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<p>Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Grizzlies versus the Suns? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on AZFa. The game will be played at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ. The odds for this Western conference game currently have the Suns as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 229.5 points.</p><h3>MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Phoenix Suns -4</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 8:00 ET on Sunday, January 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHOENIX SUNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-106 in favor of the Suns.</li><li>Our projections have Kevin Durant finishing with Kevin Durant points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.2% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Memphis Be The Talk of Footprint Center?</h3><p>Through 35 games, the Grizzlies are 12-23 and will look to pick up a win over the Suns as 4-point underdogs. If they are able to pull off the upset, they will also move up from 13th in the Western Conference.</p>

<p>When playing on the road this season, Memphis has an average scoring margin of -4.6 points per game compared to going 9-10 at home. For the season, they have been the underdog in 22 of their 35 games and have a record of 9-13 vs. the spread in those games.</p>

<p>So far, the Grizzlies have an over/under record of 14-20-1 for the season. Today's over/under line of 229.5 is slightly higher than their average over/under line of 224.7. This season, 25 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today's line. Memphis' over/under record in those games is 11-13-1.</p>

<p>Against the spread, Memphis has struggled on the road and at home this season. They have failed to cover the spread in three straight road games and have an overall road ATS record of 10-9. For the season, they are the underdog vs. the spread by 7.6 points per game on the road.</p><p>In their last game against the Lakers, Memphis had a strong offensive showing, scoring 127 points. Overall, they shot 53.7% from the field and were 16/20 from the free-throw line. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies in scoring with 31 points, while Marcus Smart chipped in 29 points.</p><p>At this time, the Grizzlies' defense is positioned 13th in the NBA, permitting 113.4 points per game. Inside the arc, the Grizzlies defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 52.0% and 38.8% from three-point territory.</p><h3>Will Phoenix Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>With an overall record of 19-16, the Suns will look to pick up a win at home today as 4-point favorites over the Grizzlies. If they are able to cover the spread, they will improve to just 7-14 at home for the season.</p>

<p>Against the spread, Phoenix is 13-22 this season. When favored, they have gone 16-9 but have failed to cover the spread in each of their last two games as the favorite.</p>

<p>So far, the Suns have combined with their opponents to average 229 points per game this season. The over/under record in their games is currently sitting at 19-16, and the over has come in for them in two straight games. Today's line of 229.5 is just below their average over/under line of 229.2.</p>

<p>In the Western Conference, the Suns are in 8th place and sit 3rd in the Pacific Division. Against other teams in the West, Phoenix is 12-12 compared to 7-4 in non-conference games.</p><p>In their last game vs. the Heat, the Suns put up 113 points and shot 50.6% from the field. From beyond the arc, they made 14 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Kevin Durant, who comes into today's game averaging 29.9 PPG. Devin Booker is also a key scorer, averaging 26.5 PPG.</p><p>The Suns' defense is presently ranked 14th in the league, allowing an average of 113.6 points per contest. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Suns defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 53.1% while allowing 36.4% from downtown.</p>

Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 1/7/24

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<p>Kenta Maeda will get the start for the Twins (53-48, 29-22 home) as they host the Mariners (50-49, 21-24 away) at Target Field. The Mariners will give the starting nod to Luis Castillo. Check out my prediction for game one of this American League matchup between the Seattle Mariners and Minnesota Twins.</p><h3>SEATTLE MARINERS VS MINNESOTA TWINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Mariners -118</p><p>This game will be played at Target Field at 7:40 ET on Monday, July 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SEATTLE MARINERS:</h3><ul><li>In their last five games, the Mariners have a record of 3-2.</li><li>So far this year, the Mariners lead the season series against the Twins 2-2.</li><li>The Twins' are just 4-5 in Kenta Maeda's nine starts.</li></ul><h3>SEATTLE MARINERS SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR ROAD RECORD</h3><p>Leading up to today's game, the Mariners are 4th in the AL West on a record of 50-49. Overall, they have played in 31 different series, going 13-16-2. When playing above .500 teams, the Mariners are 50-49, and currently hold win percentages of 53.7% at home and 46.7% on the road.</p><p><p>Seattle Mariners starter Luis Castillo has posted a 6-7 record and 3.04 ERA so far this season. On the road, Castillo's ERA is 3.83, while he has been even more impressive at home with a 2.89 ERA. His WHIP is 1.05 and opposing teams have only managed to hit .209 against him with a slugging percentage of .389.</p></p><p>In his most recent outing, Luis Castillo delivered a quality six-inning performance, allowing three runs but not earning a decision. Unfortunately, the Mariners were unable to capitalize on his efforts and fell to the Twins 6-3.</p><p>In their ten most recent games, the Mariners have put together a batting average of only .213, placing them 25th compared to the rest of the league. At 4.5 runs per game, Seattle is 17th in the MLB. This figure has come on a team batting average of .231 and OPS of .702 which has them 23rd in baseball.</p><p>Teoscar Hernández is the Mariners' home-run king in 2023, with 16 long balls and 55 RBIs to his name. His slugging percentage for the season stands at a solid .426.</p><h3>WILL THE MINNESOTA TWINS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>For the season, the Twins are 53-48 overall, including going 24-26 on the road and 29-22 at home. When looking at their overall series record, Minnesota is above .500 at 14-13-4. In the AL Central, the Twins are currently 1st.</p><p><p>The Minnesota Twins will look to Kenta Maeda for the starting role, as he currently holds a 2-5 record. Maeda has made nine appearances thus far, with an ERA of 5.10 and a K/9 rate of 10.63. His FIP is 3.31 and his OBP stands at .291.</p></p><p>Kenta Maeda recently earned a quality start but was unable to secure a decision in the Twins' 6-3 victory over the Mariners. The right-hander pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing three hits and two earned runs.</p><p>For the season, the Twins' offense is averaging 4.3 runs per game. Over their last five games they have swung the bats well, sitting 7th in the league in scoring, with a total of 23 runs. Overall, Minnesota's team batting average is .236, putting them 19th in the MLB.</p><p>Alex Kirilloff has been on fire for the Twins over their last five games, leading the team in hits with a .220 average. His performance this season has been stellar, batting .282 and driving in 32 runs.</p>

