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<p>At 7:30 ET, the 14-13 Timberwolves (-174) will take on the 14-15 Hawks (+146) in a non-conference matchup. Minnesota (-4) has lost two straight and is 10th in the Western Conference, while Atlanta (-3) has lost three straight and is 7th in the East. The over/under line for this game is 221 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and can be seen on FDSS.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -4</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 127-122 in favor of the Timberwolves.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Minnesota Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Timberwolves fell to 14-13 on the season after a 113-103 loss to the Warriors on Saturday. Playing at home, Minnesota entered the game as 4-point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 216 points narrowly missed the over/under line of 217.5.</p> <p>Golden State took control early with a 16-0 run, turning an 8-point deficit into a 31-23 lead. Minnesota fought back in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Warriors 38-29, but couldn’t complete the comeback, as they were outscored 34-28 in the final period.</p><p>In their 113-103 loss to the Warriors, the Timberwolves shot just 41.9% from the field. They connected on 14 threes at a 36.8% rate. Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo each scored 19 points, with DiVincenzo shooting 58.3% and Edwards hitting 30% of his shots.</p> <p>Rudy Gobert added 18 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 87.5%. DiVincenzo and Edwards both scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Naz Reid added 10 of his 16 points in the 3rd.</p><p>Defensively, the Timberwolves were solid in the 1st and 2nd quarters, allowing just 26 and 24 points, respectively. However, they gave up 34 points in the 4th, contributing to their 113-103 loss to the Warriors. Minnesota allowed Golden State to shoot 46% from the field.</p> <p>The Timberwolves struggled to contain the Warriors from beyond the arc, giving up 16 threes on 38% shooting. They also sent Golden State to the line 23 times, where the Warriors converted 17 free throws. Minnesota finished with 5 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Hawks Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Hawks fell to 14-15 on the season after a 128-112 home loss to the Grizzlies on Saturday. Atlanta entered the game as +2 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 16 points. The total score of 240 points exceeded the over/under line of 232.5.</p> <p>Memphis took control early with a 10-0 run, turning a 5-2 deficit into a 12-5 lead. The Hawks struggled in the first half, trailing 73-49 at the break. While they played the Grizzlies evenly in the 3rd quarter (27-27) and outscored them 36-28 in the 4th, it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.</p><p>De'Andre Hunter led the Hawks with 26 points in their 128-112 loss to the Grizzlies, shooting 64.3% from the field. Dyson Daniels added 15 points, hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip, while Jalen Johnson contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds despite shooting just 33.3%.</p> <p>As a team, the Hawks shot 48.8% from the field and made 14 threes, connecting at a 36.8% rate. Hunter scored 8 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, with Daniels also adding 8 points in the 3rd.</p><p>The Hawks’ defense struggled in the 1st quarter, giving up 43 points, and they couldn’t recover, allowing 128 points in a loss to the Grizzlies. Atlanta gave up 18 threes, with Memphis shooting 43% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Atlanta sent Memphis to the line just 13 times, with the Grizzlies hitting 10 free throws. The Hawks grabbed 35 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and recorded 11 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Sooners and Longhorns game? Catch the action at Moody Center in Austin, TX, as the Longhorns hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN. The over/under for this Big 12 conference contest is set at 144.5 points, with Texas being favored by -5.5 at home against Oklahoma.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA SOONERS VS TEXAS LONGHORNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Longhorns -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moody Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, March 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS LONGHORNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Longhorns.</li><li>Not only will Texas pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Sooners Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>After losing their last four games, Oklahoma is currently 20-10 on the season and 6-9 in Big 12 play. On the road, the Sooners are just 3-5, compared to their 15-5 record at home. As the underdog, Oklahoma is 3-7 this season.</p>

<p>During their last 10 road games, the Sooners have gone 4-6, and they are coming off an 87-85 loss to Houston. So far this season, they have been the underdog 10 times, going 3-7.</p><p>As the underdog, Oklahoma has gone just 4-6 vs. the spread this season and is just 2-3 ATS in their last 5 games as the underdog. On the road, the Sooners have an ATS record of just 3-5 this season and are 4-6 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Oklahoma games is 12-16 and today's line of 144.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (143.2). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 140 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Oklahoma offense tallied 85 points in a matchup against Houston. Their field goal percentage for the game was 52.7%, and they made 12 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Javian McCollum who comes into today's matchup averaging 13.6. Otega Oweh also heads into the game with a PPG average of 11.4.</p><p>So far, the Sooners' defense is ranked 68th in the country at 67.7 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Oklahoma's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 41.5% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 29.0% this season.</p><h3>Will the Longhorns Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>After losing to Baylor, the Longhorns are 19-11 on the season and 8-9 in Big 12 play. At home, they are 14-5 compared to 5-6 on the road. As the favorite, Texas is 15-4, and they have won three straight games at home.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Longhorns have an average scoring margin of +13.0 points per game at home compared to -4.0 on the road. On the year, they have gone 11-2 in non-conference games.</p><p>As the favorite, Texas is just 6-13 against the spread this season and they have gone just 3-7 vs. the number in their last 10 games as the favorite. Their home ATS record is just 7-12 for the year and they are 4-6 vs. the spread in their last 10 games at home.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 144.5 is very similar to the average over/under line in Texas games this season (144.6). So far, 18 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is up to 157 points.</p><p>Texas' offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 85 points against Baylor. They had an overall field goal percentage of 50% and made 16/21 free throws. The top scorer for the Longhorns was Max Abmas with 33 points, while Kadin Shedrick also chipped in with 14 points.</p><p>The Longhorns' defense is presently ranked 99th nationally, allowing an average of 69.3 points per contest. In their most recent game, the Texas defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Baylor knocked down 9 three-pointers on their way to 93 points.</p>

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