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<p>At 8:00 ET, the 18-16 Spurs will host the 19-14 Nuggets in a Western Conference matchup. The Spurs (+116) are currently on a two-game win streak and are 8th in the West, while the Nuggets (-138) are 5th in the conference.</p>

<p>Oddsmakers have set the over/under for this game at 237.5 points, and Denver is favored by 2.5 points. ALT2 will have the TV coverage for this game, which will be played at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.</p><h3>DENVER NUGGETS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Antonio Spurs +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-112 in favor of the Spurs.</li><li>Our projections have Victor Wembanyama finishing with 25 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Spurs finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.3% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Nuggets Defense Show Up in San Antonio?</h3><p>Denver fell to 19-14 on the season after a 113-110 home loss to the Spurs on Friday. The Nuggets were favored by 6 points but failed to cover the spread, and the game’s total of 223 points came in well under the 238.5-point line.</p> <p>Denver’s 10-0 run shifted the score from 64-60 to 70-64, but after outscoring the Spurs 38-27 in the 3rd quarter, they couldn’t hold onto their 90-87 lead, getting outscored 26-20 in the 4th.</p><p>In their 113-110 loss to the Spurs, the Nuggets shot 43.3% from the field, making 15 threes at a 38.5% clip. Nikola Jokić led the way with 41 points, 18 rebounds, and 9 assists, hitting 3 threes despite shooting 30% from deep.</p> <p>Michael Porter Jr. added 22 points, connecting on 4 threes at 50% efficiency. Jokić scored 18 points in the 3rd quarter, while Christian Braun and Julian Strawther each contributed 5 points in the 4th.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, the Nuggets couldn’t stop the Spurs, who scored 113 points in Denver’s loss on Friday. The Nuggets gave up 32 points in the 1st quarter but improved as the game went on, allowing 28 in the 2nd, 27 in the 3rd, and 26 in the final period.</p> <p>Denver held San Antonio to 46% shooting from the field, including 36% from three, with the Spurs hitting 13 threes. The Nuggets sent the Spurs to the line 13 times, where they made 8 free throws. Denver also recorded 7 steals and 7 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Will the Spurs Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>The Spurs improved to 18-16 on the season with a 113-110 road win over the Nuggets on Friday. San Antonio entered the game as +6 point underdogs and covered the spread with the win. The total score of 223 points fell short of the 238.5-point over/under line.</p> <p>San Antonio took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Denver 28-22. However, the Nuggets responded with a 10-0 run and a 38-27 3rd quarter. The Spurs rallied in the 4th, holding Denver to 20 points while scoring 26 to secure the win.</p><p>Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs to a win over the Nuggets, scoring 35 points and grabbing 18 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 66.7%. Devin Vassell added 18 points, while Keldon Johnson contributed 16 points, knocking down 3 threes at 50% efficiency.</p> <p>Wembanyama scored 13 points in the 2nd quarter, and added 8 more in the 4th. Keldon Johnson also had a big 2nd quarter, scoring 13 of his 16 points. The Spurs hit 13 threes as a team, shooting 36.1% from deep and 46.5% overall.</p><p>Despite a tough 3rd quarter where they allowed 38 points, the Spurs' defense came through in the 4th, holding the Nuggets to just 20 points to secure the win. Overall, San Antonio gave up 110 points on 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Spurs struggled to contain Denver from beyond the arc, allowing 15 threes on 38% shooting. They sent the Nuggets to the line 16 times, where they hit 11 free throws. San Antonio finished with 42 defensive rebounds, while giving up 10 offensive boards.</p>