Seattle Mariners vs Minnesota Twins Betting Pick & Prediction 7/24/23

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Philadelphia 76ers will travel to Los Angeles to take on the Lakers in a non-conference matchup. The Lakers (-352) are favored by 8.5 points over the 76ers (+279). The over/under line for the game is 222.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena and can be seen on ESPN.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-103 in favor of the Lakers.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Davis finishing with Anthony Davis points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Philadelphia?</h3><p>The 76ers dropped to 1-6 for the season after a 110-98 loss to the Clippers on Wednesday. Philadelphia, who were +1.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 208 points fell short of the 215-point line.</p> <p>Philadelphia led 27-24 after the 1st quarter but lost momentum in the 3rd, getting outscored 33-17. They entered the 4th quarter down 84-68 and couldn’t close the gap, despite a 30-26 advantage in the final period.</p><p>In their 110-98 loss to the Clippers, the 76ers shot 54.8% from the field but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28% with only 7 made threes. Kelly Oubre and Paul George led the way with 18 points each, with George shooting 77.8% and making 2 threes at 66.7%.</p> <p>Oubre scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, while Caleb Martin added 6 of his 14 points in the 3rd. Tyrese Maxey contributed 8 of his 12 points in the opening quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the 76ers gave up 110 points to the Clippers, who shot 56% from the field. Philadelphia allowed 24 points in the 1st quarter and 27 in the 2nd, but the 3rd quarter was their worst, giving up 33 points. They allowed 26 points in the 4th.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Clippers hit 12 threes at a 42% rate. The 76ers sent the Clippers to the line 19 times, where they made 16 free throws. Philadelphia recorded 10 steals and 2 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can the Lakers Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>The Lakers fell to 4-4 on the season after a 131-114 road loss to the Grizzlies on Wednesday. Los Angeles entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 17. The total score of 245 points exceeded the O/U line of 232.5 by 12.5 points.</p> <p>Memphis took control early, leading 35-27 after the 1st quarter. The Lakers tightened things up in the 2nd, outscoring the Grizzlies 26-24, but a big 3rd quarter from Memphis put them up 95-81 heading into the 4th. An 11-0 run by the Grizzlies extended their lead from 95-81 to 106-81, putting the game out of reach for Los Angeles.</p><p>LeBron James led the Lakers with 39 points and 6 threes in their loss to the Grizzlies, shooting 62.5% from the field and 54.5% from deep. Austin Reaves added 19 points, while Cam Reddish chipped in 15, hitting 2 threes at 100% efficiency.</p> <p>The Lakers made 15 threes as a team, but shot just 31.2% from beyond the arc and 44.1% overall. LeBron scored 16 points in the 2nd quarter, while Reddish and Reaves each added 6 points in the 4th.</p><p>Defensively, the Lakers struggled against the Grizzlies, giving up 131 points on 51% shooting. They allowed 35 points in the 1st quarter and 36 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. The Lakers did manage to tighten up in the 2nd quarter, holding the Grizzlies to 24 points.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies hit 17 threes at a 50% clip. The Lakers sent Memphis to the line 23 times, where they made 18 free throws. Los Angeles grabbed 28 defensive rebounds but allowed 12 offensive boards. They also recorded 10 steals and 1 block.</p>

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