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<p>The Oklahoma City Thunder (-201) are favored by 5 points over the Pacers (+169) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is 226.5 points.</p>

<p>Indiana is currently on a 5-game win streak and is 8th in the Eastern Conference. The Thunder are 1st in the West and have won 8 straight games.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Pacers +5</p><p>This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 125-113 in favor of the Pacers.</li><li>Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Thunder Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>The Thunder improved to 23-5 this season with a 123-105 win over the Wizards on Monday. Playing at home, Oklahoma City was favored by 18 points, and the final score matched that spread. The game’s total points of 228 narrowly exceeded the 226.5-point line.</p> <p>A key moment came when the Thunder went on a 15-0 run, turning a 37-32 deficit into a 47-37 lead. After a 38-31 second quarter, both teams scored 24 points in the third. Oklahoma City then clamped down defensively, holding Washington to 18 points in the fourth while scoring 32 of their own.</p><p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 41 points and 9 rebounds powered the Thunder to a win over the Wizards, shooting 56% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip. Jalen Williams added 17 points, with 11 coming in the 1st quarter, while Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds.</p> <p>Oklahoma City struggled from beyond the arc, making just 10 threes at 26.3%, and shot 44.3% overall. Ajay Mitchell also scored 16 points, with 11 coming in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 63 points in the first half, the Thunder tightened up defensively in the 3rd and 4th quarters, allowing just 42 points in a 123-105 win over the Wizards. Oklahoma City held Washington to 39% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Thunder sent the Wizards to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 17 attempts. Oklahoma City collected 15 steals and blocked 9 shots in the game.</p><h3>Will the Indiana Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Indiana moved to 15-15 on the season with a 111-105 road win over the Warriors on Monday. The Pacers entered the game as +6 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 216, falling short of the 231.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After taking control in the 2nd quarter (29-22), Indiana saw their 89-79 lead vanish as the Warriors went on an 11-0 run. However, the Pacers regrouped and held Golden State to 20 points in the 4th quarter while scoring 22 to seal the win.</p><p>Myles Turner led the Pacers with 23 points and 10 rebounds in their win over the Warriors, shooting 64.3% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 42.9%. Pascal Siakam added 20 points, and Tyrese Haliburton contributed 16 points and 12 assists, despite shooting just 28.6% from deep.</p> <p>As a team, the Pacers made 11 threes, shooting 31.4% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.9%. T.J. McConnell scored 11 of his 13 points in the 3rd quarter, and Turner added 9 points in the 4th to help secure the win.</p><p>The Pacers tightened up defensively in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 22 and 20 points, respectively, to help secure a 111-105 win over the Warriors. Indiana held Golden State to 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pacers limited the Warriors to 12 threes on 31% shooting. Indiana also sent Golden State to the line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Pacers finished with 7 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Bison and Orange game? Catch the action at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY, as the Orange hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on CW. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 148.5 points, and Syracuse is favored by -12.5 at home against Bucknell.</p><h3>BUCKNELL BISON VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange -12.5</p><p>This game will be played at JMA Wireless Dome at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Orange.</li><li>Not only will Syracuse pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bison Lock in a Road Win?</h3><h3>Bucknell Bison Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Bucknell fell to 4-8 on the season after an 86-65 loss to Gonzaga on Saturday. The Bison, who were +34 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 151, just under the O/U line of 154.5.</p> 

<p>Bucknell trailed 38-27 at halftime and allowed 48 points in the 2nd half while scoring 38 of their own.</p><p>In their recent game, Bucknell's offense put up 65 points, shooting 40.7% from the field. They connected on 10 of 31 three-point attempts, hitting 32.3% from deep, while their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%. At the free-throw line, the Bison made 7 of 10 attempts, shooting 70%.</p> <p>Graham Ike was a standout performer, scoring 25 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in just 20 minutes, shooting 73.3% from the field. Noah Williamson added 16 points, and Ben Gregg contributed 15, hitting 3 of 7 from beyond the arc. Josh Bascoe and Nolan Hickman each scored 14 points, with Hickman making 4 of 8 threes.</p><p>Despite sending their opponent to the line just 9 times, Bucknell gave up 86 points, allowing 47% shooting from the field. The Bison struggled to contain the two-point attack, with their opponent hitting 61% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Bucknell's defense allowed 12 threes on 35 attempts, a 34% shooting performance. They also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Are the Orange Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Syracuse fell to 5-6 on the season after a tough 87-60 home loss to Maryland on Saturday. The Orange entered the game as +14 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 147, which was under the O/U line of 153.5.</p> <p>After trailing 43-17 at halftime, Syracuse managed to score 43 points in the 2nd half but still allowed 44 points to Maryland, unable to close the gap.</p><p>Syracuse's offense managed just 60 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field. They hit 50% from three, going 8-for-16, and made both of their free throws. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they grabbed 6 offensive rebounds, dishing out 17 assists as a team.</p> <p>Selton Miguel led the way with 24 points, hitting 6-of-9 from three and shooting 72.7% overall. Ja'Kobi Gillespie added 17 points and 11 assists, shooting 60% from deep. Elijah Moore also contributed, shooting 63.6% from the field and 66.7% from three.</p><p>Syracuse's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 43% from the field. The Orange did manage to hold their opponent to 40% shooting on two-point attempts, with 17 makes on 42 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Syracuse allowed 8 threes on 16 attempts, a 50% shooting performance. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line just twice, where they converted both attempts. Syracuse gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