Denver Nuggets vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

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<p>The Bulldogs and Lancers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lancers will host the game at Joan Perry Brock Center in Farmville, VA. The odds for this Big South conference game currently have Longwood as the -3.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 153.5 points.</p><h3>UNC ASHEVILLE BULLDOGS VS LONGWOOD LANCERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Longwood Lancers -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Joan Perry Brock Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LONGWOOD LANCERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Lancers.</li><li>Not only will Longwood pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Bulldogs Secure a Win at Farmville?</h3><h3>UNC Asheville Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UNC Asheville improved to 6-5 on the season after a 103-99 home victory over High Point on Saturday. The Bulldogs entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and not only pulled off the win but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>UNC Asheville led 47-43 at halftime and both teams scored 56 points in the 2nd half. The total points for the game reached 202, well over the pre-game O/U line of 152.5.</p><p>UNC Asheville put up 103 points in their latest game, shooting 50.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.1%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 60.4% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, connecting on just 28.6% of their threes. At the free-throw line, they made 27 of 37 attempts, good for 73%.</p> <p>Jordan Marsh led the way with 29 points and 8 assists, shooting 58.8% from the field, though he missed all 3 of his three-point attempts. Bobby Pettiford added 24 points, shooting 83.3% overall, and Toyaz Solomon contributed 22 points, hitting 78.6% of his shots. Josh Banks also chipped in 20 points, making 3 of 6 from deep.</p><p>Despite UNC Asheville's defensive struggles, allowing 99 points on 50% shooting, they did limit their opponent's three-point success, holding them to 28% from beyond the arc. However, they couldn't contain the inside game, giving up 60% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>The Bulldogs also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 37 times, where they converted 73% of their attempts. UNC Asheville allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Does Longwood Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Longwood Lancers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Lancers improved to 9-5 on the season with an 83-78 win over Charleston Southern on Saturday. Despite being -9 favorites, Longwood didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 161 exceeded the O/U line of 146.5.</p> 

<p>Longwood trailed 35-31 at halftime but turned things around by scoring 52 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43.</p><p>In their recent game, the Longwood Lancers put up 83 points, shooting 53.8% from the field and connecting on 7 of 13 three-point attempts, also at a 53.8% clip. Their effective field goal percentage was 61.5%, and they hit 80% of their free throws, going 20 for 25 from the line. The Lancers dished out 14 assists and grabbed 6 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Taje' Kelly led the way with 25 points, shooting 64.3% from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt. RJ Johnson and Kyrell Luc each added 19 points, with Johnson also contributing 8 assists. Daylen Berry scored 18 points, while Colby Garland added 17 points and 6 assists. DJ Patrick hit 4 threes, finishing with 12 points and 5 rebounds.</p><p>Longwood's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 53% shooting. They allowed 21 of 39 from two-point range, also at 53%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Lancers gave up 7 threes on 13 attempts, again at 53%. They also sent the opposing team to the line 25 times, where they hit 20 free throws for 80%.</p>

UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs Longwood Lancers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>The Flyers and Blue Jackets are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The Blue Jackets will host the game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Blue Jackets are favored by -1.5 vs. the Flyers.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA FLYERS VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:</h3><ul><li>Our prediction for this game is that the Blue Jackets will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Blue Jackets on the moneyline</li><li>The Blue Jackets should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Flyers Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>Philadelphia’s record fell to 19-20-5 after a 3-0 road loss to the Bruins. The Flyers were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score reached only 3.</p>

<p>Defensively, the Flyers allowed goals in each period, with the Bruins’ final goal coming at 16:21 in the third. Philadelphia’s offense struggled, managing just 20 shots on goal and giving the puck away 15 times.</p><p>Philadelphia's offense struggled in their 3-0 loss to Boston, recording 15 giveaways and failing to score on 20 shots on goal. The Flyers were shut out for the first time this season.</p> <p>They couldn't capitalize on any of their power play opportunities and were held scoreless across all three periods.</p><p>Defensively, the Flyers allowed the opening goal at 13:28 in the first period, followed by another at 11:23 in the second. A third goal, an empty-netter, came at 16:21 in the third. Philadelphia's defense recorded 5 takeaways, 30 hits, and 19 blocks. Goalie Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, but the Flyers' defense also had 15 giveaways.</p><h3>Are the Blue Jackets Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Columbus dropped to 20-17-6 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.</p> 

