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Most of the time when people are betting on NFL games, it has to do with who they believe will win and points totals for the games. With the popularity of internet betting and fantasy football on the rise, prop betting is becoming more and more popular. These types of bets have nothing to do with the outcome of the game, but how a particular player or team will perform in certain aspects of the game.

There are tons of different types of prop bets that a bettor can get in on over the course of an NFL game.

Here are some examples of prop bets involving Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys that a bettor can bet on:
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 	<li>How many touchdowns they believe Dak will throw for against the Texans</li>
 	<li>How many passing yards Dak Prescott will throw for in a particular quarter</li>
 	<li>How many rushing yards Ezekiel Elliott will have in the second half</li>
 	<li>How many sacks will the defense get</li>
 	<li>How many interceptions will Dak Prescott throw for in the game</li>
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Prop bets can even include things like:
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 	<li>How long the national anthem will run</li>
 	<li>Who will win the coin toss (this will be talked about later)</li>
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The important part about taking advantage of prop bets is that the bettor makes sure to do their research and bet on what they know. Our<a href="http://bangthebook.com/nfl/"><strong> BangTheBook NFL pages</strong></a> can supply a bettor with everything they could want to know such as betting trends, odds scores, and picks. It also depends on a bettor’s knowledge about a particular team.

A bettor should incorporate their knowledge of a given team and their tendencies that they follow throughout the season. Informed bettors will pay attention to injury reports for players and matchups for the week. This ongoing research will add comfort to the prop bet that they choose for their Sunday betting choices.

Bettors also need to keep in mind the point spread information as well. When a team is down in a game they are going to throw the ball a hell of a lot more than when they are up. Teams who gain a substantial lead by the fourth quarter are going to run the ball to limit turnovers and control the clock. This type of information will need to be considered in those games that may be a blowout.

As was mentioned earlier, the coin toss is a great way for a newbie bettor to be introduced to prop bets, but it is not a bet that they are going to run with throughout the season. It is a good introductory bet because there is no research involved and there is a 50% chance that they will win. On the flipside of that coin (pardon the pun), there is also a 50% chance that they will lose and there are going to be prop bets that will give them better chances of winning and lower chances of losing.

Prop bets can be a lot of fun, but they do require a certain amount of research and knowledge about the player, team, and game that they are betting on. A prospective prop bettor should take their time and choose a bet when they are comfortable with their decision.

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<p>Betting on today's Cougars and Cowboys game? Catch the action at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, OK, as the Cowboys hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. Houston is favored by -12.5 in this Big 12 conference contest against Oklahoma State. The game's over/under currently sits at 137.5 points.</p><h3>HOUSTON COUGARS VS OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma State Cowboys +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Gallagher-Iba Arena at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Cowboys.</li><li>Not only will Oklahoma State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Houston Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Houston improved to 8-3 on the season with an 87-51 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Saturday. The Cougars, who were heavy favorites at -31, covered the spread in this home game. The total points for the game reached 138, surpassing the over/under line of 134.5.</p> <p>Houston took control early, leading 46-27 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring the Islanders 41-24.</p><p>Houston's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 87 points with a 49.1% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.3%, thanks in large part to their 48.3% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 14 of 29 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were nearly automatic, converting 21 of 25 for 84%.</p> <p>L.J. Cryer and Garry Clark each contributed 17 points, with Cryer hitting 5 of 7 from three-point range. Emanuel Sharp added 18 points, connecting on 3 of 5 from deep. Milos Uzan was perfect from three, hitting both of his attempts, and finished with 12 points and 6 assists. The Cougars also grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort, the Houston Cougars gave up 51 points in their last game, with their opponent shooting 49% from the field. The Cougars allowed 12 two-point baskets on 24 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Houston's opponent hit 14 of 29 threes, shooting 48%. They also went to the free-throw line 25 times, making 21 for an 84% success rate. The Cougars gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Cowboys Pull Through as the Home Underdog?</h3><p>Oklahoma State improved to 8-3 on the season with an 86-74 win over Oral Roberts on Sunday. Playing at home, the Cowboys were -20.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 160, surpassing the O/U line of 152.5.</p> <p>The Cowboys led 38-31 at halftime and scored 48 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. Despite the win, Oklahoma State’s defense will need to tighten up as they allowed Oral Roberts to stay closer than expected.</p><p>Oklahoma State put up 86 points in their latest game, shooting 48.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.9%, with a strong 57.5% shooting inside the arc, but they struggled from three-point range, hitting just 3 of 14 attempts (21.4%).</p> <p>The Cowboys were effective at the free-throw line, making 31 of 39 shots (79.5%), and they grabbed 17 offensive rebounds. Issac McBride led the way with 27 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes and shooting 61.5% overall, while adding 5 assists.</p><p>Oklahoma State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 57% of their two-point attempts, with 23 makes on 40 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cowboys held their opponent to just 3 threes on 14 attempts, a 21% shooting performance. However, they sent the other team to the line 39 times, where they converted 31 free throws (79%). Oklahoma State also gave up 17 offensive rebounds.</p>

