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<p>In this American League matchup, the Red Sox (58-54, 31-26 home) play host to the Royals (36-78, 15-42 away) at Fenway Park. Taking the mound for the Red Sox is Kutter Crawford, while the Royals will go with Brady Singer. Check out my pick for two of this Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Royals matchup.</p><h3>KANSAS CITY ROYALS VS BOSTON RED SOX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas City Royals +1.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Fenway Park at 7:10 ET on Tuesday, August 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS CITY ROYALS:</h3><ul><li>The Royals will be taking on a Red Sox club that is just 2-3 vs. the runline over their last five games.</li><li>Against the runline, the Red Sox have gone just 1-4 in their last five home games.</li><li>In Brady Singer's three most recent starts, the Royals are 2-1.</li></ul><h3>KANSAS CITY ROYALS SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR ROAD RECORD</h3><p>Heading into the game, the Royals are 5th in the AL Central on an overall record of 36-78. The team's season-long road record is 15-42, which includes losing each of their past five road series. Against the runline, the Royals are 45-69 and have an over/under mark of 54-58. Their runline record on the road is 21-36 this year.</p><p><p>Brady Singer has taken the hill 22 times in 2023, compiling a 7-8 record. He's currently on a three-game streak of not allowing a home run, and his slugging percentage allowed sits at .443. Singer has struck out 104 batters this season, and his WHIP is 1.39.</p></p><p>Kansas City is looking to Brady Singer to lead them to another victory after he pitched a stellar game against the Mets, shutting them out with zero earned runs on three hits over eight innings in their last matchup, which ended 9-2.</p><p>Over their last five games, the Royals are ranked 13th in the league in scoring at 3.8 runs per game. Their season-long scoring average of 3.9 per contest puts them 26th in baseball. In terms of on-base percentage, Kansas City is 22nd, with an OBP currently sitting at .297. The team's collective batting average is .238 (18th).</p><p>Bobby Witt Jr. has been one of the Kansas City Royals' most productive hitters in 2023, boasting a .269 batting average and driving in 68 runs. The young star has also hit 20 home runs this season.</p><h3>WILL THE BOSTON RED SOX TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Entering game 113 of their season, the Red Sox are 12 games out in the AL East and are in 4th place. So far, their overall series record stands at 19-15-3. Boston's road winning percent is currently 49.1% (27-28) compared to 54.4% at home (31-26).</p><p><p>Kutter Crawford takes the mound with an overall record of 5-5 and an ERA of 3.62. On the road, he has been impressive, boasting a 5-3 record and 2.17 ERA in 12 appearances. At home, however, his numbers are not as strong; he has gone 0-2 with a 6.58 ERA in the same amount of games. His season-long WHIP stands at 1.08, accompanied by a batting average allowed of .222; opponents have managed to slug at just .384 against him so far this year.</p></p><p>Kutter Crawford's last outing ended with him going five innings in the Red Sox's 6-3 loss to the Mariners. He was unable to secure a win, but he did not allow any runs and only gave up four hits, resulting in a no-decision.</p><p>In their ten most recent games, the Red Sox have put together a batting average of only .224, placing them 24th compared to the rest of the league. At 4.9 runs per game, Boston is 9th in the MLB. This figure has come on a team batting average of .262 and OPS of .761 which has them 7th in baseball.</p><p>The Red Sox's offensive leader Masataka Yoshida has been a force to be reckoned with this season, boasting a .306 batting average. His impressive .481 slugging percentage and .364 on-base percentage have been integral to the team's success in 2023.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Privateers and Tigers. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on SEC, and it's hosted by the Tigers at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, LA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have LSU as the -27.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 151.5 points.</p><h3>NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS VS LSU TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Privateers +27.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pete Maravich Assembly Center at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Even though we have LSU winning straight-up, we like New Orleans at +27.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Privateers Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>New Orleans Privateers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Privateers dropped to 2-8 on the season following a 98-62 road loss to Texas on Thursday. Entering the game as +33.5 point underdogs, New Orleans not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 160, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.</p> <p>Trailing 44-28 at halftime, New Orleans allowed 54 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34 of their own. The Privateers will look to regroup after another tough loss.</p><p>New Orleans struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.8% from the field and 42.9% from the free-throw line. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.4%, and they managed 7 threes on 20 attempts, shooting 35% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Jordan Pope was a standout, scoring 42 points on 71.4% shooting, hitting 8 of 12 threes. Dae Dae Hunter added 16 points, shooting 60% overall and 57.1% from deep.</p><p>New Orleans struggled defensively, giving up 98 points on 54% shooting. They allowed 34 field goals on 63 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponents shot 50%, hitting 13 of 26 threes. They also sent them to the line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Tigers Win at Pete Maravich Assembly Center?</h3><p>LSU improved to 9-2 on the season with a dominant 99-53 win over Stetson on Tuesday. The Tigers, who were -23.5 favorites, covered the spread and the game’s total points of 152 went over the 150.5 O/U line.</p> <p>LSU jumped out to a 47-10 lead by halftime, but allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 52 of their own.</p><p>LSU's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 99 points with a 53.8% field goal percentage. They connected on 45.2% of their threes, hitting 14 of 31 attempts, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.6%.</p> <p>Mehki Ellison led the way with 23 points, shooting 50% from the field and from beyond the arc. Cam Carter and Vyctorius Miller each added 16 points, with Miller hitting 4 of 6 threes. Corey Chest contributed 13 points and 10 rebounds, while Curtis Givens III dished out 6 assists.</p><p>Despite LSU's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 53 points. The Tigers allowed a 53% shooting performance, with 35 made field goals on 65 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, LSU's defense gave up 14 threes on 31 attempts, a 45% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 83%.</p>

