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<p>Looking to win big? The Mustangs and Rainbow Warriors face off at 11:59 ET on None. The Rainbow Warriors are hosting the game at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 126.5 points, and Hawaii is favored by -14 to win at home against Cal Poly.</p><h3>CAL POLY MUSTANGS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cal Poly Mustangs +14</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 11:59 ET on Saturday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAL POLY MUSTANGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.</li><li>Even though we have Hawaii winning straight-up, we like Cal Poly at +14.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 126.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Mustangs Find a Way to Win in Honolulu?</h3><p>Cal Poly is coming off a 54-51 loss to Cal State Fullerton, and they have lost eight straight games overall. The Mustangs are 4-16 this season, including 0-8 in Big West play.</p>

<p>On the road, Cal Poly is just 1-10 this season, and they have lost their last eight games away from home. For the year, the Mustangs have an average scoring margin of -14.6 points per game on the road.</p><p>Cal Poly has an ATS record of 8-11 this season and they are 4-7 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last three road games, the Mustangs are 0-3 ATS and they have gone 1-2 vs. the spread as the underdog.</p><p>Cal Poly's over/under record for the season is 8-10-1, and the average scoring total in their games is 134.6. Today's over/under line of 126.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (134.5). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 123 points, and their over/under record during this stretch is 1-2.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 62.8 points per game, Cal Poly struggled in their previous game. Against Cal State Fullerton, the Mustangs scored 51 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 37.7%. Coming into the game, the Mustangs offense has strugled with their outside shot this season, hitting threes at a rate of just 30%. On average, they get up 17.6 three-point attempts per game and are averaging 12.6 made free-throws.</p><p>Cal Poly's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 72.2 points per game. The Cal Poly defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 54 points and allowed Cal State Fullerton to connect on 4 threes.</p><h3>Can the Rainbow Warriors Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>After a 78-61 loss to UC Santa Barbara, Hawaii is looking to snap a three-game losing streak. The Rainbow Warriors are 10-10 this season, including a 2-6 record in Big West play.</p>

<p>At home, Hawaii is 5-6 this season, and over their last 10 games at home, they are 4-6. For the season, the Rainbow Warriors have been the favorite in 12 of their 20 games, going 8-4 in those contests.</p><p>So far this season, Hawaii has an ATS record of 6-12. At home, their ATS mark is 3-8. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Rainbow Warriors have gone 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 126.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Hawaii's games this season (139.9). So far, 13 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 70 points per game, Hawaii struggled in their previous game. Against UC Santa Barbara, the Rainbow Warriors scored 61 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 42.3%. Noel Coleman is leading the team in scoring at 13.2 points per contest. Bernardo Da Silva has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 10.8 going into the game.</p><p>This season, the Hawaii defense has been impressive, holding the 65th position in the country while permitting an average of 67.2 points per contest. Against UC Santa Barbara in their most recent game, the Hawaii defense gave up a total of 78 points while allowing UC Santa Barbara to hit 42% of their shots.</p>

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<p>The Phoenix and Jaguars are set to face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The Jaguars will host the game at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, IN. The Phoenix come into this Horizon League conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 134 points.</p><h3>GREEN BAY PHOENIX VS IUPUI JAGUARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: IUPUI Jaguars +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Indiana Farmers Coliseum at 12:00 ET on Wednesday, January 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IUPUI JAGUARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-71 in favor of the Jaguars.</li><li>Not only will IUPUI pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Green Bay Live Up to the Hype on the Road?</h3><p>Green Bay is 9-8 overall this season, including a 4-2 record in Horizon League play. On the road, the Phoenix are just 3-7, and they have an average scoring margin of -8.4 points per game. In their last game, Green Bay lost to Oakland by a score of 79-73.</p>

<p>So far, Green Bay has been the favorite in three games, going 2-1 in those contests. For the season, the Phoenix have been the underdog 12 times, and they have a record of 5-7 in those games. Over their last 10 road games, Green Bay is 3-7, and they are 2-3 in their last five.</p><p>As the favorite, Green Bay has a solid ATS record of 2-1. On the road, their ATS mark is 6-4 this season and they are 3-2 ATS in their last 5 road games. Overall, the Phoenix have an ATS record of 10-5 this year.</p><p>For the season, the over/under record for Green Bay games is 7-8 and today's line of 134 is exactly in line with the average over/under line in their games. So far, 7 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 136 points and the over/under record during this stretch is 2-1.</p><p>Green Bay finished with 73 points in their game against Oakland. This total surpasses their season-average of 66.7 points per game. For the season, the Green Bay offense has struggled to get to the free-throw line, ranking just 359th in terms of free-throw attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 45%.</p><p>At present, the Phoenix's defense is nationally ranked 61st, allowing 66.2 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.7 threes per game vs. IUPUI. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 29.6%.</p><h3>Can IUPUI Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>So far this season, IUPUI has been the underdog in 13 of their 17 games. They have gone 2-11 in those games, including their most recent loss to Youngstown State by a score of 75-65. At home this season, the Jaguars have gone 1-5, and over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 4-6.</p>

