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<p>Looking to win big? The Ramblers and Explorers face off at 6:30 ET on ESPN+. The Explorers are hosting the game at John Glaser Arena in Philadelphia, PA. Loyola Chicago is favored by -1.5 in this Atlantic 10 conference matchup the against La Salle. The over/under for the game is set at 148 points.</p><h3>LOYOLA CHICAGO RAMBLERS VS LA SALLE EXPLORERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: La Salle Explorers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at John Glaser Arena at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LA SALLE EXPLORERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Explorers.</li><li>Not only will La Salle pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Ramblers Defense Show Up in Philadelphia?</h3><h3>Loyola Chicago Ramblers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Loyola Chicago dropped to 8-5 on the season after an 84-65 home loss to VCU on Saturday. The Ramblers entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 149, surpassing the O/U line of 139.5.</p> 

<p>After leading 40-37 at halftime, Loyola Chicago struggled in the second half, scoring just 25 points while allowing 47.</p><p>Loyola Chicago managed just 65 points in their last game, shooting 38.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.5%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 24 attempts, and went 15 for 23 from the free-throw line, good for 65.2%.</p> <p>Phillip Russell led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 of 8 from three-point range and shooting 63.6% overall. Des Watson added 20 points, shooting 53.3% from the field and 44.4% from deep, while Jack Clark contributed 12 points and 11 rebounds, despite missing all 3 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Even though Loyola Chicago held their opponent to 38% shooting, they still gave up 84 points. The Ramblers allowed 21 field goals, including 13 two-pointers at a 41% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponent hit 8 threes on 24 attempts, shooting 33%. Loyola also sent them to the line 23 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 65%.</p><h3>Will the La Salle Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>La Salle's record dropped to 7-6 after an 84-70 loss to Dayton on Tuesday. The Explorers were +16.5 point underdogs going into the game, and while they didn’t pull off the upset, they did manage to cover the spread.</p> <p>After falling behind 36-21 in the first half, La Salle put up 49 points in the second half but also allowed 48 points. The total points for the game ended at 154, going over the pre-game O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>La Salle put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 41% from the field and 35% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.9%, and they hit 68.4% of their free throws, going 13-for-19 from the line.</p> <p>Malachi Smith led the way with 20 points, 6 assists, and 5 rebounds, shooting 61.5% overall and 50% from deep. Daeshon Shepherd also had a strong performance, scoring 18 points and grabbing 8 rebounds, hitting 70% of his shots.</p><p>La Salle's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 60% of their two-point attempts, with 24 made shots from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, La Salle's defense held their opponent to 28% shooting, with 7 made threes. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 15 free throws for 71%.</p>

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<p>At 10:00 ET, the Celtics (-217) will travel to Denver to take on the Nuggets (+179). This non-conference matchup will be played at Ball Arena and can be seen on TNT.</p>

