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<p>At 8:00 ET, the 12th ranked Brooklyn Nets (11-18) will travel to Milwaukee to take on the 5th ranked Bucks (16-12). The Bucks are favored by 10.5 points and have won two straight games, while the Nets have lost two in a row.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will be played at Fiserv Forum and can be seen on YES.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-73 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.6% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Brooklyn Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>The Nets fell to 11-18 on the season after a 110-95 road loss to the Heat on Monday. Brooklyn entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 15. The total points for the game were 205, falling short of the 210.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Brooklyn started poorly, allowing 39 points in the 1st quarter, but bounced back by winning the 2nd quarter 29-19. They trailed 83-78 going into the 4th but were outscored 27-17 in the final period.</p><p>In their 110-95 loss to the Heat, the Nets shot just 39.3% from the field, with their three-point shooting at 38.2%, hitting 13 threes. Noah Clowney and Cameron Johnson each scored 19 points, with Clowney hitting 4 threes and Johnson adding 3.</p> <p>Keon Johnson contributed 15 points, and Tyrese Martin added 14, scoring 8 of those in the 3rd quarter. Clowney and Johnson both had strong 2nd quarters, with Clowney scoring 8 points and Johnson adding 7.</p><p>The Nets gave up 39 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 19. They allowed 25 points in the 3rd and 27 in the 4th, giving up 110 points in the loss.</p> <p>Brooklyn allowed Miami to shoot 49% from the field, including 41% from three, with the Heat hitting 17 threes. The Nets sent Miami to the line 24 times, where they made 21 free throws. Defensively, the Nets recorded 9 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Bucks improved to 16-12 on the season with a 112-91 road win over the Bulls on Monday. Milwaukee, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread with a dominant +21 point margin.</p> <p>A 12-0 run early on helped the Bucks jump out to a 33-17 lead after the 1st quarter. Chicago edged Milwaukee 28-26 in the 2nd quarter, but the Bucks responded by outscoring the Bulls 33-27 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th with a 92-72 lead, Milwaukee held the Bulls to 19 points in the final quarter, while scoring 20. The game’s total of 203 points fell well short of the 225.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their win over the Bulls, the Bucks connected on 18 threes, shooting 41.9% from deep. Their overall field goal percentage was 46%.</p> <p>Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez each scored 21 points, with Middleton adding 10 in the 2nd quarter. Bobby Portis contributed 19 points and 13 rebounds, scoring 9 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Bucks put on a defensive clinic against the Bulls on Monday, holding them to just 91 points. Milwaukee started strong, allowing only 17 points in the 1st quarter and capped the game with a 19-point 4th quarter. Overall, the Bucks limited the Bulls to 40% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Milwaukee was particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where Chicago shot just 20%, making only 10 threes. The Bucks also sent the Bulls to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 9. Milwaukee finished the game with 42 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 1 block.</p>

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<p>At 7:00 ET, the Miami Heat will travel to take on the Orlando Magic. The Magic (-159) are favored by 3 points over the Heat (+135) in this Eastern Southeast division matchup. The over/under line is currently sitting at 208.5 points.</p>