<p>Coming into this game, IUPUI has lost three games in a row, and their record overall is 5-12. As the underdog, they have gone 1-5, and their average scoring margin at home is -7.7 points per game.</p><p>As the underdog, IUPUI has gone 4-9 vs. the spread this season and 2-1 ATS in their last three games as the underdog. At home, the Jaguars are 2-4 vs. the spread this year and 3-4 ATS in their last 10 home games.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for IUPUI games is 6-7-1. The average scoring total in their games is 143.6, which is slightly lower than the average over/under line in their games of 142.8. Currently, their games have an average margin of 0.8 points compared to the over/under line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 147 points.</p><p>In their most recent game, the IUPUI offense concluded with only 65 points against Youngstown State. Throughout the game, they made 8/18 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 46.3%. Offensively, the Jaguars hold a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, placing them 260th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 414th in terms of percentage and 377th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Facing Green Bay, IUPUI aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 77.5 points allowed per game (258th). On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.4 threes per game vs. Green Bay. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 35.7%.</p>

Green Bay Phoenix vs IUPUI Jaguars Betting Pick & Prediction 1/10/24

<p>The NBA betting action is back, as the 2021-22 season started with a couple of games on Tuesday, October 19. Wednesday’s card brings 11 interesting games around the league, so we have prepared the best Chicago Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons betting pick and odds.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The Bulls head to Little Caesars Arena as 4-point favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a>. The Pistons are +155 moneyline home dogs, while the totals are listed at 220.0 points.</p>



<h2>The new-look Bulls are here </h2>



<p>The Chicago Bulls went 31-41 last regular season and finished 11<sup>th</sup> in the Eastern Conference. They missed the playoffs for the fourth straight year, so the Bulls decided to make some big moves in the offseason.</p>



<p>Chicago acquired DeMar DeRozan on a three-year, $81.9 million deal via sign-and-trade, sending Thaddeus Young and Al-Farouq Aminu to San Antonio along with their 2025 first-rounder (top-10 protected). The Bulls also got Lonzo Ball from New Orleans in exchange for Tomas Satoransky, Garrett Temple, and their 2025 second-round pick.</p>



<p>Lauri Markkanen is no longer a Bull, so Chicago will lean heavily on Nikola Vucevic in the paint. The two-time All-Star averaged 21.5 points and 11.5 rebounds in 26 games with the Bulls last regular season. Of course, Zach LaVine remains the first scoring option after tallying 27.4 points a night on 50.7% shooting from the field and 41.9% from downtown in 2020-21.</p>



<h2>The Pistons lean on some young lions</h2>



<p>The Detroit Pistons will be one of the most interesting teams to watch in the East this term, but don’t expect much from Dwane Casey’s boys. Their win total is listed at 24.5 games, and the Pistons are massive +15000 underdogs to reach the 2022 NBA Finals.</p>



<p>Anyway, the Pistons will lean heavily on some very young and talented players. Everybody’s excited about the 2021 first overall pick, Cade Cunningham, who’s coming off an exceptional freshman year at Oklahoma State (20.1 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 3.5 APG). Keep your eyes on the second-year guard Killian Hayes and the second-year forwards Saddiq Bey and Isaiah Stewart as well.</p>



<p>Jerami Grant will remain the Pistons’ first scoring option after having a breakthrough 2020-21 season. The 27-year-old wing was averaging 22.3 points and 4.6 rebounds per game while making 35.0% of his 3-pointers. The Pistons went only 20-52 and finished dead last in the Eastern Conference.</p>



<h2>Trends:</h2>



<h3>Chicago:</h3>



<ul><li>5-2 ATS in the last seven games overall</li><li>6-0-1 ATS in the last seven games against Detroit</li></ul>



<h3>Detroit:</h3>



<ul><li>1-4 ATS in the last five home tilts against Chicago</li><li>0-5 ATS in the last five games overall</li><li>4-13-1 ATS in the last 18 games against the Central Division&nbsp;</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-chicago-bulls-vs-detroit-pistons-pick">Chicago Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons Pick</h2>



