 10-0 run to start the game. The Nets were outscored 39-19 in the 1st quarter, and although they played the Thunder evenly in the 2nd quarter (30-30), they couldn’t close the gap. Heading into the 4th quarter down 98-77, Brooklyn was outscored 29-24 in the final period.</p><p>In their 127-101 loss to the Thunder, the Nets struggled offensively, shooting just 42.5% from the field and hitting only 27.9% of their three-pointers, making 12 from deep. Cameron Johnson and Tyrese Martin led the team with 15 points each, with Johnson knocking down 3 threes at 37.5% efficiency.</p> <p>Martin also connected on 3 threes, shooting 42.9% from beyond the arc. Nic Claxton contributed 11 points, hitting 71.4% of his shots. Johnson scored 8 of his points in the 2nd quarter and added 7 more in the 3rd, while Martin put up 7 points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Nets struggled defensively on Sunday, giving up 127 points to the Thunder. Brooklyn allowed 39 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 2nd, with Oklahoma City shooting 55% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Thunder hit 19 threes at a 44% clip. The Nets sent Oklahoma City to the line 13 times, where they made 12 free throws. Brooklyn finished with 29 defensive rebounds, 5 steals, and 3 blocks.</p>