Houston Cougars vs Oklahoma State Cowboys NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Trailblazers and Golden Panthers. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Golden Panthers at Ocean Bank Convocation Center in Miami, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 147.5 points, and FIU is favored by -5.5 at home against Utah Tech.</p><h3>UTAH TECH TRAILBLAZERS VS FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: FIU Golden Panthers -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Bank Convocation Center at 12:00 ET on Monday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 86-63 in favor of the Golden Panthers.</li><li>Not only will FIU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Utah Tech as Away Dogs</h3><p>Utah Tech picked up a 92-87 home win over South Dakota on Thursday, improving to 2-10 for the season. The Trailblazers entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Trailing 42-39 at halftime, Utah Tech turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 53 points while allowing 45. The game’s total points reached 179, going over the pre-game O/U line of 163.5.</p><p>Utah Tech put up 92 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field and 44.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.5%, and they added 13 offensive rebounds and 21 assists.</p> <p>Kaleb Stewart led the way with 26 points, shooting 68.8% overall and 60% from deep. Noa Gonsalves hit 6 threes at 54.5%, finishing with 22 points, while Beon Riley contributed 21 points and 14 rebounds.</p><p>Utah Tech's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 52% of their two-point attempts, with 19 makes on 36 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Utah Tech's opponent connected on 13 of 29 three-point attempts, shooting 44%. They also sent their opponent to the line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 65%. Utah Tech gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can FIU Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>FIU improved to 3-7 on the season with a 75-69 road win over the Jaguars on Saturday. Despite being favored by 7.5 points, the Golden Panthers didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, just over the 143.5 O/U line.</p> <p>FIU’s defense stepped up in the second half, allowing just 26 points after giving up 43 in the first half. The Golden Panthers scored 47 points after halftime to complete the comeback.</p><p>FIU's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 43.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.9%, thanks in large part to hitting 53.3% from three-point range, connecting on 8 of 15 attempts. They also shot 77.8% from the free-throw line, making 21 of 27 shots.</p> <p>Jarvis Walker led the way with 24 points, hitting 5 of 9 threes and adding 6 assists. Dashon Gittens, Paul Zilinskas, and Asim Jones each contributed 15 points, with Gittens shooting 75% from deep. FIU grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and finished with 13 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite FIU's defensive efforts, they allowed 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 39% from the field. FIU held them to 38% shooting on two-point attempts, as they made just 10 of 26 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team hit 13 of 32 threes, shooting 40%. FIU sent them to the line 15 times, where they converted 10 free throws, shooting 66%. FIU also gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

Utah Tech Trailblazers vs FIU Golden Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/24

<p>Betting on today's Saints and Big Red game? Catch the action at Newman Arena in Ithaca, NY, as the Big Red hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Cornell as the -12.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 147.5 points.</p><h3>SIENA SAINTS VS CORNELL BIG RED BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Siena Saints +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Newman Arena at 4:00 ET on Monday, December 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SIENA SAINTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Big Red.</li><li>Even though we have Cornell winning straight-up, we like Siena at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Saints Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Siena Saints Recent Game</h3> 