<p>Columbus’ defense struggled from the start, allowing the first goal just 56 seconds into the game. They gave up five goals in the opening period, and their offense couldn’t respond until the second period.</p><p>Columbus took 36 shots on goal in their 7-2 loss to Washington, but only found the net twice. Damon Severson scored his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second.</p> <p>Columbus recorded 13 giveaways and failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities. Adam Fantilli picked up his 4th assist of the season, with Sean Monahan earning his 5th and Zach Aston-Reese his 2nd.</p><p>Columbus will look to improve defensively after giving up 7 goals to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets allowed the first five goals of the game, with the first coming just 56 seconds into the first period. They also gave up the final goal at 18:34 in the third period. Goalie Daniil Tarasov recorded 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage.</p>

Philadelphia Flyers vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

<p>Betting on today's Flames and Ducks game? Catch the action at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA, as the Ducks hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Flames are favored by -1.5 in this Pacific divisional contest against the Ducks. The game's over/under currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>CALGARY FLAMES VS ANAHEIM DUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Anaheim Ducks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Honda Center at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ANAHEIM DUCKS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Ducks winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Ducks on the moneyline (+115)</li><li>The Ducks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Calgary Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Calgary dropped to 18-14-7 with a 4-2 loss to the Oilers. The Flames were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6.5 goals went under, as the teams combined for 6.</p> <p>After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, Calgary tied it up by the 15:32 mark of the third. However, Edmonton responded with two more goals, including an empty-netter, to seal the win.</p><p>Calgary’s offense was held to just two goals in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha netted his 4th goal of the season on a power play in the second period, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first goal of the year in the third.</p> <p>The Flames fired 31 shots on goal but were hampered by 22 giveaways. Calgary was shut out in the first period before Mantha’s goal at 15:27 in the second, and Sharangovich’s goal came at 15:32 in the third.</p><p>Defensively, the Flames will look to bounce back after allowing four goals to the Oilers, including the game-winner at the 9:50 mark of the 3rd period. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage, but the defense will need to tighten up early, as they gave up the first two goals of the game. The first came just 20 seconds into the 1st period, and the second came at the 11:48 mark. They also gave up an empty-net goal with 3 seconds left in the 3rd.</p><h3>Can Anaheim Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>The Ducks fell to 17-18-4 after a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks. Anaheim, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.</p> 

<p>Anaheim’s defense struggled early, giving up two goals in the first period. They trailed 3-0 before finally scoring in the third period. Brock McGinn got the Ducks on the board at 10:16 in the third, but the Blackhawks responded with another goal before Mason McTavish scored for Anaheim with just 4 seconds left.</p><p>Anaheim’s offense managed 39 shots on goal, but only broke through in the third period of their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn netted his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish followed with his own second goal, which came on a power play with just four seconds left.</p> <p>Ross Johnston picked up his first assist of the year, and Troy Terry added his fifth assist on McTavish’s late goal. Ryan Strome also contributed with his fourth assist. The Ducks had 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Ducks struggled early, allowing the first three goals of the game, including two on the power play, and another at 7:03 in the 1st period. Lukas Dostal finished with 25 saves and a save percentage of 86.2%. The Ducks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 15 hits.</p>

