<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>From Comerica Park in Detroit, we have the Dodgers and Tigers facing off in an interleague matchup. The money line odds have the Tigers favored at -137, while the Dodgers are at +116. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs.</p>

<p>James Paxton will be starting for the Dodgers, and he will be facing off against Tarik Skubal for the Tigers. The Dodgers are 55-39, while the Tigers are 45-49. Los Angeles is 1st in the NL West, while the Tigers are 4th in the AL Central. SNLA will be televising Friday's game.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS DETROIT TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline +116</p><p>This game will be played at Comerica Park at 6:40 ET on Friday, July 12th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE DODGERS VS TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Dodgers winning by a score of 6 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Dodgers to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 10 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Dodgers Records & Stats</h3><p>The Dodgers will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Phillies with a 5-1 loss. Los Angeles was the +131 underdog on the road going into this matchup. Things started off well for the Dodgers, as they got on the board with a run in the 1st inning but gave up the lead right away as the Phillies scored in the bottom of the first.</p>

<p>Anthony Banda got the start for the Dodgers and took the loss. He only lasted one inning, giving up three earned runs on three hits. The Dodgers couldn't get anything going offensively after Gavin Lux's hot start, going 2/2 with a homer.</p><p>Los Angeles is 55-39 overall this season, putting them 1st in the NL West. They lead the Padres by seven games heading into today's road matchup vs. the Tigers. The Dodgers have dropped four straight games, losing the final game of their series vs. the Giants and then getting swept by the Phillies. In the NL West, they have gone 18-15 this season.</p>

<p>As the road team, the Dodgers are 27-20 this season compared to 28-19 at home. Los Angeles has struggled as the underdog on the road this season, going just 1-7. They are 2-7 overall as the underdog. The Dodgers have an overall series record of 18-13-1 this year.</p><p>When the Dodgers are on the road, they are 25-22 against the run line, with an average run margin of +1.1. As the favorite, they are 43-42 against the run line, but as the underdog, they are just 3-6.</p>The Los Angeles Dodgers are on the road today, facing the Detroit Tigers. The O/U line for this game is set at 8 runs, which is below their season average of 8.9 runs per game. The Dodgers have gone over the total in 49 of their 94 games this season, and their games have averaged a total of 9 runs per game. When the O/U line is set at 8 runs, the Dodgers are 3-7 on the season.<p>Left-hander James Paxton gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Tigers on the road. He has made 16 starts this season and has a record of 7-2 with an ERA of 4.24. Paxton's WHIP for the season is 1.40. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had given up at least four earned runs in three straight starts. Opponents are batting .243 off Paxton this season, and his ERA on the road is 7.57 compared to 2.72 at home.</p><p>Shohei Ohtani has been a huge bright spot for the Dodgers this season, as he is batting .314 with 28 homers and 66 RBIs. Ohtani has also been hot of late, going 6/17 in his last five games. Ohtani is also on a six-game hitting streak. Teoscar Hernandez is 2nd on the team with 19 homers and is batting .258 for the season.</p>

<p>As a team, the Dodgers have been the top offense in the league so far, leading the league in OPS and on-base percentage. They are also 3rd in home runs and 5th in team batting average. Overall, they are averaging 4.9 runs per game.</p><h3>Tigers Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Guardians, the Tigers closed out the series with a 10-1 win. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at -122 on the money line. It was a big six-run 6th inning that really turned things in their favor, and the Guardians could only score one run, which came in the 3rd.</p>

<p>Jack Flaherty put together a good start for the Tigers, going six innings and giving up just one earned run, and picking up the win. Detroit's offense was carried by Carson Kelly, who went 1/3 with a homer and three RBIs.</p><p>Detroit is 45-49 overall and trail the Guardians by 13 games in the AL Central. The Tigers are 16-13 against other teams in the division. They have won two straight games, and this came after taking three of four in their series vs. the Guardians.</p>

<p>At home, the Tigers are 22-23 this season and 23-26 on the road. As the underdog, Detroit is 24-30 this season and 21-19 when favored. The Tigers' overall series record is 12-14-4, and they have won two straight series.</p><p>When it comes to the run line, the Tigers have been a better bet on the road this season, going 26-23 compared to 18-27 at home. They have covered the run line in four straight games at home and are 33-21 as the underdog, but just 11-29 when favored.</p><p>The Detroit Tigers will be hosting the Los Angeles Dodgers today, and the over/under line is set at 8 runs. The Tigers have an over/under record of 50-41 on the season, and their games have had an average combined run total of 8.5. When the over/under line has been set at 8 runs this season, the Tigers have a record of 12-10-2. Additionally, the over has hit in their last three games.</p><p>Tarik Skubal gets the start for the Tigers today and comes into the game with a record of 10-3 and an ERA of 2.37. So far this season, he has made 18 starts, and opponents are batting .193 off the left-hander. Skubal has made 13 quality starts this year and is averaging 10.8 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Skubal pitched seven innings, giving up just one earned run and picking up the win. Before that, he had given up at least three earned runs in three straight starts. Skubal has been much better at home, coming in with a 6-0 record and 1.75 ERA compared to 4-3 with a 3.22 ERA on the road.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Tigers are 18th in the league in scoring, averaging 4.2 runs per contest. This is just below their season average of 4.3 runs per game at home. As a team, they are batting just .231, which is 17th in the league, and their on-base percentage of .297 is also 20th in the MLB.</p>