<p>Siena dropped to 5-7 on the season after a 78-70 home loss to Holy Cross on Friday, December 20th. The Saints, who were -5.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 27-23 at halftime, Siena scored 47 points in the 2nd half but allowed 51 points. The total points for the game reached 148, surpassing the over/under line of 131.5.</p><p>Siena's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 57.5% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, connecting on just 26.7% of their threes (4/15).</p> <p>Joe Nugent led the way with 20 points, shooting 60% overall and 66.7% from three. Marcus Jackson and Justice Shoats each added 17 points, with Shoats hitting 66.7% from deep and Jackson shooting 75% overall.</p><p>Siena's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 49% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 57% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Siena's defense held their opponent to 26% shooting, as they made just 4 of 15 three-point attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 12 free throws.</p><h3>Does Cornell Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Cornell Big Red Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Cornell dropped to 6-4 on the season after a narrow 80-77 home loss to Illinois State on Sunday. The Big Red, favored by six points, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended just under the 157.5-point over/under line.</p> 

<p>Cornell led 45-43 at halftime but managed only 32 points in the second half while allowing 37. This second-half performance was a key factor in the loss.</p><p>Cornell's offense put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 52.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.5%. They were dominant inside, hitting 78.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 24% of their threes (6/25). At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 15 of 17 attempts (88.2%).</p> <p>Nazir Williams and AK Okereke both scored 19 points, with Williams adding 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Jack Daugherty contributed 16 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes, while Landon Wolf and Guy Ragland Jr. were perfect from deep, with Wolf going 3 for 3 and Ragland 2 for 2.</p><p>Despite Cornell's defensive struggles, they still managed to put up 80 points in their latest game. The Big Red shot 52% from the field, connecting on 28 of their 53 attempts.</p> <p>Most of their damage came inside, where they hit 22 of 28 two-point shots, a 78% success rate. From beyond the arc, they went 6/25 for 24%. At the free-throw line, Cornell shot 88%, making 15 of 17 attempts.</p>

Siena Saints vs Cornell Big Red NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Greyhounds and Eagles face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Eagles are hosting the game at Physical Education Complex in Baltimore, MD. Loyola Maryland is favored by -6 in this non-conference contest against Coppin State. The game's over/under currently sits at 131.5 points.</p><h3>LOYOLA MARYLAND GREYHOUNDS VS COPPIN STATE EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Coppin State Eagles +6</p><p>This game will be played at Physical Education Complex at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COPPIN STATE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Coppin State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Loyola Maryland Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Loyola Maryland improved to 3-2 on the season with a 70-67 win over VMI on Tuesday. The Greyhounds were -4.5 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 137, falling short of the O/U line of 144.5.</p> 

<p>Loyola Maryland turned things around in the 2nd half after trailing 42-30 at halftime. They held VMI to just 25 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40 points of their own to complete the comeback.</p><p>Loyola Maryland's offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 38.8% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 6 of 29 attempts for a 20.7% three-point shooting percentage, while their effective field goal percentage was 43.3%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 12 of 15 attempts, good for 80%.</p> <p>Milos Ilic led the way with 28 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field. Rickey Bradley Jr. added 22 points, hitting 4 of 5 from three-point range, and TJ Johnson contributed 18 points, making 3 of 8 from deep. The Greyhounds also grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists in the game.</p><p>Despite giving up 67 points, Loyola Maryland's defense held their opponent to just 38% shooting from the field. The Greyhounds allowed 26 made field goals on 67 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Loyola Maryland limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 29 attempts, a 20% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 12 free throws.</p><h3>Can the Eagles Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Coppin State Eagles Recent Game</h3> 

<p>The Eagles faced a tough challenge on Tuesday, November 26th, as they went on the road to take on Saint Joseph's. Coppin State entered the game as +30 point underdogs and while they lost 83-54, they managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 137, just under the O/U line of 142.</p> 

