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The fact that the Oklahoma City Thunder have been a nice surprise has been widely-discussed. It seems Chris Paul is exerting some veteran influence over yet another team.

BetAnySports customers are still waiting to see who the first-round playoff opponent for OKC is going to be, and perhaps that matter will be cleared up a little more on Wednesday night, as the Thunder clash with the Miami Heat in a game scheduled for 8 PM ET at The VISA Athletic Center near Orlando.

You really do kind of wonder what real difference it makes if a team is seeded third, fourth, fifth or sixth in the West, since they are going to have to beat whoever is ahead of them anyway if they want get to the Finals. That being said, Utah is just a half-game back of them. And if everything ended right now, OKC would face Houston in the first round. With no home court edge in the bubble, however, it doesn't matter a lot whether you are the higher-seeded team in the West, other than the Lakers' matchup against whichever team emerges as the #8.

Darius Bazley is getting a real opportunity to show what he can do. The rookie who skipped college in order to train on his own and wound up the 23rd overall selection in the draft has responded by turning in strong games back-to-back, scoring 23 and 22 points, respectively, against Washington and Phoenix. For what it's worth, the only two rookies for the Thunder who have tallied 20 in consecutive games were James Harden and Russell Westbrook.

Dennis Schroder is back with his team in the bubble, after having left it to be at home for the birth of a child. Because he faces a mandatory quarantine, he won't be able to play for the Thunder until Game 1 of their first playoff series.

On Monday, playing on the back end of one of those back-to-back situations, OKC got off to a 14-point lead at the end of the first quarter, but got mauled the rest of the way by the Phoenix Suns, who have been on a bit of a rampage in the bubble. In all fairness, the 128-101 defeat came with the minutes being spread out rather liberally by coach Billy Donovan.

On the Heat injury report, <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betanysports"><strong>BetAnySports</strong> </a>patrons can see that reserve forward KZ Okpala is out due to "personal reasons" while Kelly Olynyk is available to play even with his thumb injury. Rookie Kendrick Nunn is "self-isolating" after having left the bubble and then returning, so for the time being the shooting guard is not expected to play, but that could change before game time.

Miami found itself tied at 48 at the half against Indiana on Monday, but then pulled away for a 114-92 win. TJ Warren, who had been tearing everything up for the most part, was held to just 12 points for the Pacers, due in no small part to hounding from defensive stopper Jimmy Butler. Meanwhile, a couple of the young guys were prominent for the Heat off the bench. Tyler Herro had 17 points in 25 minutes, while Derrick Jones Jr. played just 21 minutes and tallied 18 points. They were among seven double-figure scorers on this particular day, and will obviously play a big role in Erik Spoelstra's rotation once the playoffs begin.

Goran Dragic seems to like his role off the bench, but with Nunn out he stepped in and had 11 points, six rebounds and nine assists. He'd missed the previous game with a sprained ankle. There's been speculation that he might wind up in a starting role once the post-season begins.

The Thunder are still the NBA's pointspread leaders at 43-27 ATS, but Boston is nipping at their heels, due to OKC's 3-3 spread record in the bubble. But Miami hasn't been a bunch of world-beaters in this setting (3-3 SU), and let's not forget that they were not sensational when not at the "Triple-A" this season (just 14-19 SU before the break). Both of these teams bring balance, but the Thunder may have a little more in the tank. And with all their comeback wins, they're very rarely "out of it."