<p>Riley Greene has been the Tigers' top run producer this season, as his 48 RBIs are the best on the team. He also leads the club with 17 homers and is batting .266. Over his last seven games, Colt Keith is hitting .360 with three homers and eight RBIs, while Gio Urshela has gone 10/29 in his last seven games.</p>

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Detroit Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 7/12/24

<p>The Timberwolves (12-10) have won four straight games and are 7th in the Western Conference. They are 1-point underdogs against the Warriors (13-9), who are 5th in the West and have a 1-point spread in their favor.</p>

<p>This Western Conference matchup will take place at the Chase Center in San Francisco and will tip off at 8:30 ET. NBCS will have the TV coverage.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves +1</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Center at 8:30 ET on Sunday, December 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 128-118 in favor of the Timberwolves.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.9% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Timberwolves Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>The Timberwolves improved to 12-10 on the season with a 107-90 road win over the Warriors on Friday. Minnesota entered the game as 1-point favorites and covered the spread with a 17-point victory. The total score of 197 points fell well short of the 219-point O/U line.</p> <p>A 12-0 run by the Timberwolves broke a 33-33 tie, giving them a 45-33 lead. They held the Warriors to 15 points in the 2nd quarter and closed out the game by outscoring Golden State 29-18 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves to a win over the Warriors, scoring 30 points and dishing out 9 assists. He shot 61.1% from the field and hit 4 threes at a 40% clip. Rudy Gobert added 17 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 60%, while Julius Randle contributed 16 points and 9 boards.</p> <p>The Timberwolves made 14 threes, despite shooting just 33.3% from deep and 45.5% overall. Edwards scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, and Gobert added 10 in the final period.</p><p>After a shaky start, the Timberwolves' defense locked in, allowing just 90 points in their win over the Warriors. Minnesota gave up 31 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, holding Golden State to 15 points. They also limited the Warriors to 26 points in the 3rd and 18 in the 4th.</p> <p>The Timberwolves held the Warriors to 39% shooting, including 28% from three, where Golden State made just 11 threes. Minnesota sent the Warriors to the line 17 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Timberwolves also recorded 12 steals and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Can The Warriors Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Warriors fell to 13-9 on the season after a 107-90 home loss to the Timberwolves on Friday. Golden State, who entered the game as +1 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 197, falling well short of the 219-point over/under line.</p> <p>A 12-0 run by Minnesota early in the game gave them a 45-33 lead. Golden State battled back, outscoring the Timberwolves 26-22 in the 3rd quarter to trim the deficit to 78-72. However, the Warriors struggled in the 4th, scoring just 18 points while allowing 29.</p><p>The Warriors struggled offensively in their loss to the Timberwolves, scoring just 90 points and shooting 39% from the field. Their three-point shooting was also subpar, hitting only 28.2% with 11 made threes.</p> <p>Stephen Curry led the way with 23 points, despite shooting 35.3% overall and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Jonathan Kuminga added 13 points, while Andrew Wiggins contributed 11.</p><p>Despite a solid defensive effort, the Warriors couldn’t hold off the Timberwolves, who scored 107 points on Friday. Golden State gave up 31 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd and 3rd, allowing 25 and 22 points, respectively, before Minnesota added 29 in the 4th.</p> <p>Overall, the Warriors held the Timberwolves to 45% shooting, including 33% from beyond the arc, where Minnesota hit 14 threes. Golden State sent the Timberwolves to the line 14 times, where they made 13 free throws. The Warriors also recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Hornets and Hawks game? Catch the action at Hagan Arena in Philadelphia, PA, as the Hawks hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Saint Joseph's as the -18.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 149.5 points.</p><h3>DELAWARE STATE HORNETS VS SAINT JOSEPH'S HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Delaware State Hornets +18.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hagan Arena at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DELAWARE STATE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Hawks.</li><li>Even though we have Saint Joseph's winning straight-up, we like Delaware State at +18.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Hornets Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Delaware State moved to 4-6 on the season with an 83-80 road win over Alabama State on Friday. The Hornets were +5.5 underdogs going into the game, but they not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.</p> <p>Delaware State led 40-34 at halftime and scored 43 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 46. The total points for the game hit 163, going over the pre-game line of 148.5.</p><p>Delaware State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points and shooting 56.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.5%, thanks to hitting 50% from beyond the arc (9/18) and 59.5% on two-point attempts (22/37).</p> <p>Robert Smith led the way with 26 points, knocking down 7 of 11 threes (63.6%) and shooting 60% overall. CJ Hines added 25 points, while Martaz Robinson contributed 23. Amarr Knox chipped in 21 points, and Kaseem Watson was efficient inside, shooting 66.7% from the field.</p><p>Delaware State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to shoot 62% on two-point attempts, with 20 makes on 32 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Delaware State's opponents went 11/32, hitting 34% of their three-point shots. The Hornets also sent them to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 7 attempts for 63%. Delaware State gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Saint Joseph's?</h3><p>Saint Joseph's improved to 8-4 on the season with an 82-62 road win over Virginia Tech on Saturday, December 21st. The Hawks entered the game as 3-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 144 went over the O/U line of 140.5.</p> <p>After leading 32-30 at halftime, Saint Joseph's dominated the 2nd half, outscoring the Hokies 50-32.</p><p>Saint Joseph's put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 46.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.6%. They connected on 15 of 32 three-point attempts, shooting 46.9% from deep, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 13 of 14 for 92.9%.</p> <p>Erik Reynolds II led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 of 11 from three-point range. Derek Simpson and Rasheer Fleming each added 18 points, with Simpson also contributing 6 assists. Ben Burnham was perfect from beyond the arc, hitting all 3 of his attempts.</p><p>Saint Joseph's defense held their opponent to 62 points, with a field goal percentage of 40% (22/54). They allowed 15 two-point field goals on 32 attempts, a 46% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hawks gave up 7 three-pointers on 22 attempts, a 31% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 11 free throws (84%). Saint Joseph's limited offensive rebounds, allowing just 5.</p>