<p>After trailing 42-26 at halftime, the Eagles scored 28 points in the 2nd half but allowed 41, leading to the final score.</p><p>Coppin State's offense struggled in their latest game, putting up just 54 points on 34.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.9%, and they hit only 4 of 15 attempts from beyond the arc, shooting 26.7% from three-point range.</p> <p>Erik Reynolds II led the team with 18 points, despite shooting 25% from three (3/12). Peter Oduro added 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Dasear Haskins contributed 15 points, hitting 3 of 5 threes and shooting 75% overall (6/8).</p><p>Despite giving up 83 points, Coppin State's defense did manage to limit their opponent's three-point shooting, holding them to just 29% from beyond the arc on 11/37 shooting. However, they struggled to contain the two-point game, allowing 31 field goals overall on 49% shooting.</p> <p>The Eagles also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 10 attempts for 76%. On the boards, Coppin State allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs Coppin State Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/2/24

<p>From Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, we have the Rangers and Angels facing off in an AL West matchup. Sunday's forecast in Anaheim calls for clear skies and temperatures in the mid-60s. Texas is favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -167 compared to the Angels at +141. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs.</p>

<p>First pitch for this one is set for 3:07 PM ET, and the game will be televised on BSSW. Nathan Eovaldi is starting for the Rangers, while the Angels are going with Jack Kochanowicz. Texas comes in with a record of 77-84, while the Angels are just 63-98. Los Angeles is currently on a five-game losing streak.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES ANGELS VS TEXAS RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Angels Moneyline +141</p><p>This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim at 3:07 ET on Sunday, September 29th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RANGERS VS ANGELS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Angels winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Angels to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was a wild game in the most recent game of this Rangers vs Angels series. Texas went into the matchup as -144 favorites and squeaked out a 9-8 win. The Rangers had a huge 9th inning, scoring four runs to pick up the win.</p>

<p>Andrew Heaney got the start for the Rangers, going just four innings while giving up seven runs and striking out three. Dane Dunning came out of the bullpen for the win, and Kirby Yates got the save. Jose Quijada took the loss for the Angels out of the bullpen.</p>

<p>Nathaniel Lowe and Wyatt Langford each homered for the Rangers, while Jonathan Ornelas scored three times and drove in two runs while going 1/1. Niko Kavadas hit the game's other home run for the Angels, going 2/3 with three RBIs.</p><h3>Rangers Records & Stats</h3><p>Texas is 77-84 overall, and they are 11 games behind the Astros in the AL West. The Rangers have gone 24-27 against other teams in the AL West. The Rangers have picked up two straight wins, and they are 5-5 across their last 10 games.</p>

<p>At home, the Rangers have gone 44-37 this year. On the road, they are just 33-47. As the favorite, the Rangers are 51-37 this year and 26-47 as the underdog. Texas' overall series record is 20-29-1, and they have lost two straight series.</p><p>The Rangers have been a below-average team against the run line this season, going 69-92 overall. They have been better on the road, where they are 35-45 vs. the run line. They have been a better bet on the run line as an underdog, going 39-34.</p><p>The Rangers are on the road against the Angels today, with the over/under line set at 8 runs. Texas and their opponents have combined to average 8.8 runs per game this season, and the over/under record for Rangers games is 76-80. The average over/under line for Texas games is also 8 runs, and when the line has been set at 8 runs, the over/under record is 9-17-2. In total, 101 of the Rangers' games have had over/under lines set at more than 8 runs, which accounts for 62.7% of their games this season.</p><p>Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi finished with a no-decision in each of his last three outings. Most recently, he faced the Athletics on September 24th, where he went seven innings, giving up three earned runs on four hits. In that outing, he gave up one homer. Eovaldi has a record of 11-8 this season and an ERA of 3.96. Opponents are batting .229 off the right-hander this season. Eovaldi has made 28 starts, and his ERA at home is 4.01 compared to 5.11 on the road.</p><p>Adolis Garcia has been the Rangers' top power threat this season, as he is 2nd on the team with 25 home runs and leads the team with 85 RBIs. However, he is batting just .224 for the season. Marcus Semien and Corey Seager are also near the top of the home run and RBI leaderboards for the Rangers, with Semien having 23 homers and Seager at 30. Seager is batting .278 for the season, and Semien comes in with a batting average of .237.</p>