Calgary Flames vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/25

<p>At 10:30 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (14-26) will travel to take on the Los Angeles Clippers (21-17) in a non-conference matchup. The Clippers (-994) are favored by 14.5 points over the Nets (+648). The over/under line for this game is 212.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will take place at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, and it will be shown on YES.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Intuit Dome at 10:30 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-86 in favor of the Clippers.</li><li>Our projections have Kawhi Leonard finishing with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Nets Win in Inglewood?</h3><p>The Nets improved to 14-26 on the season with a 132-114 win over the Trail Blazers on Tuesday. Entering the game as +3.5 point underdogs, Brooklyn not only pulled off the upset but did so convincingly, winning by 18 points. The total score of 246 points easily surpassed the pre-game O/U line of 219.5.</p> <p>A pivotal 13-0 run early in the game helped the Nets take control, turning a 36-30 deficit into a 43-36 lead. After a 31-26 2nd quarter in favor of Portland, Brooklyn responded by outscoring the Blazers 32-27 in the 3rd and 34-26 in the 4th.</p><p>The Nets put up 132 points in their win over the Trail Blazers, shooting 54.4% from the field and hitting 19 threes at a 46.3% clip. Cameron Johnson led the way with 24 points, while Noah Clowney and Keon Johnson each added 20.</p> <p>Clowney knocked down 4 threes, shooting 57.1% from deep, and Keon Johnson hit 3 threes at 50%. Clowney scored 8 points in the 3rd quarter, and D'Angelo Russell added 7 of his 13 points in the final period.</p><p>Even with a rough start, the Nets' defense tightened up in the 2nd half, giving up just 27 points in the 3rd quarter and 26 in the 4th, helping them secure the win. Overall, they allowed 114 points on 45% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Brooklyn struggled to defend the perimeter, as the Trail Blazers hit 17 threes at a 44% clip. The Nets sent Portland to the line 24 times, where they made 19 free throws. Defensively, the Nets recorded 11 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Clippers Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Clippers improved to 21-17 on the season with a 109-98 win over the Heat on Monday. Playing at home, Los Angeles covered the -8.5 point spread, while the game’s total of 207 points fell short of the 216.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 35-28 at the end of the 1st quarter, the Clippers’ defense tightened up, holding Miami to 13 points in the 2nd. An 11-0 run helped them take control, and they outscored the Heat 36-20 in the 3rd quarter. Both teams scored 30 points in the 4th, but the Clippers had already built a 79-68 lead heading into the final period.</p><p>Norman Powell and James Harden combined for 11 three-pointers in the Clippers' win over the Heat, with Powell hitting 5 at a 62.5% rate and Harden connecting on 6 at 60%. Powell finished with 29 points, 11 of which came in the 3rd and 4th quarters, while Harden added 26 points, including 13 in the 3rd.</p> <p>Ivica Zubac contributed 21 points and 20 rebounds, shooting 76.9% from the field. The Clippers made 13 threes as a team, shooting 36.1% from beyond the arc and 48.4% overall.</p><p>Despite a rough 1st quarter where they gave up 35 points, the Clippers’ defense tightened up, allowing just 13 points in the 2nd quarter and 20 in the 3rd, helping them secure a win over the Heat. Overall, they held Miami to 98 points on 38% shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Heat hit 17 threes at a 32% clip. The Clippers sent Miami to the line 18 times, where they made 15 free throws. Los Angeles also recorded 11 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p>

Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Mastodons and Raiders game? Catch the action at Nutter Center in Dayton, OH, as the Raiders hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. In this Horizon League matchup, Purdue Fort Wayne is favored bt -1 vs. Wright State. The over/under for the game is 152.5 points.</p><h3>PURDUE FORT WAYNE MASTODONS VS WRIGHT STATE RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wright State Raiders +1</p><p>This game will be played at Nutter Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WRIGHT STATE RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Raiders.</li><li>Not only will Wright State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Purdue Fort Wayne Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Purdue Fort Wayne improved to 11-6 on the season with a 90-67 win over Detroit on Saturday. The Mastodons were -19 favorites going into the game and covered the spread in the win.</p> <p>After leading 41-34 at halftime, Purdue Fort Wayne pulled away in the second half, outscoring Detroit 49-33. The total points for the game ended up at 157, surpassing the over/under line of 146.5.</p><p>Purdue Fort Wayne's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 90 points with a field goal percentage of 53.6% and an effective field goal percentage of 66.1%. They hit 46.7% of their threes, connecting on 14 of 30 attempts, and were 80% from the free-throw line, making 16 of 20 shots.</p> <p>Rasheed Bello led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 of 10 from deep. Corey Hadnot II added 23 points, shooting 70% overall and 80% from three. TJ Nadeau, Jalen Jackson, Nate Johnson, and Grant Gondrezick II each contributed 19 points, with Johnson going a perfect 3 for 3 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Purdue Fort Wayne gave up 67 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 53% from the field, including 61% on two-point attempts. They also allowed 14 made threes on 30 attempts, a 46% success rate.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, the opposing team went 16/20, hitting 80% of their shots. Purdue Fort Wayne limited them to 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Wright State Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Wright State's season record dropped to 7-9 after a 75-72 road loss to Robert Morris on Sunday. The Raiders entered the game as +1 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 147, just under the O/U line of 148.5.</p> <p>Wright State was tied 34-34 at halftime but couldn't pull ahead, as they were outscored 41-38 in the second half.</p><p>Wright State put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 41.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.4%, with a 46.7% success rate from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 15 threes. They struggled inside, making just 40.4% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Raiders shot 61.9%, connecting on 13 of 21 attempts. They grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Alvaro Folgueiras and Brandon Noel each scored 16 points, with Noel adding 9 rebounds and 4 assists.</p><p>Wright State's defense gave up 75 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 45% from the field. They were effective at limiting three-point damage, holding the other team to 6/19 from beyond the arc, a 31% shooting performance.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Raiders allowed 52% shooting, with their opponent hitting 19 of 36 two-point attempts. Wright State also sent the other team to the line 27 times, where they converted 19 free throws, a 70% success rate.</p>

Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs Wright State Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Zips and Falcons. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on CBSS, and it's hosted by the Falcons at Stroh Center in Bowling Green, OH. Get ready to place your bets! Akron come into this Mid-American conference matchup as the -5.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 154.5 points.</p><h3>AKRON ZIPS VS BOWLING GREEN FALCONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bowling Green Falcons +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stroh Center at 6:00 ET on Friday, January 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOWLING GREEN FALCONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Falcons.</li><li>Not only will Bowling Green pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Akron Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>The Zips fell to 5-5 on the season after a narrow 76-75 road loss to Princeton on Monday. Despite being +6.5 point underdogs, Akron kept it close and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 151 fell just short of the 154.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Akron led 41-30 at halftime but couldn’t hold on, allowing 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The Zips will look to bounce back after letting this one slip away.</p><p>In their recent game, the Zips put up 75 points, shooting 42.2% from the field and 30.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.9%, with a strong showing at the free-throw line, hitting 82.4% of their attempts.</p> <p>Xaivian Lee led the way with 19 points and 4 assists, shooting 52.9% from the field. Dalen Davis added 18 points and 6 assists, despite shooting just 29.4% overall and 22.2% from three. James Okonkwo contributed a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds.</p><p>Akron's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 56% of their two-point attempts, with 22 makes on 39 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Akron's opponents shot 35%, connecting on 7 of 20 three-point attempts. The Zips also sent them to the line 18 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 61%. Akron limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.</p><h3>Will Bowling Green Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Bowling Green Falcons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Bowling Green fell to 3-7 on the season after a 93-68 home loss to St. Thomas (MN) on Saturday. The Falcons entered the game as +3.5 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 161, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 154.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 46-20 at halftime, Bowling Green’s offense picked up in the 2nd half, scoring 48 points. However, they allowed 47 points in the 2nd half, preventing any chance of a comeback.</p><p>Bowling Green's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.3% from the field and 27.3% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.4%, and they managed only 5 assists as a team. However, they excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 18 of 20 attempts for a 90% success rate.</p> <p>Miles Barnstable led the Falcons with 23 points, shooting 50% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc. Marcus Johnson contributed 16 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes, while Drake Dobbs added 18 points and 5 assists, shooting 60% overall.</p><p>Even with Bowling Green holding their opponent to just 37% shooting from the field, they still gave up 93 points. The Falcons allowed 16 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 43% success rate for the opposition.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Bowling Green's defense limited their opponent to 6 threes on 22 attempts, a 27% shooting performance. However, the Falcons sent them to the line 20 times, where they converted 18 free throws at a 90% clip.</p>