New Orleans Privateers vs LSU Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

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

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

Toronto Raptors vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Hoyas and Pirates game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Pirates hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FS1. Georgetown is favored by -2.5 in this Big East conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 130.5 points.</p><h3>GEORGETOWN HOYAS VS SETON HALL PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seton Hall Pirates +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 7:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SETON HALL PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Not only will Seton Hall pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Pressure Builds for Georgetown as Away Favorites</h3><p>Georgetown improved to 9-2 this season with a dominant 81-57 win over Creighton on Wednesday. The Hoyas, who were +4.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling under the O/U line of 145.5.</p> <p>Georgetown led 34-28 at halftime and took control in the 2nd half, scoring 47 points while holding Creighton to just 29 points.</p><p>Georgetown's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points with a 55% shooting performance from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 62.5% of their threes (10/16) and posting an effective field goal percentage of 63.3%.</p> <p>Jayden Epps and Steven Ashworth both knocked down 5 threes, with Epps hitting 83.3% from deep and finishing with 21 points. Micah Peavy also contributed 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Curtis Williams Jr. was perfect from three, hitting both of his attempts in just 12 minutes of action.</p><p>Georgetown's defense gave up 57 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 55% from the field, with 33 made baskets on 60 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 10 of 16 threes, shooting 62%. They also went 5/7 from the free-throw line, a 71% success rate.</p><h3>Can Seton Hall Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Seton Hall's season record dropped to 5-7 after a 79-67 road loss to Villanova on Tuesday. The Pirates, who were +8 underdogs, failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Seton Hall trailed 37-29 at halftime and couldn't close the gap in the second half, being outscored 42-38. The combined points of 146 exceeded the O/U line of 125.5.</p><p>Seton Hall's offense managed 67 points in their last game, shooting 39% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 44.1%. They hit 6 of 17 from beyond the arc, shooting 35.3% from three, while connecting on 71.4% of their free throws (15/21). The Pirates grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists as a team.</p> <p>Eric Dixon led the way with 25 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 44.4% overall despite struggling from three (1/6). Isaiah Coleman contributed 22 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 46.7% of his shots. Tyler Perkins was efficient, going 5/6 from deep and 6/7 overall, finishing with 17 points.</p><p>Seton Hall's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 65% of their two-point attempts, going 17/26.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Seton Hall's opponent shot 42%, hitting 9 of their 21 three-point attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 for 81%.</p>

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College football is one of the most popular betting options in the United States, and it’s also a sport that is enjoyed by many as well. College football begins in the early part of September, and a national champion is crowned in January every single year.

When it comes to college football, there are three different divisions that are played. It’s the teams that play at the highest level that attracts the most attention, and that’s also where you see most of the betting options.

There are just four teams that make it to the College Football Playoff each year, but that number is going to be expanding soon. There are other major bowl games that take place throughout the year, and those teams are chosen based on how they perform during the regular season.