Bucknell Bison vs Syracuse Orange NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Houston Rockets (-310) will take on the New Orleans Pelicans (+251) in a Western Southwest Division matchup. The Rockets are currently favored by 7.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 220.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The Rockets are currently on a three-game win streak and have a record of 20-9, which is good for second place in the Western Conference. On the other hand, the Pelicans have lost seven straight and have a record of 5-25, which is the worst in the West.</p><h3>HOUSTON ROCKETS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Rockets -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON ROCKETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-113 in favor of the Rockets.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Green finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Rockets finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Rockets Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 114-101 win over the Hornets on Monday, the Rockets improved to 20-9 this season. Houston, favored by 6 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 215 points fell short of the 221-point over/under line.</p> <p>A 14-0 run helped the Rockets take control early, as they held Charlotte to just 31 points in the first half. Though the Hornets outscored Houston 70-52 in the second half, the Rockets’ big lead allowed them to coast to victory.</p><p>Jabari Smith Jr. led the Rockets with 21 points and 11 rebounds in their win over the Hornets, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 40% efficiency. Fred VanVleet added 20 points, 6 assists, and 3 made threes, also shooting 50% overall. Amen Thompson contributed 19 points and 11 rebounds, connecting on 50% of his shots.</p> <p>As a team, the Rockets shot 43.4% from the field and made 13 threes at a 31% clip. VanVleet scored 12 of his 20 points in the opening quarter, while Smith and Thompson each added 8 points in the 3rd. Cam Whitmore also scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, finishing with 17 points in the game.</p><p>The Rockets’ defense was dominant in the 1st half, giving up just 15 points in the 1st quarter and 16 in the 2nd, helping them to a win despite a rough 2nd half. Overall, they held the Hornets to 101 points on 41% shooting.</p> <p>Houston did a great job defending the three, allowing just 10 made threes on 27% shooting. They also sent the Hornets to the line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Rockets finished with 39 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and added 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can The Pelicans Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>New Orleans dropped to 5-25 on the season after a 132-129 loss to the Nuggets on Sunday. The Pelicans were +8.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread at home. The game’s total points of 261 exceeded the O/U line of 231.5 by 29.5 points.</p> <p>New Orleans led 93-81 going into the 4th quarter after winning each of the first three quarters (29-28, 38-31, 26-22), but the Nuggets outscored them 38-26 in the final period to complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 132-129 loss to the Nuggets, the Pelicans shot 46.3% from the field and made 12 threes at a 30% clip. Jordan Hawkins led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 threes at 38.5%, while CJ McCollum added 24 points and 9 assists, connecting on 4 threes at 40%.</p> <p>Yves Missi contributed 21 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field. Hawkins scored 8 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, while McCollum added 9 in the 2nd and 6 more in the 4th, plus 2 in overtime.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive showing in the 3rd quarter, the Pelicans couldn’t contain the Nuggets in the 4th, giving up 38 points in a 132-129 loss. Overall, New Orleans allowed Denver to shoot 50% from the field.</p> <p>The Pelicans did well in limiting the Nuggets’ three-point shooting, holding them to 30% from beyond the arc with just 10 made threes. New Orleans also came up with 16 steals and 9 blocks in the game.</p>

Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Seminoles versus the Tar Heels? Tip off is at at 12:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN. The game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The over/under for this game is set at 154.5 points, and North Carolina is favored by -10.5 vs. Florida State in a Atlantic Coast conference matchup.</p><h3>FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES VS NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida State Seminoles +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 12:00 ET on Thursday, March 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Tar Heels.</li><li>Even though we have North Carolina winning straight-up, we like Florida State at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Seminoles Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Florida State enters this game as a 10.5-point underdog, and they have a 6-9 record in this role. On the road this season, the Seminoles have gone 5-8, and they have lost their last four games away from home.</p>

<p>Overall, Florida State is 16-15, and they are coming off of an 83-75 win over Miami (FL). In their last 10 road games, the Seminoles have gone 5-5.</p><p>Florida State's ATS record this season is currently at .500 with a mark of 15-15-1. On the road, the Seminoles are 6-7 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, FSU is just 3-7 vs. the spread. In their last 5 games as the underdog, they are 1-4 ATS.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 154.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Florida State's games this season (150.2). So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 159 points.</p><p>Florida State's offense had a good outing, putting up 83 points against Miami (FL). They achieved a 40% field goal percentage and went 15/19 from the free-throw line. The top scorer for the Seminoles was Darin Green Jr with 26 points, while Jamir Watkins also chipped in with 16 points.</p><p>Looking at the Florida State defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 75.8 points per game (266th). In their most recent game, the Florida State defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Miami (FL) knocked down 12 three-pointers on their way to 75 points.</p><h3>Will the Tar Heels Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>North Carolina enters this game as the favorite, as they have been in 28 of their 31 games this season. They have gone 23-5 in those games, including a 16-2 record at home. Their average scoring margin at home is +16.6 points per game, and they have won their last four games at home.</p>

<p>Overall, the Tar Heels have won six straight games, and they are 25-6 on the season. In their last game, they defeated Duke by a score of 84-79. In their last 10 games at home, they have gone 9-1.</p><p>North Carolina has an ATS record of 18-13 this season and is 10-8 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Tar Heels are just 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>North Carolina's over/under record this season sits at 15-16 and today's line of 154.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (152.7). Over their last three games, their games have averaged 148 points compared to their season average of 151.7 points per game.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Tar Heels' offense tallied 84 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 81.6 points per game. The team's scoring leader is RJ Davis, who holds an average of 21.1 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Armando Bacot is averaging 13.9 points per game this season.</p><p>So far, the Tar Heels' defense is ranked 114th in the country at 70.1 points per contest. So far, the North Carolina defense is giving up an average of 7.6 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 9.9 times per game (411st).</p>

Florida State Seminoles vs North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Pick & Prediction 3/14/24

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.
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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 Senators and Kings are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Kings will host the game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Kings being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Senators.</p><h3>OTTAWA SENATORS VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:</h3><ul><li>The Kings enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Kings on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Senators (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Senators Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators moved closer to .500, now sitting at 10-11-1. Ottawa covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.</p> 

<p>All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players, with Adam Gaudette opening the scoring at 14:32 in the first period. The Senators’ defense held Seattle to 22 shots, and Tim Stützle added an empty-net goal in the third to seal the win.</p><p>Ottawa's offense took 23 shots on goal in their 3-0 win over the Kraken. Tim Stützle netted his 6th goal of the season with an empty-netter, while Brady Tkachuk scored his 7th. Adam Gaudette also added his 7th goal, opening the scoring at 14:32 in the first period.</p> <p>Stützle picked up his 10th assist on Tkachuk's goal. The Senators recorded 11 giveaways and were held scoreless on their power play opportunities.</p><p>Defensively, the Senators were excellent, allowing just 22 shots on goal from the Kraken. Anton Forsberg stopped them all, finishing with a 100% save percentage. Ottawa's defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 25 hits.</p><h3>Do the Kings Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Los Angeles fell to 13-8-3 after a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks. The Kings led 3-0 before Chicago scored four unanswered goals, including the game-winner with 19:29 left in the third period.</p> 

<p>As -1.5 goal favorites, the Kings failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals in the game pushed it over the line.</p><p>Alex Laferriere led the way for the Kings with two goals, bringing his season total to 7 and 8. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season, along with his 4th assist. Kevin Fiala also contributed with two assists, now at 4 and 5 for the year.</p> <p>Despite taking 40 shots on goal, the Kings only managed to score three times. They found the net once in each period, with Laferriere's first goal coming on a power play.</p><p>Los Angeles' defense had a rough third period, allowing three goals, including the game-tying goal with just 31 seconds left. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves with a save percentage of 85.7%.</p>

Ottawa Senators vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24

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