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<p>At 10:00 ET, the Portland Trail Blazers (-131) will host the Utah Jazz (+111) in a Northwest Division matchup. The Trail Blazers are favored by 1.5 points and the over/under line is set at 228.5.</p>

<p>Portland (9-20) has lost two straight and is 13th in the Western Conference. Utah (7-21) is 14th in the West and 5th in the Northwest Division.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moda Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 159-137 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 19 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Jazz Grab a Win in Portland?</h3><p>The Jazz fell to 7-21 on the season after a 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers on Monday. Utah entered the game as +14 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected. The total points of 237.5 exceeded the pre-game line of 232.5.</p> <p>Utah stayed competitive throughout, trailing 29-27 after the 1st quarter and 31-29 after the 2nd. Cleveland pulled away in the 3rd, outscoring the Jazz 39-32, and both teams scored 25 points in the 4th.</p><p>In their 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers, the Jazz connected on 19 threes, shooting 43.2% from beyond the arc. However, their overall field goal percentage was just 41.3%.</p> <p>Jordan Clarkson led the Jazz with 27 points, while Lauri Markkanen added 26, hitting 6 threes. Collin Sexton contributed 24 points, scoring 8 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Jazz struggled defensively in the 3rd quarter, giving up 39 points, which contributed to their 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers. Overall, Utah allowed Cleveland to shoot 47% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cavaliers hit 20 threes at a 43% clip. The Jazz sent Cleveland to the line 23 times, where they made 18 free throws. Utah finished with 33 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Trail Blazers Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Portland fell to 9-20 on the season after a 132-108 road loss to the Mavericks on Monday. The Blazers entered the game as +13 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 240 points exceeded the O/U line of 230.5 by 9.5 points.</p> <p>Portland started strong, leading 31-28 after the 1st quarter, but were outscored 34-22 in the 2nd and 40-23 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th quarter down 102-76 and edged Dallas 32-30 in the final period.</p><p>In their 132-108 loss to the Mavericks, the Trail Blazers struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 8 threes at a 27.6% clip. Overall, they shot 46.2% from the field.</p> <p>Deni Avdija led the Blazers with 19 points, while Deandre Ayton added 16, 10 of which came in the 2nd quarter. Jabari Walker scored all 13 of his points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Trail Blazers struggled defensively against the Mavericks, giving up 132 points on 53% shooting. Portland allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter, 34 in the 2nd, and 40 in the 3rd before holding Dallas to 30 points in the 4th.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Mavericks hit 12 threes at a 33% clip. Dallas also went to the line 34 times, making 24 free throws. Portland gave up 13 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 1 block.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Bruins and Oilers. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Oilers being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Bruins.</p><h3>BOSTON BRUINS VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 9:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:</h3><ul><li>With the Oilers being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Oilers.</li><li>Take the Oilers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Bruins (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will Boston Be The Talk of Rogers Place?</h3><p>Boston improved to 17-13-3 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken. The Bruins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 2 goals fell well short of the pre-game line of 6.</p> <p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 3:23 and Charlie Coyle adding another at 9:57. The Bruins’ defense held the Kraken scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman stopping all 23 shots he faced.</p><p>Boston's offense struck early against the Kraken, with Justin Brazeau netting his 5th goal of the season just 3:23 into the game. Charlie Coyle followed with his 2nd goal, which came on a power play at 10:03 in the first period.</p> <p>The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. They recorded 16 giveaways and picked up 4 assists, including Brad Marchand's 7th of the season.</p><p>Defensively, the Bruins were rock solid, allowing 0 goals and just 23 shots on goal from the Kraken. Jeremy Swayman stopped all 23 shots, posting a 100% save percentage. The Bruins' defense also contributed 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.</p><h3>Can Edmonton Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>Edmonton’s 4-2 win over the Flames moved them to 18-11-2 this season. The Oilers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, with the total line set at 6.5 goals. The combined 6 goals fell just short of the over.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Oilers in the victory. Edmonton jumped out to a 2-0 lead, but the Flames tied it up before the Oilers pulled away with two more goals.</p><p>Edmonton’s offense came alive with 31 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Calgary. Leon Draisaitl, who scored his 9th goal of the season, added two more assists, bringing his total to 8. Zach Hyman netted his 3rd goal of the year, while Mattias Janmark sealed the game with an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the season. The Oilers’ first goal came from Jeff Skinner, his 3rd of the year.</p> <p>Edmonton scored twice in the first period, then added two more in the third, including Hyman’s power-play goal. The Oilers recorded 10 giveaways in the game.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Oilers will look to build on their last performance, where they gave up just 2 goals to Calgary. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves, posting a 93.5% save percentage. The Oilers' defense also recorded 2 takeaways, 19 hits, and 25 blocks. They'll aim to carry that momentum into their next matchup against the Avalanche.</p>