<p>Chicago is 7-0 straight up and 6-0-1 ATS in its last seven meetings with Detroit, and I’m expecting the Bulls to extend their dominance over the Pistons. Last season, Chicago easily won both duels at Little Caesars Arena, 100-86 and 108-96.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The Bulls looked sharp in the preseason, winning four straight games. With the right attitude, they shouldn’t have any problems beating the Pistons by five or more points in the opener. I hope the Bulls won’t underestimate their rivals, who’ll have strong support from the stands.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Chicago Bulls +4.0 at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



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<p>The under has hit in the last four encounters between the Bulls and Pistons. I will ride this betting trend, although the season opener is always a mystery. Still, the Pistons played at a slow pace this past regular season, averaging 97.9 possessions per 48 minutes, while the Bulls were recording 99.0 a night.</p>



<p>Also, both teams were in the bottom ten in the league when it comes to offensive efficiency. The Bulls should improve this time around, but the Pistons have a lot of young players who’ll need some time to get along with each other.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 220.0 points at -110</strong></p>

Chicago Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons Odds, Pick, Prediction 10/20/21

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Blackhawks versus the Oilers? The puck drops at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. The over/under for this Western conference contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Oilers being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Blackhawks.</p><h3>CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 10:00 ET on Saturday, October 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Oilers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Oilers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blackhawks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Do the Blackhawks Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>After a 2-1 overtime loss to the Jets, the Blackhawks are now 0-1-1 this season. Chicago led 1-0 until 18:56 in the third period, when Mark Scheifele tied it for Winnipeg. Scheifele scored again just 38 seconds into overtime to seal the win for the Jets.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 3. As underdogs on the puck line, the Blackhawks failed to cover. Ryan Donato scored Chicago’s lone goal at 16:52 in the second period.</p><p>Ryan Donato netted his first goal of the season for the Blackhawks, scoring on his only shot on goal. Chicago fired 26 shots on goal but was limited to just one score in their 2-1 overtime loss to the Jets. The Blackhawks were held scoreless in the first and third periods, with Donato’s goal coming at 3:08 in the second period.</p> <p>Chicago struggled with giveaways, committing 9 in the game. The Blackhawks also failed to convert on any power play opportunities and did not score any shorthanded or empty-net goals.</p><p>Chicago's defense looked solid for much of the game, but they gave up a late goal to the Jets at 18:56 in the 3rd period, followed by another just 38 seconds into overtime. Arvid Söderblom made 33 saves with a 94.3% save percentage, and the defense added 3 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Can the Oilers Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Edmonton's season got off to a rough start with a 6-0 loss to the Jets. The Oilers were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined score hit that number exactly, bringing Edmonton to 0-1-0 for the season.</p> 

<p>Defensively, the Oilers struggled from the beginning, allowing their first goal at 5:04 in the first period. Edmonton managed 30 shots on goal, but couldn’t find the net, while the Jets scored on 6 of their 20 shots.</p><p>In their 6-0 loss to the Jets, the Oilers fired 30 shots on goal but couldn’t find the back of the net. They also recorded 8 giveaways in the game.</p> <p>Edmonton was shut out through all three periods, including a scoreless second period where they took 15 of their 30 shots on goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Oilers gave up the first goal at 14:56 in the first period and allowed another at 18:35. They conceded three more in the second and one in the third, leading to a 6-0 loss. Goalie Stuart Skinner made 8 saves with a 61.5% save percentage, while the defense recorded 7 takeaways and 15 hits.</p>

Chicago Blackhawks vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/12/24

The Vegas Golden Knights have the opportunity to eliminate the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night. Anybody that watched Game 1 about a week ago would not have expected to see the Avs in this position, but the Golden Knights made some outstanding adjustments and have flustered and frustrated Colorado to the point where T-Mobile Arena will be a powder keg waiting to explode on June 10.

A loud crowd in support of the Knights will see their team take the ice as a favorite. The line is in the -130 range at <strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betus/">BetUS Sportsbook</a></strong>, but we are seeing some indications of some Colorado underdog money on the overnight lines. The total is once again set at 5.5.
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The Avalanche have to be frustrated. They dominated Game 1 and then took down a very even Game 2 in overtime, but have not won a game since. Frankly, they didn’t deserve to win either game in Las Vegas, though they were in a position to do so with a 2-1 lead in the waning minutes of Game 3. Game 4 was a blowout. Game 5 felt like a turning point.