<p>Boston (-5.5) comes into this game with a 26-10 record and is currently 2nd in the Eastern Conference. Denver (+5.5) is 4th in the Western Conference and has a record of 20-14.</p><h3>BOSTON CELTICS VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Celtics -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON CELTICS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-112 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 20 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Celtics Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>The Celtics fell to 26-10 on the season after a 105-92 road loss to the Thunder on Sunday. Boston, favored by 1 point, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 197 points was well below the O/U line of 225.</p> <p>Boston led 65-55 at halftime but struggled offensively in the 2nd half, scoring just 27 points. They were outscored 29-12 in the 4th quarter after entering the final period with an 80-76 lead.</p><p>In Sunday's loss to the Thunder, the Celtics' offense struggled, shooting just 36.5% from the field and hitting only 9 threes at a 19.6% clip. Jayson Tatum led Boston with 26 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 41.2% from the floor and making 2 threes at 33.3%.</p> <p>Jaylen Brown added 21 points, scoring 10 in the 1st quarter and 11 in the 2nd. Kristaps Porzingis contributed 19 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field, while Derrick White chipped in 11 points, with 7 coming in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, the Celtics couldn’t overcome a rough 1st quarter, allowing 32 points in a 105-92 loss to the Thunder. Boston held Oklahoma City to 44% shooting overall.</p> <p>The Celtics struggled to contain the Thunder from beyond the arc, giving up 16 threes on 42% shooting. Boston sent Oklahoma City to the line 13 times, where they hit 11 free throws. The Celtics finished with 6 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Does Denver Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Denver moved to 20-14 on the season with a 122-111 road win over the Spurs on Saturday. The Nuggets, who were favored by 3 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 233 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 236.</p> <p>After falling behind 92-81 following a rough 3rd quarter, Denver clamped down defensively, holding San Antonio to just 16 points in the 4th while scoring 27 to complete the comeback.</p><p>Nikola Jokić's 46-point, 10-assist performance powered the Nuggets to a win over the Spurs, with Jokić hitting 3 threes at 37.5% and shooting 54.3% from the field. Michael Porter Jr. added 28 points, connecting on 4 threes at 44.4% shooting.</p> <p>As a team, the Nuggets struggled from deep, making just 10 threes at 30.3% and shooting 43.5% overall. Jokić scored 14 points in the 1st quarter and 9 in overtime, while Porter added 11 in the 3rd and 10 in the 4th.</p><p>Despite a rough 3rd quarter where they allowed 37 points, the Nuggets' defense locked down in the 4th, giving up just 16 points to secure the win. Overall, they held the Spurs to 111 points on 39% shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Denver limited San Antonio to 13 threes on 27% shooting. They also sent the Spurs to the line 18 times, where they made 16 free throws. The Nuggets finished with 11 steals and 7 blocks.</p>

Boston Celtics vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Catamounts and Terriers face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Terriers are hosting the game at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium in Spartanburg, SC. The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and Wofford is favored by -14.5 vs. Western Carolina in a Southern conference matchup.</p><h3>WESTERN CAROLINA CATAMOUNTS VS WOFFORD TERRIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Carolina Catamounts +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN CAROLINA CATAMOUNTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Terriers.</li><li>Even though we have Wofford winning straight-up, we like Western Carolina at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Catamounts Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>Western Carolina Catamounts Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Western Carolina fell to 1-9 on the season after an 88-69 home loss to Samford on Saturday. The Catamounts were +12 underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 157, just under the O/U line of 159.5.</p> 

<p>Western Carolina trailed 44-34 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 35 points while allowing 44. The Catamounts will look to regroup as they continue their season.</p><p>Western Carolina's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 39.3% from the field and hitting 11 of 28 from beyond the arc, also at 39.3%. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, and they connected on 71.4% of their free throws, going 10 for 14.</p> <p>Jaden Brownell and Bernard Pelote led the way, with Brownell scoring 23 points in just 18 minutes, shooting 8 of 11 overall and 3 of 5 from three. Pelote added 22 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep and 9 of 13 overall. Trey Fort also contributed 18 points, shooting 66.7% from the field and 60% from three.</p><p>Even though Western Carolina gave up 88 points, they held their opponent to 39% shooting overall, with a 39% mark from two-point range (13/33). From beyond the arc, their opponent hit 11 threes on 28 attempts, also shooting 39%.</p> <p>Western Carolina sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 71%. The Catamounts also allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Do the Terriers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Wofford Terriers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wofford improved to 6-8 on the season with an 81-78 road win over East Tennessee State on Saturday. The Terriers entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Wofford trailed 39-34 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring ETSU 47-39. The game’s total points of 159 exceeded the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>Wofford's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points with a field goal percentage of 61.7% and an effective field goal percentage of 72.3%. They shot 74.1% from two-point range and 45% from beyond the arc, though they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 48.3% of their attempts.</p> <p>Quimari Peterson and Dillon Bailey each scored 18 points, with Bailey hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Kyler Filewich was efficient inside, shooting 77.8% from the field and grabbing 8 rebounds. John Buggs III added 16 points, and Jackson Sivills chipped in 15, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite Wofford's defensive struggles, they still managed to put up 78 points in their last game. The Terriers shot 54% from the field, making 25 of their 46 attempts. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 64% of their two-point shots (16/25).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Wofford connected on 9 of 21 three-point attempts, good for 42%. They also went to the free-throw line 28 times, converting 19 of those for a 67% success rate. On the offensive glass, they gave up 6 rebounds.</p>