Boston Bruins vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Lancers versus the Antelopes? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at GCU Arena in Phoenix, AZ. The over/under for this game is set at 138 points, and Grand Canyon is favored by -14 vs. California Baptist in a Western Athletic conference matchup.</p><h3>CALIFORNIA BAPTIST LANCERS VS GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: California Baptist Lancers +14</p><p>This game will be played at GCU Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, February 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA BAPTIST LANCERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Antelopes.</li><li>Even though we have Grand Canyon winning straight-up, we like California Baptist at +14.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Lancers Lock in a Win at Phoenix?</h3><p>California Baptist is coming off a 69-46 loss to Utah Valley, which was their second straight defeat. They have gone 2-3 in their last five road games, and they are 4-6 in their previous 10 contests away from home. On the season, the Lancers have gone 14-10, including a 7-6 record in Western Athletic Conference play.</p>

<p>As an underdog, California Baptist has gone 2-4, and they are 4-5 on the road this season. For the year, they have been outscored by an average of 0.6 points per game on the road, compared to a +3.3 average scoring margin at home. Their record as an underdog this year is 2-4.</p><p>As the underdog this season, California Baptist has an ATS record of 3-3. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Lancers have gone 4-6 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 4-5 this year and they are 2-1 vs. the spread in their last 3 road games.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for California Baptist is 9-13. So far, the average scoring total in their games is 133.7 points per game, which is less than the average over/under line in their games of 137.7. Today's over/under line of 138 is similar to their average scoring total in their last three games of 134 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the California Baptist offense ended with 46 points against Utah Valley. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 30.9% and made 3 threes. Kendal Coleman led the team in scoring, putting up 12 points. Additionally, Scotty Washington contributed 8 points for the Lancers.</p><p>So far this season, the California Baptist defense has been performing well, ranking 34th in the country at 65.3 points allowed per contest. California Baptist's three-point defense is currently 6th in the country at 4.2 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 44.0% of their shots vs. California Baptist.</p><h3>Will the Antelopes Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Grand Canyon is 14-point favorites against California Baptist tonight. They are 14-1 at home this season and have won their last 12 games at home. Their average scoring margin at home is +14.4 points per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, Grand Canyon has been favored in 22 of their 25 games, going 20-2 in those matchups. Overall, they are 23-2 and have won their last six games.</p><p>When looking at Grand Canyon's ATS record this season, they are currently 13-10-1. At home, they have gone 7-7-1 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, they are 5-4-1.</p><p>Grand Canyon's over/under record this season sits at 12-12 and the average scoring total in their games is 145.9 points. Today's over/under line of 138 is lower than the average OU line in their games (146). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 148 points.</p><p>Against Utah Tech, the Grand Canyon had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 80.7 points per game. They scored 73 points and posted a field goal percentage of 41.4% in the game. The top scorer for the Antelopes was Tyon Grant-Foster with 16 points, while Gabe McGlothan also added 12 to the scoreboard.</p><p>Grand Canyon's defense has been playing well, ranking 64th nationally, with 67.3 points allowed per game. In their most recent game, the Grand Canyon defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Utah Tech knocked down 12 three-pointers on their way to 61 points.</p>