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<p>The Blue Devils and Dolphins are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NEC. The Dolphins will host the game at Ted Grant Court in Syracuse, NY. Central Connecticut State is favored by -6.5 in this Northeast conference matchup the against Le Moyne. The over/under for the game is set at 136.5 points.</p><h3>CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS VS LE MOYNE DOLPHINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Le Moyne Dolphins +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ted Grant Court at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LE MOYNE DOLPHINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Dolphins.</li><li>Not only will Le Moyne pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Blue Devils Chances on the Road</h3><h3>Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Central Connecticut State improved to 10-6 on the season with a 71-60 win over Fairleigh Dickinson on Saturday. The Blue Devils, who were -7 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>They led 37-30 at halftime and added 34 points in the second half while holding Fairleigh Dickinson to 30. The total points for the game were 131, falling under the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>Central Connecticut State's offense was led by Ahmed Barba-Bey's 25 points and 8 rebounds, as he shot 58.3% from three-point range, hitting 7 of 12 attempts. Jayden Brown added 16 points and 6 rebounds, connecting on 42.9% of his threes.</p> <p>The Blue Devils shot 50.9% from the field, with a 56.4% effective field goal percentage. They hit 59.5% of their two-point shots and went 6 for 18 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3%. At the free-throw line, they made 9 of 11 attempts, good for 81.8%.</p><p>Central Connecticut State put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 60 points on 31% shooting from the field. They were especially effective inside, limiting the opposition to 32% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Central Connecticut State's defense allowed 10 threes on 32 attempts, a 31% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 10 shots for 71%.</p><h3>Will Le Moyne Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><h3>Le Moyne Dolphins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Le Moyne improved to 5-13 on the season with a narrow 73-72 win over Stonehill on Monday. The Dolphins, who were +1.5 point underdogs, not only picked up the win but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Le Moyne led 38-30 at halftime but allowed 42 points in the second half while scoring 35. The game’s total points of 145 went over the pre-game line of 142.5.</p><p>Le Moyne's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 39.7% from the field. They connected on 45.8% of their three-point attempts, hitting 11 of 24 from deep, while their two-point shooting was just 35.3%.</p> <p>Robby Carmody led the way with 20 points, hitting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc. AJ Dancler added 19 points and 9 assists, shooting 4 of 7 from three-point range, and Hermann Koffi contributed 18 points, also making 4 threes.</p><p>Le Moyne's defense gave up 72 points while holding the opposing team to 39% shooting from the field. They allowed 12 made two-point shots on 34 attempts, a 35% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the other team shot 45%, hitting 11 of 24 three-point attempts. Le Moyne also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 16, a 76% success rate. The Dolphins gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Central Connecticut State Blue Devils vs Le Moyne Dolphins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/24/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Falcons and Rockets. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Rockets at Savage Arena in Toledo, OH. Get ready to place your bets! This Mid-American conference matchup has an over/under of 157.5 points, and Toledo is favored to win by -5.5 at home vs. Bowling Green.</p><h3>BOWLING GREEN FALCONS VS TOLEDO ROCKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toledo Rockets -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Savage Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TOLEDO ROCKETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Rockets.</li><li>Not only will Toledo pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Falcons Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>As the underdog, Bowling Green is 3-3 this season. They have a 14-5 overall record and have won four straight games. On the road, the Falcons are 3-2 this season and have gone 3-2 in their last five road games.</p>

<p>Bowling Green's average scoring margin on the road this season is -3.4 points per game. Their average scoring margin at home is +8.5 points per game. They have gone 9-2 at home this season.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Bowling Green has gone 3-3 vs. the spread and they are 8-8 overall. On the road, the Falcons are 2-3 vs. the spread this season and their last 10 road ATS mark is just 2-8. However, they have gone 3-0 vs. the spread in their last 3 games as the underdog.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 157.5 is higher than the average OU line in Bowling Green's games this season (147.2). So far, 15 of their games have finished with less points than today's over/under line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 162 points and their over/under record for the season is 10-6.</p><p>Bowling Green recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 84 points against Western Michigan. This output exceeded their season average of 76.8 points per game. Marcus Hill was the leading scorer for the Falcons, putting up 28 points. In addition, DaJion Humphrey contributed 13 points.</p><p>Currently, the Falcons' defense holds the 125th rank in the nation, allowing 70.8 points per game. In their previous game vs. Western Michigan, the Broncos finished with a field goal percentage of 39% and a total of 79 points vs. Bowling Green.</p><h3>Does Toledo Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>Entering this game, Toledo has a record of 12-7, including a 6-1 mark in Mid-American Conference play. The Rockets have been strong at home this season, going 7-4, and they have won three straight games at home.</p>