Western Carolina Catamounts vs Wofford Terriers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Greyhounds and Black Knights. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Black Knights at Christl Arena in West Point, NY. Get ready to place your bets! This Patriot League conference matchup has an over/under of 144.5 points, and Army is favored to win by -2.5 at home vs. Loyola Maryland.</p><h3>LOYOLA MARYLAND GREYHOUNDS VS ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Army Black Knights -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Christl Arena at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Black Knights.</li><li>Not only will Army pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Greyhounds Offense Score Enough in West Point?</h3><p>Loyola Maryland improved to 5-7 on the season with an 80-74 win over Lehigh on Sunday. The Greyhounds, who were -2.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Leading 37-34 at halftime, Loyola Maryland scored 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The game’s total points of 154 went over the 142.5 O/U line.</p><p>Loyola Maryland put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, with a strong 56.4% shooting inside the arc, though they struggled from deep, hitting just 3 of 13 threes (23.1%). At the free-throw line, they were solid, connecting on 27 of 33 attempts (81.8%).</p> <p>Cam Gillus and Jordan Stiemke each scored 25 points, with Gillus hitting 5 of 9 from three-point range. Tyler Whitney-Sidney added 22 points, shooting 40% from beyond the arc. Milos Ilic contributed 18 points and 3 assists, while Joshua Ingram chipped in 12 points and 4 assists.</p><p>Loyola Maryland's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field. They allowed 56% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 22/39 from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Loyola Maryland held their opponent to just 3/13 shooting, or 23%. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 33 times, where they hit 27 free throws for 81%. Loyola also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Black Knights Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Army Black Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Army fell to 4-8 on the season after a 71-63 road loss to Boston on Sunday. Entering the game as +4 underdogs, the Black Knights not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Army trailed 40-35 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 28 points while allowing 31. The game’s total points of 134 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 132.5.</p><p>Army's offense put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 40.7% from the field. They connected on 42.3% of their three-point attempts, hitting 11 of 26 from deep, while struggling inside the arc with a 39.4% two-point shooting rate. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 50.8%, and they made just 4 of 7 free throws, shooting 57.1% from the line.</p> <p>Michael McNair and Jalen Rucker each scored 17 points, with McNair hitting 5 of 7 threes. Ryan Curry and Josh Scovens added 13 points, with Scovens hitting 3 of 6 from three. Ben Roy also contributed 12 points, shooting 5 of 7 overall and making his only three-point attempt.</p><p>Despite Army's defensive efforts, they allowed 71 points on 50% shooting from the field. The opposing team found success inside, hitting 60% of their two-point attempts, going 18/30.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Army's defense gave up 9 threes on 23 attempts, a 39% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the line 11 times, where they made 8 free throws, shooting 72%.</p>

Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs Army Black Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Golden Eagles and Skyhawks face off at 8:30 ET on ESPN+. The Skyhawks are hosting the game at Kathleen and Tom Elam Center in Martin, TN. The over/under for this Ohio Valley conference contest is set at 152 points, with UT Martin being favored by -11 at home against Tennessee Tech.</p><h3>TENNESSEE TECH GOLDEN EAGLES VS UT MARTIN SKYHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles +11</p><p>This game will be played at Kathleen and Tom Elam Center at 8:30 ET on Thursday, February 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TENNESSEE TECH GOLDEN EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Skyhawks.</li><li>Even though we have UT Martin winning straight-up, we like Tennessee Tech at +11.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Golden Eagles Make it Happen in Martin?</h3><p>As a road underdog this season, Tennessee Tech is 5-17, and they come into this game with a 10-19 overall record. The Golden Eagles are 3-11 on the road this season, and their average scoring margin on the road is -12.2 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game, Tennessee Tech beat Eastern Illinois by a score of 75-67, and they are 1-2 in their last three road games. Over their last 10 road games, the Golden Eagles have gone 2-8.</p><p>Against the spread, Tennessee Tech has an even record of 13-13 this season. On the road, they are 6-8 vs. the spread, while going 1-2 in their last three road games. As the underdog, the Golden Eagles have gone 11-11 vs. the spread this year and are 2-1 in their last three games as the underdog.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 152 for Tennessee Tech's game against UT Martin is higher than the average over/under line in their games this season (139.9). So far, 24 of their games have had a lower over/under line than 152. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 138 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Tennessee Tech offense ended with 75 points against Eastern Illinois. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 50.9% and made 13 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Rodney Johnson Jr. with 18 points. Daniel Egbuniwe also added 16 points for the Golden Eagles.</p><p>On defense, Tennessee Tech is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 73.4 points per game. Against Eastern Illinois, the Golden Eagles' defense gave up 67 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Eastern Illinois only made 6 free-throws.</p><h3>Can the Skyhawks Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>UT Martin will enter this game as the favorite, as they have gone 10-3 when favored this season. Their win streak sits at five games, and they have gone 19-10 overall.</p>

<p>At home, the Skyhawks have been even better, going 6-3, including a current five-game win streak. For the season, they have an average scoring margin of +3.2 points per game.</p><p>UT Martin has an ATS record of 15-10 this season and they are 4-5 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Skyhawks have gone 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>UT Martin's over/under record for the season is 10-15 and today's line of 152 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (154.8). So far, 13 of their games have finished with less points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 170 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the UT Martin offense tallied 82 points in a matchup against Southeast Missouri State. Their field goal percentage for the game was 39.3%, and they made 8 threes. The top scorer for the Skyhawks was Jacob Crews with 31 points, while Jordan Sears also chipped in with 22 points.</p><p>Coming into the game, UT Martin will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 76.4 points per game (270th). In their previous game vs. Southeast Missouri State, the Redhawks finished with a field goal percentage of 35% and a total of 72 points vs. UT Martin.</p>

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles vs UT Martin Skyhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 2/29/24

<p>The Midshipmen and Crusaders are set to face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Crusaders will host the game at Hart Center in Worcester, MA. The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and Holy Cross is favored by -1.5 vs. Navy in a Patriot League conference matchup.</p><h3>NAVY MIDSHIPMEN VS HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Holy Cross Crusaders -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hart Center at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Crusaders.</li><li>Not only will Holy Cross pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Midshipmen Offense Score Enough in Worcester?</h3><h3>Navy Midshipmen Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Navy improved to 4-10 on the season with a narrow 71-70 win over Lafayette on Sunday. The Midshipmen, who were favored by 3 points, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 141 went over the pre-game line of 138.5.</p> <p>After leading 41-33 at halftime, Navy allowed Lafayette to score 37 points in the second half while managing only 30 themselves, but they held on for the win.</p><p>Navy's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field. They connected on 43.8% of their threes, going 7-for-16, and hit 70.6% from the free-throw line, making 12 of 17 attempts.</p> <p>Donovan Draper led the way with 17 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the floor. Caleb Williams added 16 points, hitting 4 of 8 from deep, while Andrew Phillips contributed 15 points, making 3 of 4 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Navy's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opponent shooting 43% from the field on 26 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 of 44 shooting, also at 43%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Navy's opponent hit 7 of 16 shots, good for 43%. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12, shooting 70%. Navy gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Crusaders Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Holy Cross Crusaders Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Crusaders dropped to 7-6 on the season after a 75-64 road loss to American on Sunday. Holy Cross entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 139, just over the O/U line of 137.5.</p> <p>Holy Cross trailed 30-26 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38 of their own. The Crusaders will look to tighten up their defense as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Holy Cross put up 64 points in their last game, shooting 42.1% from the field and 36% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.1%, with the team hitting 15 of 32 two-point attempts (46.9%). At the free-throw line, they connected on 7 of 10 shots for 70%.</p> <p>Max Green led the Crusaders with 20 points and 5 assists, though he shot just 3 of 9 from three. Joe Nugent hit 5 of 8 threes, finishing with 19 points, while Matt Rogers was 4 of 5 from deep, scoring 18 points. Julen Iturbe was perfect from the field, hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Despite Holy Cross's defensive efforts, they allowed 75 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Crusaders gave up 12 two-pointers on 24 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Holy Cross allowed 12 threes on 24 attempts, also at a 50% clip. They sent the opposing team to the line 17 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 88%. The Crusaders limited second-chance points, giving up just 3 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Thunder and Nuggets face off at 9:00 ET on ALT. The Nuggets are hosting the game at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 232 points, and the Nuggets are favored to win at home against the Thunder.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 9:00 ET on Friday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-108 in favor of the Thunder.</li><li>Our projections have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishing with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Thunder finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.8% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Thunder Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>In their last game, the Thunder took down the Knicks by a score of 129-120 and also covered the spread as 3.5-point favorites.</p>