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<p>At 7:00 ET, the 76ers will travel to Detroit to take on the Pistons. Philadelphia is currently on a two-game losing streak and is 14th in the Eastern Conference. The Pistons are favored by 1.5 points and are 10th in the East.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will be played at Little Caesars Arena and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line for this game is 217.5.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-122 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.3% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the 76ers Have a Shot at a Win at Detroit?</h3><p>The 76ers dropped to 3-14 on the season following a 122-115 home loss to the Rockets on Wednesday. Philadelphia entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 237, exceeding the over/under line of 219.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>After falling behind 35-24 in the 1st quarter, the 76ers tightened up defensively and went on an 11-0 run, turning a 108-103 deficit into a 114-108 lead. However, they couldn’t hold on, as the Rockets closed out the game strong.</p><p>Tyrese Maxey's 39-point, 10-assist performance, highlighted by 17 points in the 4th quarter, wasn't enough for the 76ers in their 122-115 loss to the Rockets. Maxey hit 6 threes at a 50% clip, while Guerschon Yabusele added 22 points, connecting on 4 threes at 66.7% efficiency.</p> <p>Philadelphia shot 44.8% from the field and made 12 threes at a 36.4% rate. Jared McCain contributed 15 points, and Kelly Oubre scored 9 of his 11 points in the opening quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the 76ers had strong 2nd and 4th quarters, giving up just 20 points in each, but they allowed 35 points in the 1st and 33 in the 3rd, leading to a 122-115 loss to the Rockets. Philadelphia did well in limiting Houston’s three-point shooting, holding them to 10 made threes on 32% shooting.</p> <p>The 76ers sent the Rockets to the free-throw line 38 times, where they converted 32 attempts. Philadelphia recorded 32 defensive rebounds but allowed 14 offensive boards. They also contributed 12 steals and 7 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can the Pistons Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>On Friday, November 29th, the Pistons improved to 9-12 with a 130-106 win over the Pacers. Detroit, who entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread with a +24 point margin. The game’s total of 236 points went over the line of 229.</p> <p>Detroit took control early with a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 16-14 to 26-14. They led 33-24 after the 1st quarter and edged out the Pacers 30-29 in the 2nd. A strong 3rd quarter saw them outscore Indiana 29-20, and they finished the game by putting up 38 points to the Pacers’ 33 in the 4th.</p><p>The Pistons shot 57.8% from the field and knocked down 18 threes at a 47.4% clip in their win over the Pacers. Malik Beasley led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 threes, while Cade Cunningham added 24 points and 11 assists, connecting on 4 threes.</p> <p>Jaden Ivey contributed 23 points, making 3 threes, and Tobias Harris chipped in 16 points. Beasley scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, and Jalen Duren also added 8 of his 14 points in the final period.</p><p>Despite giving up 33 points in the 4th quarter, the Pistons' defense held the Pacers to 106 points in a win on Friday. They had a strong 3rd quarter, allowing just 20 points. Overall, Detroit limited Indiana to 12 made threes on 36% shooting from deep.</p> <p>The Pistons sent the Pacers to the line just 13 times, where they made 12 free throws. Detroit also controlled the boards, allowing 7 offensive rebounds while collecting 9 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

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