<p>Overall, Toledo has been the favorite in 11 of its 19 games, going 8-3 in those contests. The Rockets have gone 5-3 on the road, with an average scoring margin of +2.8 points per game.</p><p>As the favorite, Toledo has struggled vs. the spread this season, going 4-7. Their ATS record at home this year is 4-7, and over their last 10 games as the favorite, they are just 3-7. In their last 3 home games, the Rockets are 0-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 157.5 is slightly higher than the average over/under line in Toledo's games this season (155.4). So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 144 points.</p><p>Toledo is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 89 points vs. Northern Illinois. This figure is more than their season average of 78.7 points per game. Offensively, the Rockets have a season long field goal percentage of 47%, which is 81st in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 74th in percentage and 312nd in three-pointers made.</p><p>At this time, the Rockets' defense is positioned 249th in the country, permitting 76.3 points per game. The Toledo defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 73 points and allowed Northern Illinois to connect on 6 threes.</p>

Bowling Green Falcons vs Toledo Rockets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/24

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<p>Planning on watching today's Cowboys and Runnin' Utes game? Catch the action at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT, as the Runnin' Utes hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Big 12 conference contest is set at 153 points, with Utah being favored by -6.5 at home against Oklahoma State.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS VS UTAH RUNNIN' UTES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oklahoma State Cowboys +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Jon M. Huntsman Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Runnin' Utes.</li><li>Even though we have Utah winning straight-up, we like Oklahoma State at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Cowboys Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><p>Oklahoma State improved to 9-5 on the season with a 79-66 win over Kansas State on Tuesday. The Cowboys, who were -2.5 favorites, covered the spread at home. The total points for the game were 145, just under the O/U line of 146.5.</p> <p>Oklahoma State jumped out to a 43-24 lead by halftime but allowed 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. Despite the defensive lapse, they held on for the win.</p><p>Oklahoma State put up 79 points in their latest game, shooting 47.5% from the field and 42.9% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They also hit 77.8% of their free throws, going 14-for-18 from the line.</p> <p>Abou Ousmane led the way with 27 points on 11-of-15 shooting, including 1-for-1 from three-point range. Coleman Hawkins added 18 points, while David N'Guessan contributed 12 points and 12 rebounds.</p><p>Oklahoma State's defense gave up 66 points in their last game, allowing opponents to shoot 47% from the field. Inside the arc, they conceded 19 baskets on 38 attempts, a 50% success rate for the opposing team.</p> <p>From three-point range, Oklahoma State allowed 9 threes on 21 attempts, with the opposition hitting 42% of their shots. They also sent the other team to the line 18 times, where they converted 14 free throws, shooting 77%. Oklahoma State gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Runnin' Utes Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Utah's season record dropped to 8-6 after an 82-59 loss to Iowa State on Tuesday. The Utes entered the game as +16.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 141, falling short of the over/under line of 152.5.</p> <p>Utah trailed 38-25 at halftime and couldn't close the gap in the second half, allowing 44 points while scoring 34.</p><p>In their latest game, the Runnin' Utes struggled offensively, scoring just 59 points with a field goal percentage of 36.1%. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, and they hit only 24.1% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 29 attempts. At the free-throw line, they shot 61.5%, making 8 of 13.</p> <p>Utah grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 18 assists. Curtis Jones led the way with 23 points, shooting 58.8% overall and 42.9% from three-point range. He also contributed 6 assists and 5 rebounds.</p><p>Utah's defense gave up 82 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 53% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 21/39.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Utah held their opponent to 27% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 22 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the line 29 times, where they hit 22 free throws, shooting 75%. Utah also gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

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