Colorado finally played well, though the guys that are expected to play well did not. It looked as though the Avalanche might be able to steal one despite some very pedestrian play from Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog, and Mikko Rantanen. Guys like JT Compher and Tyson Jost were creating the best scoring chances. That’s not what you want.

That’s what Vegas wants, though, and that’s what Vegas has done in this series. At 5-v-5, MacKinnon has scored twice, Landeskog and Rantanen each have one, but most of that offense came early in the series. MacKinnon had both 5-v-5 goals in the Game 1 blowout. Landeskog and Rantanen each had theirs in Game 1 as well. The Avs need more from their top line, otherwise this series will be over.

Philipp Grubauer also needs to play better. Grubauer was excellent in the first round and good at the start of this series, but since the third period of Game 3, he has struggled. He has a .917 SV%, but hasn’t made the key stops at the most important times and hasn’t been able to bail out the guys in front of him for their lackluster play in this series.
<h2><strong><u>Vegas Golden Knights</u></strong></h2>
The series really turned for Vegas in Game 3. They got back home and erased a 2-0 deficit to come away with the win. It got them back into the series and they also truly developed a blueprint for shutting down Colorado’s top line. It also felt like the Golden Knights managed to find a way to slow down the team speed for the Avs.

Minnesota was a good team, but not nearly as much of a skill-based offense as Colorado. Vegas has played a different brand of game since the Game 1 shellacking. They’ve forced the Avs to go 200 feet to generate offense and have really clogged up the neutral zone to create turnovers or, at the very least, have neutral game states in the defensive zone.

It takes a special team to be able to change game plans on the fly and Vegas has done that. They had 32 high-danger chances to just nine for Colorado in the two games at T-Mobile Arena. It was definitely an adjustment that worked. It wasn’t quite as effective in Game 5, as Colorado found a way to get going a little bit offensively, at least with the bottom lines, and doubled up Vegas in high-danger chances.

Fortunately, Marc-Andre Fleury played maybe his best game of the series at the right time. Fleury has allowed eight goals in 93 shots. It is a testament to how his teammates have played in front of him that he has only faced 93 shots over four games in the series against such a strong Colorado team, but he’s been big in net when he’s needed to be.
<h2><strong><u>Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Free Pick</u></strong></h2>
Colorado has to figure something out. Head coach Jared Bednar needs to find a more constructive way to use his team’s speed advantage, like some cross-corner dump-ins and additional pressure on the Vegas defense corps. That isn’t the style of game that Colorado wants to play, as they believe in puck possession and establishing the zone off the rush, but Vegas has mostly taken that away. We’ll see if Colorado can get pucks deep and play off the cycle or win races.

If Colorado does shift gears, this game, despite being an elimination game, could be a little bit more wide-open. This might be a good spot to take a look at the over 5.5, especially with Grubauer having a crisis of confidence.

