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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Bulls (-133) will host the Hawks (+112) at the United Center. The Bulls are favored by 2 points and have lost two straight games. The Hawks are 9th in the Eastern Conference, while the Bulls are 10th.</p>

<p>Chicago is 18-22 and 5th in the Central Division, while Atlanta is 20-19 and 3rd in the Southeast. The over/under line for this Eastern Conference matchup is 244.5 points. You can watch this game on CHSN.</p><h3>ATLANTA HAWKS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls -2</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 138-135 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have Zach LaVine finishing with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 19 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Atlanta Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>The Hawks moved above .500 for the season with a 122-117 win over the Suns on Tuesday, improving to 20-19. Atlanta, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 239 narrowly exceeded the over/under line of 238.</p> <p>Atlanta’s win came despite a 10-0 run by Phoenix, which stretched the Suns’ lead from 69-64 to 79-64. The Hawks responded by outscoring the Suns 25-8 to close the gap and entered the 4th quarter leading 89-87. They edged out the Suns 33-30 in the final period to secure the win.</p><p>Trae Young led the Hawks to a 122-117 win over the Suns, hitting 6 threes at a 50% clip and finishing with 43 points, including 13 in both the 1st and 4th quarters. Atlanta connected on 17 threes, shooting 41.5% from deep.</p> <p>Onyeka Okongwu contributed 22 points and 21 rebounds, scoring 10 points in the 2nd quarter. Garrison Mathews added 19 points, hitting 5 threes at 62.5%.</p><p>Despite giving up 117 points, the Hawks' defense did enough to secure the win over the Suns. Their best quarter came in the 2nd, where they allowed just 25 points. Overall, Atlanta gave up 31 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters and 30 in the 4th.</p> <p>The Suns shot 51% from the field, including 37% from three, where they hit 13 threes. Phoenix also went 18/27 from the free-throw line. The Hawks gave up 6 offensive rebounds while recording 10 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can Chicago Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Bulls fell to 18-22 on the season after a 119-113 home loss to the Pelicans on Tuesday. Chicago, favored by 1.5 points, didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total of 232 points fell short of the 243.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Chicago led 59-53 at halftime, but New Orleans went on an 11-0 run to break the game open. The Bulls couldn’t recover, as the Pelicans outscored them 33-27 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 25 points and 7 rebounds in their loss to the Pelicans, hitting 4 threes at a 66.7% rate. Nikola Vucevic and Coby White each added 22 points, with Vucevic shooting 62.5% from the field.</p> <p>As a team, the Bulls made 14 threes, but shot just 32.6% from deep and 44.1% overall. LaVine scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter and added 10 more in the 4th.</p><p>Despite a solid defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, the Bulls couldn’t contain the Pelicans in the 3rd and 4th, giving up 33 points in each and ultimately allowing 119 points in the loss. Chicago did manage to hold New Orleans to 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bulls limited the Pelicans to just 14 made threes on 28% shooting. Chicago also recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p>

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<p>The Tar Heels and Panthers are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN. The Panthers will host the game at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA. The over/under for this game is set at 154.5 points, and Pittsburgh is favored by -3.5 vs. North Carolina in a Atlantic Coast conference matchup.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS VS PITTSBURGH PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Panthers -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Petersen Events Center at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, January 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will Pittsburgh pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</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 North Carolina Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>North Carolina Tar Heels Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Carolina improved to 13-8 on the season with a 102-96 win over Boston College on Saturday. The Tar Heels were heavy favorites at -19, but they didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 198 went well over the O/U line of 148.5.</p> 

<p>After leading 46-45 at halftime, UNC scored 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44. They’ll look to tighten up defensively in their next game.</p><p>North Carolina's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 102 points on 55.6% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 60.3%, thanks in part to their 61.7% shooting from inside the arc. They also hit 6 of 16 from three-point range, good for 37.5%, and connected on 78.8% of their free throws, going 26 for 33 from the line.</p> <p>Donald Hand Jr. led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 of 8 from deep, while RJ Davis added 22 points and 5 assists. Dion Brown was efficient, shooting 8 of 11 overall and 4 of 5 from three, finishing with 20 points. Joshua Beadle was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, including 2 for 2 from beyond the arc, and added 6 assists.</p><p>North Carolina struggled defensively, giving up 96 points on 55% shooting. They allowed 29 two-point field goals on 47 attempts, a 61% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 37%, hitting 6 of 16 threes. North Carolina also sent them to the line 33 times, where they converted 26 free throws, a 78% clip.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Pittsburgh?</h3><h3>Pittsburgh Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Pittsburgh improved to 13-6 on the season with a 77-73 win over Syracuse on Saturday. The Panthers were -8 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 150, just over the 149.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 33-32 at halftime, Pittsburgh turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 45 points while allowing 40.</p><p>Pittsburgh put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 45.9% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, with a 51.2% success rate on two-point attempts. The Panthers also hit 71.4% of their free throws, going 15-for-21 from the line.</p> <p>Jaland Lowe led the way with 22 points and 6 assists, despite going 0-for-4 from three-point range. J.J. Starling and Ishmael Leggett each added 16 points, with Leggett hitting both of his three-point attempts. Chris Bell contributed 12 points, connecting on 4-of-9 from deep.</p><p>Despite giving up 73 points, Pittsburgh's defense held their opponent to 40% shooting from the field, with 27 made baskets on 67 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 16 two-point field goals on 35 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Pittsburgh's defense conceded 11 threes on 32 attempts, with their opponent shooting 34%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 8 for 61%. Pittsburgh gave up 20 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