California Baptist Lancers vs Grand Canyon Antelopes Betting Pick & Prediction 2/17/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the 12th ranked Brooklyn Nets (11-18) will travel to Milwaukee to take on the 5th ranked Bucks (16-12). The Bucks are favored by 10.5 points and have won two straight games, while the Nets have lost two in a row.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will be played at Fiserv Forum and can be seen on YES.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-73 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.6% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Brooklyn Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>The Nets fell to 11-18 on the season after a 110-95 road loss to the Heat on Monday. Brooklyn entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 15. The total points for the game were 205, falling short of the 210.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Brooklyn started poorly, allowing 39 points in the 1st quarter, but bounced back by winning the 2nd quarter 29-19. They trailed 83-78 going into the 4th but were outscored 27-17 in the final period.</p><p>In their 110-95 loss to the Heat, the Nets shot just 39.3% from the field, with their three-point shooting at 38.2%, hitting 13 threes. Noah Clowney and Cameron Johnson each scored 19 points, with Clowney hitting 4 threes and Johnson adding 3.</p> <p>Keon Johnson contributed 15 points, and Tyrese Martin added 14, scoring 8 of those in the 3rd quarter. Clowney and Johnson both had strong 2nd quarters, with Clowney scoring 8 points and Johnson adding 7.</p><p>The Nets gave up 39 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 19. They allowed 25 points in the 3rd and 27 in the 4th, giving up 110 points in the loss.</p> <p>Brooklyn allowed Miami to shoot 49% from the field, including 41% from three, with the Heat hitting 17 threes. The Nets sent Miami to the line 24 times, where they made 21 free throws. Defensively, the Nets recorded 9 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Bucks improved to 16-12 on the season with a 112-91 road win over the Bulls on Monday. Milwaukee, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread with a dominant +21 point margin.</p> <p>A 12-0 run early on helped the Bucks jump out to a 33-17 lead after the 1st quarter. Chicago edged Milwaukee 28-26 in the 2nd quarter, but the Bucks responded by outscoring the Bulls 33-27 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th with a 92-72 lead, Milwaukee held the Bulls to 19 points in the final quarter, while scoring 20. The game’s total of 203 points fell well short of the 225.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their win over the Bulls, the Bucks connected on 18 threes, shooting 41.9% from deep. Their overall field goal percentage was 46%.</p> <p>Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez each scored 21 points, with Middleton adding 10 in the 2nd quarter. Bobby Portis contributed 19 points and 13 rebounds, scoring 9 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Bucks put on a defensive clinic against the Bulls on Monday, holding them to just 91 points. Milwaukee started strong, allowing only 17 points in the 1st quarter and capped the game with a 19-point 4th quarter. Overall, the Bucks limited the Bulls to 40% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Milwaukee was particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where Chicago shot just 20%, making only 10 threes. The Bucks also sent the Bulls to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 9. Milwaukee finished the game with 42 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 1 block.</p>

Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Nittany Lions and Golden Gophers face off at 3:15 ET on BTN. The Golden Gophers are hosting the game at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, MN. This Big Ten conference matchup has an over/under of 150.5 points, and Minnesota is favored to win by -6.5 at home vs. Penn State.</p><h3>PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS VS MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Golden Gophers -6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Williams Arena at 3:15 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Golden Gophers.</li><li>Not only will Minnesota pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Nittany Lions Grab a Win in Minneapolis?</h3><p>Despite being 2-10 on the road this season, Penn State has a record of 7-11 when listed as the underdog. The Nittany Lions are 14-15 overall and 8-10 in Big Ten play.</p>

<p>Coming off a 90-81 loss to Iowa, Penn State has gone 2-3 in its last five games away from home. The Nittany Lions' average scoring margin on the road this season is -8.7 points per game.</p><p>As the underdog, Penn State has gone 10-7-1 vs. the spread this season and their ATS record is currently at .500 (14-14-1). On the road, the Nittany Lions are 5-6-1 vs. the spread this year and their ATS mark over their last three road games is 1-1-1.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record in Penn State games is 18-10-1. The average scoring total in their games this year is 150.3 points, and the average over/under line in their games is 147.3. This season, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line of 150.5. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0, and the average scoring total in those games is 168 points.</p><p>Penn State's offense had a good outing, putting up 81 points against Iowa. They achieved a 45.1% field goal percentage and went 13/23 from the free-throw line. Adrian Baldwin Jr is leading the team in scoring at 14.1 points per contest. Kanye Clary has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 16.7 going into the game.</p><p>So far, the Nittany Lions' defense is ranked 240th in the country at 74.5 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.8 threes per game vs. Minnesota. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 31.0%.</p><h3>Will the Golden Gophers Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Minnesota enters this game as 6.5-point favorites and they have been excellent at home this season, going 15-3 compared to 2-8 on the road. They have won four straight games at home and are 8-2 in their last 10 games at home.</p>

<p>Overall, the Golden Gophers are 17-11, but they have lost two straight games and are 8-9 in Big Ten play. They are 12-1 when favored this season.</p><p>Minnesota has been excellent against the spread this season, going 22-5-1. They have been even better vs. the spread at home, going 15-2-1. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Golden Gophers are 8-1-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Minnesota's over/under record this season is 16-12 and the average over/under line in their games is 143.8. So far, 16 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 150.5. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 165 points and their over/under record over their last 10 games is 7-3.</p><p>Minnesota's offense is coming off a good game, putting up 97 points vs. Illinois. Overall, they hit 60% of their shots from the field and went 11/16 from the free-throw line. For the season, the Minnesota offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NCAA with a field goal percentage of 47%. So far, they have hit 54% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 8.2 made three's per contest.</p><p>On defense, Minnesota is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 71.0 points per game. In today's game vs. Penn State, the Minnesota defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Minnesota made 19 free-throws vs. the Golden Gophers.</p>

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