<p>Miami has dropped two straight games and is 13-12 on the season. The Heat are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Southeast Division. Orlando has lost three in a row and is 17-12 overall. The Magic are 4th in the East and 1st in the Southeast.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat +3</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-86 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Heat Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Heat dropped to 13-12 on the season after a 104-97 home loss to the Thunder on Friday. Miami entered the game as +1 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 201, falling short of the 217-point line.</p> <p>Miami went on a 12-0 run, turning a 58-51 deficit into a 63-58 lead, but the Thunder responded by outscoring the Heat 31-23 in the 3rd quarter. Miami tried to rally in the 4th, winning the quarter 27-23, but couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>In Friday's loss to the Thunder, the Heat managed just 97 points, shooting 43.4% from the field. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 30% of their attempts, with 12 made threes.</p> <p>Tyler Herro led Miami with 28 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 45.8% from the field and 30% from deep. Bam Adebayo added 17 points and 10 rebounds, scoring 7 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Heat tightened up in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 20 and 23 points, respectively, but it wasn't enough to overcome a 104-97 loss to the Thunder. Miami gave up 31 points in the 3rd quarter, contributing to the defeat.</p> <p>Miami allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 45% from the field, including 41% from three-point range, where the Thunder hit 14 threes. The Heat sent the Thunder to the line 17 times, with Oklahoma City converting 12 free throws. Miami finished with 9 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Will Orlando Win at Home?</h3><p>Orlando’s season record dropped to 17-12 after a 105-99 home loss to the Thunder on Thursday. The Magic entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread. The combined score of 204 points fell short of the 209.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>A 12-0 run by the Thunder in the 2nd quarter put Orlando in a tough spot, as they were outscored 36-18 in that period. The Magic fought back, winning the 3rd quarter 28-17 and edging the Thunder 25-23 in the 4th, but couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 99-point effort against the Thunder, the Magic shot 44.9% from the field and hit 31.4% of their threes, making 11 from beyond the arc. Anthony Black led the way with 23 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 50% clip and shooting 57.1% overall.</p> <p>Black scored 12 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Goga Bitadze and Tristan da Silva each added 7 points in the 3rd. Bitadze finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field, while da Silva also contributed 15 points, hitting 3 threes at 37.5%.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 3rd quarter, where they held the Thunder to just 17 points, the Magic couldn't overcome a tough 2nd quarter, giving up 36 points in a 105-99 loss. Overall, they allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 48% from the field.</p> <p>Orlando did a solid job defending the three, holding the Thunder to 32% shooting with 10 made threes. They also limited Oklahoma City to 16 free throw attempts, with the Thunder making 15. The Magic gave up 4 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

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The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nhl" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NHL</h2>
Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

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<p>The Seahawks are favored on the road with a money line of -188 as they take on the Bears at 8:15 ET on Thursday, December 26th. The Bears' money line odds are +157, and the point spread has the Seahawks -3.5. The over/under line is set at 43 points. This week 17 NFC matchup is being televised by AMZN.</p><h3>SEATTLE SEAHAWKS VS CHICAGO BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bears +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Soldier Field at 8:15 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Seahawks winning this one by a score of 19 to 16</li><li>Even though we like the Seahawks to win, our ATS pick is to take the Bears at +3.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 43 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Seahawks Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>Seattle heads into week 17 looking to snap a two-game losing streak, which includes a 30-13 loss to the Packers in week 15 and a 27-24 loss to the Vikings in week 16. The Seahawks are now 8-7, putting them 2nd in the NFC West and 9th in the conference. Our projections give them an 18.6% chance of making the playoffs and the same odds of winning the division.</p> <p>Seattle currently ranks 19th in our NFL power rankings and has a scoring margin of -0.1 points per game. Against the spread, they are 6-8-1 this season, with a 5-6 record as underdogs and a 1-2-1 record as favorites. Their O/U record is 8-7, with their games averaging 45.3 points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Seahawks rank 21st in our offensive power rankings. They are 15th in the NFL in points per game (22.6) and 14th in yards per game (336.4). Seattle has leaned heavily on the passing game, ranking 6th in pass attempts and 4th in passing yards per game. However, they rank 26th in rushing attempts and 30th in rushing yards per game. On 3rd down, they are 22nd in the league, converting 36.6% of their attempts, but they are 5th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Geno Smith threw for 314 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 16, with 2 interceptions against the Vikings. Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the team with 8 catches for 95 yards and a touchdown. Kenneth Walker III had 8 carries for 31 yards. Seattle scored 14 points in the 2nd quarter and 7 in the 4th but struggled on 3rd down, converting just 2 of 10 attempts.</p><p>In their 27-24 loss to the Vikings, the Seahawks allowed three passing touchdowns and struggled on third downs, allowing a 25% conversion rate. Despite holding Minnesota to 81 yards rushing on 24 attempts, Seattle gave up 217 yards through the air. The Seahawks did have three sacks and limited the Vikings to a 3.4 yards per attempt rushing average.<p></p>Seattle's defense gave up 298 total yards and allowed the Vikings to convert 37.1% of their third downs. The Seahawks also allowed two more tackles for loss and lost the QB hit differential in the game.</p><h3>Are The Bears Going Win In At Upset At Soldier Field</h3><p>Heading into week 17, the Bears are looking to snap a nine-game losing streak, which includes a 34-17 home loss to the Lions in week 16. This dropped Chicago to 4-11 on the season, and they now sit 22nd in our power rankings. The Bears are 4th in the NFC North and 14th in the conference, with their playoff chances at 0.0%.</p> <p>Chicago is 7-7-1 against the spread, but they have failed to cover in three straight games. Their average scoring margin this season is -3.9 points per game. The Bears’ O/U record is 6-9, with their games averaging 41.7 points compared to an O/U line of 43.2.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Bears rank 26th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 18.9 points per game, which is 26th in the NFL. They are 31st in total yards, with 294.5 per game, and 27th in passing yards, averaging 191.3 per game, despite being 11th in pass attempts. On the ground, they rank 25th in rushing yards per game, with 103.2, on 25.5 attempts per game. They have struggled on 3rd down, converting just 31.7% of the time, but they are 4th in the league in red zone conversion percentage, scoring on 45.7% of their trips.</p> <p>Caleb Williams has been playing well, throwing for 334 yards (26/40) and 2 touchdowns in week 16, without an interception. Keenan Allen had 9 catches for 141 yards and a touchdown in the loss to the Lions. Williams also led the team in rushing, with 34 yards on 6 carries.</p><p>In their 34-17 loss to the Lions, the Bears' defense struggled to get off the field, as the Lions converted 58.3% of their third down attempts. Chicago allowed 329 passing yards on 23 completions, with Detroit averaging 10.3 yards per attempt through the air. The Bears' defense managed just one sack and allowed three passing touchdowns.<p></p>On the ground, the Bears gave up 146 rushing yards to the Lions on 32 attempts, averaging 4.6 yards per attempt. Chicago's defense allowed Detroit to finish with 475 total yards in the game.</p>