<p>As a team, the Rangers are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 20th in the league. They have been pretty consistent offensively, as they are 18th in road games and 19th in home games in terms of runs scored. Texas is also near the bottom of the league in terms of OPS, and their team batting average of .238 is 15th in the MLB.</p><h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 63-98, the Angels are 5th in the AL West and trail the Astros by 25 games. The Angels have lost five straight games, and they are 2-8 over their last 10. In the AL West, they have gone 21-30 this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Angels are 32-48 compared to 31-50 on the road. So far, they are just 8-19 as the favorite and 55-79 as the underdog. Los Angeles has dropped two straight at home, and their overall series record is 14-33-3, including losing two straight series.</p><p>When the Angels win, they do so by an average of 3.1 runs per game. In their losses, they lose by an average of 3.5 runs per game. Their overall run line record is 78-83, and they are 39-41 against the run line at home. They are 39-42 against the run line on the road. They have been the underdog in most games, going 72-62 against the run line in that role. As the favorite, they are just 6-21 against the run line.</p><p>When the Los Angeles Angels play at home, the over/under line is typically set at 8 runs. Their games have averaged a combined 8.8 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 76-79. When the line is set at 8 runs, their over/under record is 20-10-2. Overall, 68.3% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8 runs.</p><p>Through 10 starts, Jack Kochanowicz has a record of 2-5 and an ERA of 4.01. He has made seven quality starts this year and is coming off an outing in which he didn't allow a run. Against the White Sox on September 24th, Kochanowicz went seven innings, giving up just three hits and issuing zero walks. He finished with three strikeouts in the outing. Kochanowicz has a WHIP of 1.22 and is averaging just 3.7 strikeouts per nine innings. For the season, he has allowed seven homers. Kochanowicz's ERA at home is 5.43 compared to 4.78 on the road.</p><p>Los Angeles comes into today's game as the worst scoring team in the league, averaging just 3.9 runs per game. They haven't been any better at home, where they are putting up just 4 runs per contest. As a team, the Angels are batting just .230, which is 20th in the league, and their team on-base percentage of .302 is also near the bottom of the league.</p>

<p>Over the past six games, Logan O'Hoppe has gone 11/23 (.478) with a home run and six runs scored. Zach Neto has also been swinging the bat well, going 6/20 with two homers in this stretch. Neto is 2nd on the team with 23 homers, and Taylor Ward is the team's top power threat, with 25 homers and 75 RBIs.</p>

Texas Rangers vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Pick & Prediction 9/29/24

<p>The Mavericks are looking to even up this first-round series with the Thunder at two games apiece when they tip off at 9:30 PM ET at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. TNT is carrying this one on TV, and the Mavericks are favored by one point at home. The over/under line is at 213.5 points, and the money line odds are -118 for the Mavericks and -102 for the Thunder.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS DALLAS MAVERICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder +1</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 9:30 ET on Monday, May 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 118-114 in favor of the Thunder.</li><li>Our projections have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishing with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Thunder finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><p>The Mavericks picked up a 105-101 win over the Thunder in the most recent game of this series. Going into the game, the Mavericks were favored by 1.5 points and covered the spread. The over/under line for the game was set at 217.5 points, and the teams fell 11.5 points short of that mark.</p>

<p>P.J. Washington led the Mavericks with 27 points in the win, and Luka Doncic added 22 points and 15 rebounds. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 31 points and 10 rebounds for the Thunder. Both teams shot just 33.3% from three-point range, and the Mavericks made just 11 threes.</p><h3>Will the Thunder Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Today's game against the Mavericks is the 23rd time this season that the Thunder have been the underdog. In those games, they have gone 10-12 straight up and 12-10 against the spread. As the underdog, their average scoring margin is -1.5 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game against the Mavericks, the Thunder lost by a score of 105-101. They were 1.5-point underdogs in that game, giving them an ATS loss. The O/U line for that game was 217.5 points.</p>