This article will not only give you the best college football betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but it will also give you tips so you know how to bet on college football.
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Ohio State Buckeyes vs Oregon Ducks Betting Pick & Prediction College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Georgia Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl

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Buffalo Bulls vs Liberty Flames Betting Pick & Prediction Bahamas Bowl

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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Blackhawks versus the Stars? The puck drops at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Stars are favored by -1.5 against the Blackhawks in a Central division matchup.</p><h3>CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS DALLAS STARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Stars -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, November 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS STARS:</h3><ul><li>Based on our analysis, we foresee the Stars winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Stars on the moneyline</li><li>The Stars should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Does Chicago Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Chicago’s 4-2 win over the Ducks moved them to 5-8-1 this season. As +1.5 goal underdogs, the Blackhawks covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.</p> 

<p>All four of Chicago’s goals came from different players, and they held the Ducks scoreless until the third period. Isaak Phillips got things started at 7:03 in the first period, and the Blackhawks extended their lead to 3-0 before Anaheim finally scored.</p><p>Chicago found the net four times in their 4-2 win over Anaheim, with Ryan Donato scoring his 7th goal of the season. Seth Jones added his 2nd goal, while Isaak Phillips and Teuvo Teravainen also contributed. Teravainen's goal came on a power play, his 4th of the season.</p> <p>The Blackhawks took 29 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. Connor Bedard picked up two assists, bringing his season total to 9. Chicago had 12 giveaways in the game.</p><p>On the defensive side, Arvid Söderblom stood out with 38 saves and a 95% save percentage, helping the Blackhawks to a 4-2 win over the Ducks. Chicago's defense also contributed 6 takeaways and 5 hits. The Blackhawks led 3-0 late in the 2nd period, but they allowed two goals in the 3rd, including one at 19:56.</p><h3>Do the Stars Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Dallas fell to 7-4-0 after a 4-2 loss to the Panthers. The Stars were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the game’s 6 total goals falling just short of that mark.</p> 

<p>After trailing 2-0, Dallas tied it up in the second period, but the Panthers pulled ahead with two more goals, including an empty-netter. Evgenii Dadonov and Matt Duchene each scored for the Stars in the loss.</p><p>Dallas took 25 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to the Panthers but only found the net twice. Evgenii Dadonov scored his second goal of the season, while Matt Duchene added his seventh. Duchene also picked up his eighth assist on Dadonov's power-play goal.</p> <p>The Stars were held scoreless in the first period before getting on the board in the second. They ended the game with 32 giveaways.</p><p>Dallas' defense gave up the first two goals of the game, and after tying it at 2-2, they allowed two more, including the game-winner at 2:32 into the 3rd period and an empty-netter. Goalie Casey DeSmith made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Fightin' Blue Hens and Red Storm face off at 6:00 ET on FS1. The Red Storm are hosting the game at Carnesecca Arena in Queens, NY. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 159.5 points, with St. John's being favored by -24.5 over Delaware.</p><h3>DELAWARE FIGHTIN' BLUE HENS VS ST. JOHN'S RED STORM BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens +24.5</p><p>This game will be played at Carnesecca Arena at 6:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DELAWARE FIGHTIN' BLUE HENS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Red Storm.</li><li>Even though we have St. John's winning straight-up, we like Delaware at +24.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 159.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Fightin' Blue Hens Lock in a Road Win?</h3><h3>Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Blue Hens fell to 5-5 on the season after a 72-64 road loss to Saint Peter's on Friday. Entering the game as +2.5 point underdogs, Delaware not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Delaware trailed 34-33 at halftime and were outscored 38-31 in the second half. The game’s total points of 136 fell short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their latest game, Delaware put up 64 points, shooting 42.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.9%. They hit 53.8% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 28.6% (6/21) of their threes. At the free-throw line, the Fightin' Blue Hens shot 72%, making 18 of 25 attempts.</p> <p>Mouhamed Sow led the way, hitting 11 of 14 shots, including his only three-point attempt, to finish with 25 points. Niels Lane added 20 points, shooting 61.5% from the field and 50% from three. Bryce Eaton knocked down 5 of 7 threes, contributing 15 points and 7 rebounds, while Izaiah Pasha chipped in 13 points and 5 assists.</p><p>Delaware's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 45% from the field on 25 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 17 of 37 shooting, also 45%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Delaware's defense conceded 8 of 18 shooting, a 44% clip. They also sent the opposition to the line 16 times, where they hit 14 free throws, 87%. Delaware allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Red Storm?</h3><h3>St. John's Red Storm Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>St. John's improved to 10-2 on the season with a 72-70 win over Providence on Friday, December 20th. The Red Storm, who were -5.5 favorites going into the game, didn't cover the spread. The total points for the game were 142, just under the O/U line of 142.5.</p> 