Akron Zips vs Bowling Green Falcons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/3/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Redbirds and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on Gray, and it's hosted by the Bulldogs at The Knapp Center in Des Moines, IA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 124 points, and Drake is favored by -9.5 vs. Illinois State in a Missouri Valley conference matchup.</p><h3>ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS VS DRAKE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Illinois State Redbirds +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Knapp Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Even though we have Drake winning straight-up, we like Illinois State at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 124 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Redbirds Secure a Win at Des Moines?</h3><p>Illinois State’s season record dropped to 9-7 after a narrow 85-84 loss to Northern Iowa on Saturday. The Redbirds, who were -1 favorites at home, failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Despite leading 43-36 at halftime, Illinois State allowed 49 points in the second half while scoring 41. The game’s total points of 169 exceeded the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Illinois State's offense put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their threes (12/24) and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 57.4%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 81.5%, going 22/27.</p> <p>Trey Campbell led the way with 30 points, knocking down 8 of 13 threes (61.5%) and shooting 58.8% overall. Chase Walker added 27 points and 9 rebounds, while Tytan Anderson contributed 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 71.4% from the field.</p><p>Illinois State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 46% shooting from the field. The Redbirds allowed 25 made field goals on 54 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Illinois State's opponents shot 50%, hitting 12 of 24 three-point attempts. The Redbirds also sent their opponents to the line 27 times, where they converted 22 free throws for 81%.</p><h3>Can the Bulldogs Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>Drake improved to 12-2 on the season with a dominant 63-40 win over Evansville on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who were -15.5 favorites going into the game, covered the spread with ease.</p> <p>Drake led 25-20 at halftime but turned up the heat in the second half, outscoring Evansville 38-20. The game’s total points of 103 fell well short of the 120.5 O/U line.</p><p>Drake's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 63 points on 40% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%, with a 27.3% mark from three-point range (6/22) and a 59.1% performance at the free-throw line (13/22).</p> <p>Bennett Stirtz led the way with 16 points, shooting 7/11 overall and 2/5 from beyond the arc. He also contributed 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Tavion Banks grabbed 13 rebounds, despite shooting just 2/9 from the field.</p><p>Despite giving up 19 offensive rebounds, the Drake Bulldogs managed to hold their opponent to just 40 points. They allowed 40% shooting overall, with 22 made field goals on 55 attempts.</p> <p>Drake's defense limited their opponent's three-point shooting to 6/22, or 27%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they hit 13, or 59%.</p>

Illinois State Redbirds vs Drake Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Oilers and Wild face off at 8:30 ET on TNT. The Wild are hosting the game at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. The Oilers are the -1.5 goal favorite in this Western conference matchup against Wild. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.</p><h3>EDMONTON OILERS VS MINNESOTA WILD BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Wild +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Xcel Energy Center at 8:30 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA WILD:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Wild.</li><li>We like the Wild on the moneyline (+158)</li><li>The Wild are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Are Edmonton Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers moved to 27-13-3 this season. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 line.</p> 

<p>Edmonton had four different players score in the game. After the Flames tied it at 2-2, Zach Hyman put the Oilers ahead for good with a goal at 9:50 in the third period.</p><p>Edmonton’s offense struck early, with Leon Draisaitl netting his 9th goal just 20 seconds into the game. Jeff Skinner followed with his 3rd goal at the 11:48 mark of the first period. Zach Hyman, who had 3 shots on goal, scored his 3rd goal of the season on a power play in the third period. Mattias Janmark added an empty-netter with just 3 seconds left, bringing his season total to 2 goals.</p> <p>Draisaitl also contributed with two assists, now sitting at 8 for the season. Edmonton took 31 shots on goal and recorded 10 giveaways. The Oilers finished with 6 assists in their 4-2 win over Calgary.</p><p>Edmonton's defense gave up the first two goals in the previous game, but they shut down the Flames after that, leading to a 4-2 win. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, and the Oilers' defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 19 hits.</p><h3>Can Minnesota Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 27-13-4. Minnesota was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy netted the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, while Matt Boldy added his sixth in a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs. Jared Spurgeon picked up two assists, bringing his total to three this season. Marco Rossi also contributed with his seventh assist.</p> <p>The Wild fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods. They recorded 15 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild allowed a late first-period goal to the Maple Leafs, but they held Toronto scoreless for the rest of the game, leading to a 2-1 overtime win. Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage, while the Wild's defense added 7 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

Edmonton Oilers vs Minnesota Wild Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

The National Basketball Association (NBA) was first founded all the way back in 1946 as that is when the first season was played. There were only a handful of teams in the NBA at that time, but it has continued to grow throughout the years.