<p>So far, the Thunder have an over/under record of 17-12 and have seen each of their last four games go over the over/under line.</p>

<p>When looking at their average over/under line this season, their games have an average over/under line of 231.9.</p>

<p>On the road, the Thunder have gone 8-4 this season and have an average scoring differential of +7.2 points per contest.</p>

<p>Against other teams in the Western Conference, the Thunder are 13-8 compared to going 7-1 in non-conference games. In the West, they are currently in 3rd place.</p>

<p>Oklahoma City has an overall record of 20-9 and are 3.5-point underdogs today vs. the Nuggets. If they win, they will have won three straight games and will also pick up their 3rd straight ATS win.</p><p>In their last game, the Thunder put up 129 points vs. the Knicks, which is above their season average of 121.3 points per game. From beyond the arc, the Thunder are shooting 38% on 33.2 attempts per game. Overall, the Thunder have a field goal percentage of 49%.</p><p>At present, the Thunder's defense is ranked 14th, allowing 113.6 points per game. Inside the arc, the Thunder defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 50.8% and 36.8% from three-point territory.</p><h3>Can the Nuggets Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>When looking at the overall records for the Nuggets and Thunder, it is no surprise that Denver is favored in this game, as they are 23-10 and have won six straight games. In their last game, they took down the Grizzlies by a score of 142-105.</p>

<p>Heading into today's game, the Nuggets are favored by 3.5 points and have an average scoring margin at home of +12.1 points per contest. Against the spread, they are 8-6 at home and 13-2 straight up.</p>

<p>In the Western Conference standings, Denver is in 2nd place, just 1.5 games behind the Lakers. Against other teams in the West, the Nuggets have gone 15-8 and 2-2 vs. teams in their division.</p>

<p>Denver has been favored in 30 of their 33 games and have a straight-up record of 22-8 in these matchups. Their ATS record when favored is 14-15, and they have covered the spread in six straight games.</p>

<p>On average, the Nuggets games have combined to finish with 225.9 points per game, and their games have finished with over 232 points in just five games this season. So far, Denver's over/under record is 12-20-1.</p><p>In their last game, Denver's offense was impressive by scoring 142 points versus the Grizzlies. They shot 57.3% from the field and were 12/14 from the free-throw line. Nikola Jokic leads the team in scoring with 26.3 PPG while Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 16.3 PPG.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Nuggets defense has held opposing team's to fewer points than the league average in 27.3% of their games. Currently, they are 3rd in the NBA at 110.0 points per game allowed. Most recently, the Nuggets' defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 105 points to the Grizzlies.</p>

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