<strong>Pick: Over 5.5</strong>

Avalanche vs. Golden Knights Game 6 Free Pick & Prediction - 06/10/21

<p>Betting on today's Pride and Seawolves game? Catch the action at Island FCU Arena in Stony Brook, NY, as the Seawolves hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on CBSS. The Pride are favored in this Coastal Athletic Association conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 142.5 points.</p><h3>HOFSTRA PRIDE VS STONY BROOK SEAWOLVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Stony Brook Seawolves +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Island FCU Arena at 9:00 ET on Monday, January 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE STONY BROOK SEAWOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-66 in favor of the Seawolves.</li><li>Not only will Stony Brook pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Pride Come Through as Road Favorites?</h3><p>After a win over Hampton, Hofstra's record sits at 9-9, including a 2-3 mark in the Coastal Athletic Association. The Pride have gone 7-6 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>On the road this season, Hofstra has gone 3-7, and they have lost their last six road games. For the season, they have been outscored by an average of 1.4 points per game on the road.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Hofstra has gone 5-7-1 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Pride have a mark of 3-6-1. On the road, Hofstra's ATS record is 4-6 this year and they are just 1-4 ATS in their last five road games.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record in Hofstra games is 7-10. Today's over/under line of 142.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games of 147.8. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 146 points, which is higher than today's over/under line.</p><p>Hofstra recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 86 points against Hampton. This output exceeded their season average of 75.6 points per game. Tyler Thomas is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 22.3. Meanwhile, Darlinstone Dubar also brings a PPG average of 18.4 into the game.</p><p>At present, the Pride's defense is nationally ranked 149th, allowing 71.4 points per game. In their most recent game, the Hofstra defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Hampton knocked down 12 three-pointers on their way to 77 points.</p><h3>Can Stony Brook Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Stony Brook will be looking to bounce back from a 71-68 loss to Delaware in its last game. The Seawolves are 9-9 overall and 2-3 in Coastal Athletic Association play. They have gone 5-2 at home this season, and their average scoring margin at home is +5.6 points per game.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Stony Brook has gone 1-8 this season. So far, the Seawolves have been the underdog in nine of their 18 games. They are 7-1 when favored.</p><p>Stony Brook has been solid against the spread this season, going 11-5-1. At home, they have an ATS record of 5-1-1. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, they are 4-5-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Stony Brook games is 10-7. So far, their games have averaged 143 points while the average over/under line is 140.1. Today's line of 142.5 is similar to the average point total in their last three games (132) and their games have finished with more points than today's line in seven of their last 10 contests.</p><p>In their recent game, the Seawolves' offense concluded with 68 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 70.7 points per contest. The top scorer for the Seawolves was Tyler Stephenson-Moore with 15 points, while Andre Snoddy also added 13 to the scoreboard.</p><p>Currently, the Seawolves' defense holds the 173rd rank in the nation, allowing 72.2 points per game. So far, the Stony Brook defense is giving up an average of 9.4 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.1 times per game (412nd).</p>

Hofstra Pride vs Stony Brook Seawolves Betting Pick & Prediction 1/22/24

<p>Betting on today's Magic and Kings game? Catch the action at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA, as the Kings hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on NBCS. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Kings as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 233 points.</p><h3>ORLANDO MAGIC VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Orlando Magic +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, January 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ORLANDO MAGIC:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-110 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with De'Aaron Fox points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Magic Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Heading into today's matchup vs. the Kings, the Magic find themselves 4.5-point underdogs. If they are able to cover, it will also snap their two-game losing streak. Overall, Orlando is 19-14 and in 5th place in the Eastern Conference.</p>

<p>So far, Orlando has been slightly better at home compared to on the road. The Magic have gone 12-4 at home compared to 7-10 on the road. For both straight-up and ATS, Orlando has been the underdog in more games than they have been favored. They hold an average scoring margin of -2.4 points per game as the underdog.</p>

<p>Out of their 33 games, the Magic have been the underdog 21 times and have gone 13-8 against the spread in those games. Their average over/under line for the season has been 226.3 points, and their over/under record for the season is 16-17.</p>

<p>When looking at the Eastern Conference standings, the Magic are sitting in 2nd place in the Southeast Division. Against other teams in the East, Orlando has gone 14-9 compared to 5-5 in non-conference games.</p><p>In 60.6% of their games, the Magic offense has scored below their opponent's defensive average for the season. Overall, Orlando is 23rd in the league in scoring, averaging 112.9 points per game. Paolo Banchero led the Magic in scoring with 27 points against the Warriors, while Franz Wagner added 25.</p><p>So far, the Magic's defense is ranked 6th in the league at 111.0 points per contest. The Magic defense is coming off a game in which they held the Warriors offense to just 44.6% shooting. Overall, they gave up 121 points to Golden State.</p><h3>Can Sacramento Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>As the Kings get ready to host the Magic, they are favored by 4.5 points at home. If they are able to come through as the favorite, the Kings will snap a two-game losing streak.</p>

<p>In the Western Conference, the Kings are sitting in 5th place and 2nd in the Pacific Division on a record of 19-13. Against other teams in the West, Sacramento has gone 15-11 compared to 4-2 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Kings have been the favorite in 25 of their 32 games and have gone 15-10 straight up in those games. However, they have struggled to cover the spread at home recently and have two straight losses. For the season, they are 8-9 ATS at home.</p>

<p>The over/under record for the Kings this season is 16-16, and the under has hit in three straight games. Today's line of 233 is slightly below their average over/under line of 235.5. In their previous games with lower over/under lines than 233, their OU record is 5-3.</p><p>In their last game, the Kings scored 104 points and shot 43.5% from the field. This is lower than their season average of 117.1 points per game. Inside the arc, the Kings have been efficient with a two-point field goal percentage of 56%. When it comes to pace, the Kings are 10th in the NBA with 99.9 possessions per game.</p><p>Currently, the Kings' defense holds the 21st rank in the NBA, allowing 116.6 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Kings squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 55.0% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 37.1% from downtown.</p>

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