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<p>At 7:30 ET, the Milwaukee Bucks (-283) will take on the Toronto Raptors (+233) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Bucks are favored by 7 points and have a record of 17-16, while the Raptors are 8-27 and 13th in the East.</p>

<p>This game can be seen on SN and will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The over/under line for this game is 230.5 points.</p><h3>MILWAUKEE BUCKS VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Raptors +7</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 163-142 in favor of the Raptors.</li><li>Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.3% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bucks Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Bucks fell to 17-16 on the season after a 105-102 home loss to the Trail Blazers on Saturday. Milwaukee, who were -11.5 point favorites, failed to cover the spread, and the game’s total points of 207 fell well short of the 228.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Milwaukee led 31-28 after the 1st quarter, but Portland took control in the 2nd, outscoring the Bucks 26-20. The Bucks regained the lead by holding the Blazers to 21 points in the 3rd, but Portland edged them 30-26 in the 4th to seal the win.</p><p>In the Bucks' 105-102 loss to the Trail Blazers, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 31 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 51.9% from the field. AJ Green added 21 points, hitting 7 threes at a 53.8% clip, while Damian Lillard contributed 16 points despite shooting just 33.3% overall and 28.6% from deep.</p> <p>As a team, the Bucks shot 43.2% from the field and 31.7% from three, making 13 threes in total. Giannis scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, while Lillard and Green each chipped in 6 points in the final period.</p><p>Despite a solid defensive effort, the Bucks couldn't pull out the win against the Trail Blazers, allowing 105 points. They had their best defensive quarter in the 3rd, giving up just 21 points, but struggled in the 4th, allowing 30 points.</p> <p>Milwaukee held Portland to 13 made threes on 36% shooting from deep and sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they hit 10. The Bucks grabbed 36 defensive rebounds, allowed 8 offensive boards, and finished with 14 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Will Toronto Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>The Raptors fell to 8-27 on the season after a 106-97 home loss to the Magic on Friday. Toronto entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 203 points fell short of the 214.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>Orlando's 10-0 run in the 2nd quarter brought them within a point at 42-41. Toronto won the 2nd quarter 26-25 but struggled in the 3rd, getting outscored 26-18. They entered the 4th quarter down 88-68 but finished strong, outscoring the Magic 29-18 in the final period.</p><p>Jakob Poeltl led the Raptors with 25 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 91.7% from the field in their 97-point effort against the Magic. Scottie Barnes added 20 points and 9 rebounds, while Ochai Agbaji contributed 15 points, hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip.</p> <p>Toronto made just 10 threes, shooting 34.5% from deep, with an overall field goal percentage of 47.5%. Poeltl scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, and Barnes added 8 in the final period.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where the Raptors held the Magic to just 18 points, they couldn't overcome a rough 1st quarter, giving up 37 points in a 106-97 loss. Toronto allowed Orlando to shoot 46% from the field.</p> <p>The Raptors struggled to defend the three-point line, as the Magic hit 19 threes at a 43% clip. Toronto sent Orlando to the line 17 times, where they made 13 free throws. The Raptors recorded 6 steals and 1 block in the game.</p>