<p>Oklahoma City's O/U record for the season is 46-42-1, and their games have averaged 230.8 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 213.5, which is lower than their season average of 230.5.</p>

<p>The Thunder are currently 1st in the Western Conference with a record of 57-25. In the West, they have gone 36-16 against other conference opponents and 21-9 in non-conference games. On the road, they are 26-18.</p>

<p>Oklahoma City has lost two straight games and is 51-38 against the spread this season. On the road, they are 22-22 ATS, and their average scoring differential on the road is +2.3 points per game.</p><p>Oklahoma City comes into the game as the NBA's 3rd ranked scoring offense, at 120.1 points per game. But they have been below the league average in 37.8% of their games. The Thunder's three-point shooting percentage of 38% is the best mark in the league. Overall, they are shooting 49% from the field, which is the 3rd best rate in the league.</p>

<p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 28.2 points per game over his last five games, along with 6.8 assists and 9.2 rebounds. His season-long numbers are 30.1 points, 6.2 assists, and 5.5 rebounds. Jalen Williams is averaging 19.1 points for the season and 19.8 points in his last five games.</p><p>On the season, the Thunder have been a solid defensive team, ranking 10th in points allowed per game at 111.4. They have been even better on the road, giving up 113.7 points per game, which is 14th in the NBA.</p>

<p>One area where Oklahoma City has excelled is in steals and blocked shots, ranking 1st in both categories. They have also done a good job defending the paint, as they are 2nd in two-point shooting percentage allowed.</p>

<p>Over their last five games, the Thunder have been even better on the defensive end, giving up just 98.6 points per game. During this stretch, they have been the top-ranked defense in terms of field goal percentage allowed.</p><h3>Will the Dallas Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>In games this season, the Mavericks have averaged a combined scoring total of 231.2 points per game compared to today's O/U line of 213.5. In their most recent game vs. the Thunder, the teams combined for 206 points.</p>

<p>Dallas has gone 41-50 on the O/U this season and 37 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today's. In non-conference games, the Mavs are 19-11 on the O/U.</p>

<p>The Mavericks have won their last two games straight up and are currently favored by 1 point against the Thunder. In the Western Conference, they are in 5th place with a record of 50-32.</p>

<p>Against the spread, the Mavericks are 54-37 for the season and have covered in their last two games. At home, they are 24-21 ATS and have an average scoring differential of +3.8 points per game.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Mavericks have a straight-up record of 42-15 and are 37-20 vs. the spread. In their last game vs. the Thunder, Dallas won 105-101 and covered the spread (-1.5).</p><p>Overall, the Mavericks are averaging 117.9 points per game this season, which is 8th in the NBA. Their scoring average at home is 117.7 points per contest, which is 9th in the league. Dallas is 3rd in both three-point attempts and makes this season, but they are just 15th in three-point shooting percentage. The team's three-point shooting percentage of 36% is 15th in the league.</p>

<p>Luka Doncic is averaging 26.6 points per game over his last five games to go along with 8.8 assists and 9 rebounds. His season three-point shooting percentage is 38.2%. Kyrie Irving is averaging 19 points and 6.2 assists in his last five games and 25.6 points for the year. P.J. Washington has hit 3.6 threes per game in his last five games on a shooting percentage of 47.4%.</p><p>So far this season, the Mavericks have been a middle-of-the-pack defense, ranking 17th in points allowed per game at 114.4. At home, they have been slightly better, allowing 113.9 points per game.</p>

<p>Over their last five games, the Mavericks have been even better on the defensive end, ranking 7th in points allowed at 104.4. During this stretch, they have been particularly good at defending the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot just 32.8% from beyond the arc.</p>

<p>On the season, opposing teams have hit 36.8% of their three-point attempts against Dallas. In terms of made threes allowed per game, the Mavericks are 17th in the NBA.</p>

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