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<p>Looking to win big? The Devils and Maple Leafs face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Maple Leafs are hosting the game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. The Devils are the -1.5 goal favorite in this Eastern conference matchup against Maple Leafs. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>NEW JERSEY DEVILS VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Maple Leafs winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Maple Leafs on the moneyline (+101)</li><li>The Maple Leafs are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can New Jersey Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>New Jersey’s 3-0 loss to the Flames dropped them to 26-16-5 this season. The Devils were favored on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>All of the scoring came in the third period, with the Flames breaking the deadlock at 5:34. The Devils struggled offensively, managing just 22 shots on goal and committing 19 giveaways.</p><p>New Jersey's offense was held scoreless in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, despite firing 22 shots on goal. The Devils were shut out for the first time this season and recorded 19 giveaways.</p> <p>New Jersey was unable to find the net in any period, and none of their players scored in the game. The Devils also went without a power play goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Devils held strong through two periods, entering the 3rd in a 0-0 tie with the Flames. However, they gave up three goals in the final period, including an empty-netter. The first goal came at 5:34 in the 3rd, followed by another at 14:54, and the empty-netter at 16:45. New Jersey's defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits.</p><h3>Can the Maple Leafs Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Toronto fell to 27-16-2 after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. The Maple Leafs trailed early, with Minnesota scoring at 10:19 in the first period, but William Nylander equalized with a goal at 19:08 in the first. The game stayed tied until the Wild scored 2:14 into overtime.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 3. Toronto, as the underdog on the puck line, didn’t cover. All of the game’s scoring took place after 9:41 in the first period.</p><p>William Nylander netted his 9th goal of the season on a power play, as the Maple Leafs fell 2-1 in overtime to the Wild. Mitchell Marner picked up his 12th assist, while Auston Matthews added his 6th.</p> <p>Toronto fired 28 shots on goal but came away with just one score. They also recorded 10 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Maple Leafs allowed the opening goal at 9:41 in the first period and the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime, but they kept the Wild off the board in the second and third periods. Goalie Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, while the defense added 2 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

New Jersey Devils vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

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<p>The Titans are the slight favorite in this one, with their money line at -112 and the Texans' at -108. The Texans and Titans will face off on Sunday, January 5th at 1:00 ET on CBS. The Titans are the underdog at +1, and the current over/under line is 38.5 points. This AFC South matchup is being played at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN.</p><h3>HOUSTON TEXANS VS TENNESSEE TITANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Texans -1</p><p>This game will be played at Nissan Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, January 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON TEXANS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Texans winning this one by a score of 24 to 21</li><li>Not only do we have the Texans winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -1</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 38.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Texans Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Despite a two-game losing streak, the Texans still hold a 9-7 record and sit atop the AFC South. Our projections give them a 100% chance of making the playoffs and winning the division. Heading into week 18, they rank 16th in our NFL power rankings.</p> <p>Houston has an average scoring margin of -0.6 points per game and is 6-9-1 against the spread. They are 4-6-1 ATS as favorites and 2-3 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 5-10-1, with their games averaging 44.2 points compared to a 45-point line.</p><p>Heading into week 18, the Texans are 22nd in our offensive power rankings, averaging 21.8 points per game, which ranks 17th in the NFL. They are 21st in the league in passing yards per game (209.9) and 19th in passing attempts, with 33.9 per game. Houston ranks 19th in rushing attempts and 21st in rushing yards per game, averaging 106.4 yards on the ground. The Texans are 18th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversion percentage and 11th in red zone attempts, converting 22.6% of their trips inside the 20-yard line.</p> <p>In week 17, the Texans struggled offensively, scoring just 2 points in a 31-2 loss to the Ravens. C.J. Stroud threw for 185 yards on 17/31 passing, with 1 interception and no touchdowns. He was sacked 5 times. Joe Mixon led the team in rushing with 26 yards on 9 carries, while Nico Collins had 3 catches for 59 yards.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Texans' defense gave up 251 rushing yards to the Ravens, contributing to a tough 31-2 loss. The Texans allowed Baltimore to run for 5.8 yards per attempt and 432 total yards. Despite giving up only 181 passing yards, the Texans allowed two passing touchdowns and 11 completions. Houston's defense struggled on third downs, allowing the Ravens to convert 44.4% of their attempts. The Texans only managed one sack and had a negative quarterback hit differential.<p></p><h3>Will The Titans Win At Home Over The Texans?</h3><p>The Titans have dropped five straight games, including a 20-13 loss to the Jaguars in week 17. This puts Tennessee at 3-13, leaving them 4th in the AFC South. Their playoff chances are now at 0.0%.</p> <p>Heading into week 18, the Titans rank 24th in our NFL power rankings. They have an average scoring margin of -8.8 points per game and are 2-14 against the spread. Their O/U record is 9-6-1, with their games averaging 45.9 points per game.</p><p>Heading into week 18, the Titans rank 30th in our offensive power rankings. They are 24th in the NFL in points per game (18.6) and 28th in passing yards per game (193), despite ranking 21st in pass attempts. Tennessee averages 303.6 total yards per game, which is also 28th in the league. On the ground, they are 15th in rushing yards per game (110.6) on 26.1 attempts per game.</p> <p>Mason Rudolph threw for 193 yards (19/31) with one touchdown and one interception in week 17 against the Jaguars. Tyjae Spears led the team with 95 rushing yards on 20 carries, while Calvin Ridley had 5 catches for 84 yards. The Titans scored 7 points in the 3rd quarter and 3 in the 4th, after being shut out in the 1st quarter.</p><p>In their 20-13 loss to the Jaguars, the Titans' defense allowed two passing touchdowns and struggled on third downs, allowing Jacksonville to convert 61.5% of their third down attempts. The Titans gave up 173 passing yards on 15 completions and allowed the Jaguars to complete 68.2% of their passes. They also struggled to stop the run, giving up 122 yards on 33 attempts.<p></p>Tennessee's defense did manage two sacks in the game but lost the battle in quarterback hits and tackles for loss. This was a tough loss for the Titans, as they held the Jaguars to just 295 total yards but still came up short.</p>

Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans Betting Pick & Prediction 1/5/25

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Orlando Magic (-196) will take on the Charlotte Hornets (+164) in a Southeast Division matchup. The game will be played at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte.</p>

<p>Orlando is currently favored by 5 points and has won two straight games. The Magic are 11-7 on the season and sit in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Hornets are 6-10 and 12th in the East.</p><h3>ORLANDO MAGIC VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Orlando Magic -5</p><p>This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ORLANDO MAGIC:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 102-85 in favor of the Magic.</li><li>Our projections have Franz Wagner finishing with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Magic finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Orlando Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Orlando improved to 11-7 this season with a 111-100 win over the Pistons on Saturday. Playing at home, the Magic covered the spread as -9.5 favorites. The game’s total points of 211 exceeded the 207.5 O/U line by 3.5 points.</p> <p>Orlando’s 10-0 run early in the game helped them take control, but the Pistons fought back in the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Magic 32-23. Orlando responded by winning the 3rd quarter 32-26 and held off Detroit in the 4th, winning the final period 23-21.</p><p>Franz Wagner led the Magic to a win over the Pistons, finishing with 30 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists while hitting 4 threes at a 44.4% clip. He scored 12 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters. Moritz Wagner added 18 points, with 7 coming in the 2nd quarter and another 5 in the 4th.</p> <p>Orlando hit 12 threes in the game, shooting 30.8% from beyond the arc and 46% overall. Anthony Black contributed 11 points, with 7 coming in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Magic's defense came through when it mattered, giving up just 21 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters to help secure a win over the Pistons. Despite a rough 2nd quarter where they allowed 32 points, Orlando held Detroit to 100 points overall.</p> <p>Orlando limited the Pistons to 13 made threes on 39% shooting. Detroit also went 17/22 from the free-throw line. The Magic grabbed 27 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and finished with 13 steals and 9 blocks.</p><h3>Can Charlotte Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Charlotte dropped to 6-10 on the season after a 125-119 loss to the Bucks on Saturday. The Hornets were +7.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread, losing by just six. The total points for the game reached 244, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 224.</p> <p>Charlotte fell behind after being outscored 31-23 in the 2nd quarter and 37-34 in the 3rd. The Bucks went on a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 116-103 to 126-103. The Hornets rallied in the 4th, outscoring Milwaukee 34-29, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 125-119 loss to the Bucks, the Hornets shot 41% from the field but connected on 19 threes at a 40.4% clip. LaMelo Ball led the way with 50 points and 10 assists, hitting 6 threes despite shooting 35.3% from deep.</p> <p>Brandon Miller added 32 points and 11 rebounds, also making 6 threes at 46.2%. Ball scored 22 points in the 3rd quarter and 18 in the 4th, while Miller added 16 points in the final period.</p><p>The Hornets struggled defensively against the Bucks, giving up 125 points on 48% shooting. Their toughest stretch came in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed 37 points. Charlotte also sent Milwaukee to the free-throw line 26 times, where the Bucks converted 21 of their attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hornets had a tough time, allowing the Bucks to hit 18 threes at a 48% clip. Charlotte managed to secure 34 defensive rebounds, but they gave up 10 offensive boards. They also recorded 6 steals and 5 blocks in the game.</p>

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