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cowboys versus the Golden Hurricane? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Reynolds Center in Tulsa, OK. Oklahoma State comes into this non-conference matchup as the -5.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 153 points.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS VS TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tulsa Golden Hurricane +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Reynolds Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, December 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TULSA GOLDEN HURRICANE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Golden Hurricane.</li><li>Not only will Tulsa pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Cowboys Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Oklahoma State fell to 4-2 on the season after a 90-78 road loss to Nevada on Sunday. The Cowboys entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 168, exceeding the pre-game O/U line of 145.</p> <p>After trailing 40-33 at halftime, the Cowboys scored 45 points in the 2nd half but allowed 50, leading to the loss.</p><p>Oklahoma State put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 42% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28.6% on 6 of 21 attempts, but connected on 51.7% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they made 31 of 42 attempts, good for 73.8%.</p> <p>Kobe Sanders led the way with 27 points, shooting 70% overall and 60% from three-point range. Nick Davidson added 23 points, shooting 56.2% from the field. The Cowboys finished with 9 offensive rebounds and 8 assists in the game.</p><p>Oklahoma State's defense struggled, giving up 90 points on 58% shooting from the field. Their two-point defense was particularly vulnerable, allowing the opponent to hit 26 of 38 shots for a 68% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Oklahoma State allowed 7 threes on 18 attempts, a 38% shooting performance. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 17 free throws at a 68% rate.</p><h3>Will Tulsa Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Tulsa Golden Hurricane Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Tulsa’s season record dropped to 4-2 after a 74-71 road loss to Georgia State on Wednesday. The Golden Hurricane, who were -4.5 favorites going into the game, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 145, just under the O/U line of 147.</p> 

<p>Tulsa trailed 35-34 at halftime and couldn’t turn things around in the 2nd half, scoring 37 points while allowing 39.</p><p>Tulsa's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 42.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 35.5% of their three-point attempts, hitting 11 of 31 from deep, while struggling at the free-throw line, making just 6 of 11 for 54.5%.</p> <p>Zarique Nutter led the way with 22 points on 9 of 15 shooting, while Cesare Edwards and Keaston Willis each added 18 points. Edwards also grabbed 16 rebounds, and Willis knocked down 5 of 9 from beyond the arc. Dwon Odom contributed 16 points and 7 assists, and Nick McMullen recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Tulsa's defensive efforts, they gave up 74 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field. Tulsa struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing 24 makes on 46 attempts, a 52% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Tulsa's defense held their opponents to just 3 made threes on 16 attempts, an 18% shooting performance. However, they sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 17 attempts, shooting 73%. Tulsa also allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p>

Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/4/24