<p>St. John's found themselves trailing 42-29 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Providence 43-28 to secure the win. They held the Friars to just 28 points in the second half while scoring 43 points of their own.</p><p>St. John's struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 16.7% from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 18 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.1%, and they also had a tough time at the free-throw line, converting just 42.3% of their 26 attempts.</p> <p>Zuby Ejiofor led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Bensley Joseph and Deivon Smith each added 17 points. Joseph hit 3 threes, and Smith contributed 4 assists. The Red Storm grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and finished with 11 assists as a team.</p><p>St. John's defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field, hitting 25 of 52 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 18 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 54% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opponent went 7/19, shooting 36%. St. John's also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 13 free throws, shooting 76%. The Red Storm gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p>

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SMU Mustangs vs Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Pick & Prediction College Football Playoff First Round Game

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Houston Rockets (-310) will take on the New Orleans Pelicans (+251) in a Western Southwest Division matchup. The Rockets are currently favored by 7.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 220.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The Rockets are currently on a three-game win streak and have a record of 20-9, which is good for second place in the Western Conference. On the other hand, the Pelicans have lost seven straight and have a record of 5-25, which is the worst in the West.</p><h3>HOUSTON ROCKETS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Rockets -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON ROCKETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-113 in favor of the Rockets.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Green finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Rockets finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Rockets Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 114-101 win over the Hornets on Monday, the Rockets improved to 20-9 this season. Houston, favored by 6 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 215 points fell short of the 221-point over/under line.</p> <p>A 14-0 run helped the Rockets take control early, as they held Charlotte to just 31 points in the first half. Though the Hornets outscored Houston 70-52 in the second half, the Rockets’ big lead allowed them to coast to victory.</p><p>Jabari Smith Jr. led the Rockets with 21 points and 11 rebounds in their win over the Hornets, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 40% efficiency. Fred VanVleet added 20 points, 6 assists, and 3 made threes, also shooting 50% overall. Amen Thompson contributed 19 points and 11 rebounds, connecting on 50% of his shots.</p> <p>As a team, the Rockets shot 43.4% from the field and made 13 threes at a 31% clip. VanVleet scored 12 of his 20 points in the opening quarter, while Smith and Thompson each added 8 points in the 3rd. Cam Whitmore also scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, finishing with 17 points in the game.</p><p>The Rockets’ defense was dominant in the 1st half, giving up just 15 points in the 1st quarter and 16 in the 2nd, helping them to a win despite a rough 2nd half. Overall, they held the Hornets to 101 points on 41% shooting.</p> <p>Houston did a great job defending the three, allowing just 10 made threes on 27% shooting. They also sent the Hornets to the line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Rockets finished with 39 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and added 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can The Pelicans Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>New Orleans dropped to 5-25 on the season after a 132-129 loss to the Nuggets on Sunday. The Pelicans were +8.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread at home. The game’s total points of 261 exceeded the O/U line of 231.5 by 29.5 points.</p> <p>New Orleans led 93-81 going into the 4th quarter after winning each of the first three quarters (29-28, 38-31, 26-22), but the Nuggets outscored them 38-26 in the final period to complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 132-129 loss to the Nuggets, the Pelicans shot 46.3% from the field and made 12 threes at a 30% clip. Jordan Hawkins led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 threes at 38.5%, while CJ McCollum added 24 points and 9 assists, connecting on 4 threes at 40%.</p> <p>Yves Missi contributed 21 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field. Hawkins scored 8 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, while McCollum added 9 in the 2nd and 6 more in the 4th, plus 2 in overtime.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive showing in the 3rd quarter, the Pelicans couldn’t contain the Nuggets in the 4th, giving up 38 points in a 132-129 loss. Overall, New Orleans allowed Denver to shoot 50% from the field.</p> <p>The Pelicans did well in limiting the Nuggets’ three-point shooting, holding them to 30% from beyond the arc with just 10 made threes. New Orleans also came up with 16 steals and 9 blocks in the game.</p>

Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

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

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

Utah Jazz vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-216) will host the Detroit Pistons (+181) in a non-conference matchup. The Kings are favored by 5.5 points and have dropped four straight games. The Pistons (+5.5) have won two in a row and are 10th in the Eastern Conference.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Golden 1 Center and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line is set at 227 points.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-128 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Detroit Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Detroit improved to 13-17 this season with a 117-114 win over the Lakers on Monday. The Pistons, who were +6.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 231 exceeded the over/under line of 222.</p> <p>Detroit went on a key 14-0 run, extending their lead from 32-27 to 46-27. Though the Lakers fought back, the Pistons edged them out in the 4th quarter, winning the final period 24-22.</p><p>Malik Beasley hit 5 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 21 points to lead the Pistons to a 117-114 win over the Lakers. Cade Cunningham added 20 points and 10 assists, while Jaden Ivey contributed 18 points, shooting 53.3% from the field.</p> <p>As a team, the Pistons shot 51.1% from the field and 36.7% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes. Beasley scored 9 points in the 1st quarter, and Cade added 8 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.</p><p>Despite a rough start, the Pistons tightened up defensively in the 4th quarter, allowing just 22 points to help secure a 117-114 win over the Lakers. Overall, Detroit gave up 114 points, with 32 points allowed in both the 1st and 2nd quarters.</p> <p>The Pistons struggled to contain the Lakers’ shooting, as Los Angeles hit 54% of their shots, including 14 threes at a 46% clip. Detroit also sent the Lakers to the line 25 times, where they made 20 free throws. The Pistons finished with 12 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can Sacramento Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 13-17 on the season after a 122-95 loss to the Pacers on Sunday. Sacramento, favored by 3 points at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 217 points fell short of the 235.5-point line.</p> <p>After a close first half, the Pacers pulled away by outscoring the Kings 35-26 in the 3rd quarter. Sacramento managed just 17 points in the 4th while allowing 35, leading to the lopsided final score.</p><p>In Sunday's 122-95 loss to the Pacers, the Kings struggled offensively, shooting just 36.5% from the field. Their three-point shooting was also below average, hitting 31.6% with 12 made threes.</p> <p>De'Aaron Fox led the Kings with 23 points and 7 assists, though he shot 36.8% from the field and made 2 threes at 33.3%. Domantas Sabonis contributed 17 points and 21 rebounds, shooting 36.4%, while Malik Monk added 14 points, hitting 2 threes at 22.2%.</p><p>The Kings held the Pacers to 21 points in the 1st quarter but struggled defensively the rest of the way, giving up 31 points in the 2nd and 35 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, leading to a 122-95 loss. Sacramento allowed Indiana to shoot 58% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pacers hit 17 threes at a 43% clip. The Kings sent Indiana to the line just 8 times, where they made 5 free throws. Sacramento finished with 32 defensive rebounds, allowing 6 offensive boards, while recording 3 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Pirates and Bluejays. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on FS1, and it's hosted by the Bluejays at CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, NE. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Big East conference contest is set at 144.5 points, with Creighton being favored by -8.5 at home against Seton Hall.</p><h3>SETON HALL PIRATES VS CREIGHTON BLUEJAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seton Hall Pirates +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at CHI Health Center Omaha at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, February 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SETON HALL PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Bluejays.</li><li>Even though we have Creighton winning straight-up, we like Seton Hall at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Pirates Offense Score Enough in Omaha?</h3><p>Seton Hall enters today's game against Creighton as an underdog, with a point spread of +8.5. The Pirates have an overall record of 18-9 and are currently on a three-game win streak. In Big East play, they have gone 10-5 compared to 8-4 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>So far this season, Seton Hall has gone 6-6 on the road, and they are coming off a 76-64 win over Butler. Over their last 10 road games, the Pirates have gone 6-4, and their average scoring margin away from home is -3.7 points per game.</p><p>Seton Hall's ATS record this season is 12-14, including a mark of 5-7 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Pirates have gone 6-4 ATS.</p><p>The over/under record for Seton Hall games this season is 12-14. Today's over/under line of 144.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this season (140.7). Over their last three games, the OU record is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those games is 142 points.</p><p>The Seton Hall offense is coming off a game in which they scored 76 points vs. Butler. Overall their field goal percentage was 49.2% while connecting on 5 threes. On the offensive front, the Pirates have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, ranking 147th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 324th in terms of percentage and 334th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Seton Hall defense is giving up an average of 68.9 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 8.3 threes per game vs. Creighton. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 33.8%.</p><h3>Will the Bluejays Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Creighton comes into this game as 8.5-point favorites. They have been the favorite in 25 of their 28 games this season, going 19-6 in those games. The Bluejays have been even better at home, going 12-3 compared to 8-5 on the road.</p>