Milwaukee Bucks vs Toronto Raptors Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Islanders and Penguins. The game is starting at 5:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Penguins at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Penguins are favored by -1.5 vs. the Islanders.</p><h3>NEW YORK ISLANDERS VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 5:30 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:</h3><ul><li>The Penguins 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 Penguins on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Islanders (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can New York Pull Off A Win at PPG Paints Arena?</h3><p>The Islanders dropped to 14-15-7 after a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. As the underdogs on the puck line, the Islanders failed to cover, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>After falling behind 2-0, Casey Cizikas put the Islanders on the board at 15:22 in the second period. Brock Nelson added another goal with just 8 seconds left in the second, but the Rangers pulled away with two more goals in the third.</p><p>Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, and Brock Nelson added his fifth in the Islanders' 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Pierre Engvall picked up his first assist, while Simon Holmstrom, Kyle Palmieri, and Anders Lee also contributed with assists.</p> <p>Despite taking 37 shots on goal, the Islanders were held scoreless in the first period. They found the net twice in the second, with Cizikas’ goal coming 4:38 into the period and Nelson scoring with just 8 seconds left.</p><p>Defensively, the Islanders gave up the first two goals of the game, and after closing the score to 3-2, they allowed two more in the 3rd period, including an empty netter. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage, while the defense added 12 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Will Pittsburgh Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Pittsburgh evened their record at 16-16-5 with a 3-1 road win over the Canadiens. The Penguins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, with the total of 4 goals falling short of the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> <p>Sidney Crosby scored the first two goals for the Penguins, with Blake Lizotte adding an empty-netter to seal the win. Christian Dvorak scored the lone goal for Montreal, cutting the Penguins' lead to 2-1 in the third period.</p><p>Sidney Crosby led the Penguins’ offense with two goals, including his fifth of the season on a power play. He scored the game’s first goal at 4:03 in the first period and added another at 1:20 in the second. Blake Lizotte sealed the game with his second goal of the season, an empty-netter with 45 seconds left.</p> <p>Pittsburgh recorded 24 shots on goal and had 14 giveaways. Lars Eller picked up his third assist of the season on Lizotte’s empty-net goal, while Kris Letang and Erik Karlsson were credited with assists on Crosby’s second goal, giving Karlsson his seventh assist of the year.</p><p>Defensively, the Penguins will aim to carry over their performance from the previous game, where they allowed just one goal to Montreal. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves, finishing with a 96.2% save percentage. Pittsburgh's defense also recorded 5 takeaways, 19 hits, and 19 blocks.</p>

New York Islanders vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Senators and Islanders. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Islanders at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Eastern conference game currently have the Islanders as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>OTTAWA SENATORS VS NEW YORK ISLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Islanders -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at UBS Arena at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Senators winning this one 4-3.</li><li>We like the Senators on the moneyline (+107)</li><li>The Senators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Senators Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>The Senators improved to 21-18-3 with a 3-0 win over the Kraken. Ottawa entered the game as -1.5 goal favorites and covered the puck line. 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. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring at 14:32 in the first period. Brady Tkachuk added another goal in the second, and Tim Stützle sealed the win with an empty-netter in the third.</p><p>Ottawa’s offense took 23 shots on goal in their 3-0 win over the Kraken, with Tim Stützle netting his 6th goal of the season on an empty net. Earlier, Adam Gaudette opened the scoring with his 7th goal, and Brady Tkachuk followed with his 7th as well.</p> <p>The Senators scored in each period, with Gaudette’s goal coming 5:28 into the first. Tkachuk added another in the second, while Stützle’s empty-netter came with 2:14 remaining. Ottawa recorded 11 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Anton Forsberg made 22 saves with a 100% save percentage, helping the Senators secure a 3-0 win over the Kraken. The defense added 2 takeaways, 25 hits, and 14 blocks.</p><h3>Can New York Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>With a 5-2 loss to the Rangers, the Islanders dropped to 17-18-7 this season. Entering the game as underdogs on the puck line, the total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.</p> 

<p>The Islanders fell behind 2-0 before Casey Cizikas scored at 15:22 in the second period. Brock Nelson added another goal at 19:52 in the second, but the Rangers pulled away with two more goals, including an empty-netter, in the third period.</p><p>The Islanders fired 37 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Casey Cizikas scored his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth, with just 8 seconds left in the second period.</p> <p>New York had 23 giveaways and went scoreless in the first and third periods. Pierre Engvall picked up his first assist of the season on Cizikas' goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Islanders gave up the first goal just 3:44 into the first period and allowed two more in the third, including an empty-netter, leading to a 5-2 loss. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with a save percentage of 89.7%.</p>

Ottawa Senators vs New York Islanders Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

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