<p>After losing their most recent game to St. John's, Creighton will look to get back on track. Over their last 10 games, they have gone 8-2 at home, and they are 4-1 in their last five at home. So far this season, their average scoring margin at home is +15.0 points per game.</p><p>Creighton's ATS record this season is currently .500 at 14-14. At home, they are just 6-9 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bluejays have gone just 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Creighton games is 13-15, and the average scoring total in their games is 150.3 points. Today's over/under line of 144.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (148.9). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 143 points, and in their last 10 games, their OU record is 7-3.</p><p>Creighton offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 66 points against St. John's. In that game, they made 6/26 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 39.7%. Currently leading the team in scoring is Baylor Scheierman who comes into today's matchup averaging 18.2. Trey Alexander also heads into the game with a PPG average of 17.6.</p><p>Currently, the Bluejays' defense holds the 107th rank in the nation, allowing 69.5 points per game. In their previous game vs. St. John's, the Red Storm finished with a field goal percentage of 47% and a total of 80 points vs. Creighton.</p>

Seton Hall Pirates vs Creighton Bluejays Betting Pick & Prediction 2/28/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Sooners and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, KS, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Big 12 conference game currently have Kansas State as the -2.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 138.5 points.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA SOONERS VS KANSAS STATE WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas State Wildcats -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bramlage Coliseum at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, January 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS STATE WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will Kansas State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Manhattan Possible for the Sooners?</h3><p>With a road record of 2-2, Oklahoma has been much better at home this season, going 13-3 compared to 2-2 on the road. They are also 2-3 as the underdog, and for the season, they are 15-5.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 road games, the Sooners are 3-7, and they have lost two straight games. Their most recent game was an 85-84 loss to Texas Tech.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Oklahoma has gone 2-3 vs. the spread. Their overall ATS mark is 11-9. On the road, the Sooners are 2-2 vs. the spread this year, and their last 3 road ATS record is 1-2.</p><p>Oklahoma's over/under record this season sits at 10-10, and today's line of 138.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (144.8). So far, 13 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 146 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Oklahoma offense put up 84 points against Texas Tech. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 47.5% and made 11 threes. Offensively, the Sooners have a season long field goal percentage of 48%, which is 59th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 192nd in percentage and 176th in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far this season, the Oklahoma defense has been performing well, ranking 58th in the country at 66.6 points allowed per contest. In their previous game vs. Texas Tech, the Red Raiders finished with a field goal percentage of 47% and a total of 85 points vs. Oklahoma.</p><h3>Will Kansas State Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>After a 74-52 loss to Houston, Kansas State will look to get back on track at home against Oklahoma. So far this season, the Wildcats have been much better at home, going 10-2 compared to 4-4 on the road. At home, Kansas State has an average scoring margin of +8.2 compared to -0.1 on the road.</p>

<p>On the season, Kansas State is 14-6, including a 4-3 mark in Big 12 play. They have been the favorite in 12 of their 20 games, going 11-1 in those contests. Over their last 10 games at home, the Wildcats have gone 9-1.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Kansas State has gone 6-6 vs. the spread. At home, they are 5-7 vs. the spread this year and 10-10 overall. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Wildcats have gone 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 138.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Kansas State games this season (144.6). So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 135 points, which is higher than the season average of 141.2 points per game.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Kansas State offense concluded with only 52 points against Houston. Throughout the game, they made 7/21 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 40.4%. The team's scoring leader is Cam Carter, who holds an average of 16.3 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Arthur Kaluma is averaging 15 points per game this season.</p><p>The Wildcats' defense is presently ranked 90th nationally, allowing an average of 68.2 points per contest. The Kansas State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 74 points and allowed Houston to connect on 7 threes.</p>

Oklahoma Sooners vs Kansas State Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 1/30/24