North Carolina Tar Heels vs Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/28/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Highlanders and Broncos face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Broncos are hosting the game at Leavey Center in Santa Clara, CA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Santa Clara as the -7.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 152 points.</p><h3>UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS VS SANTA CLARA BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UC Riverside Highlanders +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Leavey Center at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, November 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-74 in favor of the Broncos.</li><li>Even though we have Santa Clara winning straight-up, we like UC Riverside at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Highlanders Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>UC Riverside Highlanders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>UC Riverside pulled off a 70-69 road win over California Baptist on Tuesday, November 12th. Entering the game as +3.5 point underdogs, the Highlanders not only secured the win but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-30 at halftime, UC Riverside turned things around by scoring 40 points in the 2nd half while holding the Lancers to 32. The total points for the game were 139, falling short of the 147 O/U line.</p><p>UC Riverside managed just 3 three-pointers on 21.4% shooting from deep in their last game, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 45.9%. They shot 51.1% on two-point attempts, contributing to an overall field goal percentage of 44.3%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Highlanders hit 56.5% of their attempts, going 13-for-23. Barrington Hargress led the way with 25 points, while Dominique Daniels Jr. added 20, connecting on 3 of 6 from beyond the arc.</p><p>UC Riverside's defense gave up 69 points in this one, as they allowed the opposing team to shoot 40% from the field, connecting on 24 of their 60 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the other team hit 7 of 21 threes, good for 33%. UC Riverside also sent them to the line 15 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 93%.</p><h3>Can the Broncos Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Santa Clara Broncos Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Broncos' struggles continued on Saturday, November 16th, as they fell 85-59 to the Wolf Pack. Entering the game as +8 point underdogs, Santa Clara not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 144, just under the O/U line of 147.5.</p> 

<p>Santa Clara found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 47-26 at halftime. They managed to score 33 points in the 2nd half but allowed 38, unable to make up any ground.</p><p>Santa Clara's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 59 points while shooting 39.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, and they hit only 11.8% of their threes, going 2 for 17 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they shot 57.9%, making 11 of 19 attempts.</p> <p>The Broncos managed 12 offensive rebounds and recorded just 6 assists. Elijah Mahi led the team with 22 points, shooting 75% overall and hitting his only three-point attempt. Tré Coleman added 21 points, going 3 for 3 from deep, and Nick Davidson contributed 18 points, making both of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Santa Clara's defense struggled, giving up 85 points on 56% shooting. They allowed 62% from two-point range, with the opposing team hitting 18 of 29 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Santa Clara's opponents shot 47%, making 9 of 19 threes. They also sent them to the line 31 times, where they converted 22 free throws (71%).</p>

UC Riverside Highlanders vs Santa Clara Broncos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/19/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Maple Leafs are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Blue Jackets.</p><h3>COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, January 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>Our prediction for this game is that the Maple Leafs will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline</li><li>The Maple Leafs should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Blue Jackets Defense Show Up in Toronto?</h3><p>Columbus fell to 22-18-7 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The defense struggled early, giving up five goals in the first period. Heading into the game, the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 9 easily surpassed that mark.</p>

<p>The Blue Jackets entered as underdogs on the puck line, and their defense allowed the Capitals to score just 56 seconds into the game. Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each scored for Columbus, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.</p><p>Columbus took 36 shots on goal in their 7-2 loss to the Capitals, but only managed to score twice. Damon Severson netted his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd.</p> <p>The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second. Labanc followed with a goal at the 5:24 mark of the same period. Columbus had 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Columbus' defense struggled from the start, allowing the first goal just 56 seconds into the game. They conceded four more in the first period, one in the second, and another late in the third. Daniil Tarasov finished with a 68.2% save percentage on 22 shots from the Capitals.</p><h3>Can The Maple Leafs Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Toronto fell to 30-16-2 after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. The Maple Leafs tied the game late in the first period, but Matt Boldy’s goal at 2:14 in overtime sealed the win for Minnesota.</p> 

<p>As underdogs on the puck line, the Maple Leafs didn’t cover, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6-goal line. Toronto’s only goal came from William Nylander, who scored with 19:08 gone in the first period.</p><p>Toronto’s offense was held to just one goal in their 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. William Nylander netted his 9th goal of the season on a power play, with Auston Matthews and Mitchell Marner picking up their 6th and 12th assists, respectively. The Leafs fired 28 shots on goal but couldn’t find the net again after Nylander’s goal at 19:08 in the first period.</p> <p>Toronto had 10 giveaways in the game and failed to score in the second, third, and overtime periods. The Leafs’ only goal came after the Wild had taken an early lead, with Nylander’s power-play goal tying the game at 1-1.</p><p>Toronto's defense gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the first period and the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime. Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, while the defense recorded 2 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 1/22/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Rockets and Bobcats. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN2, and it's hosted by the Bobcats at Convocation Center (OH) in Athens, OH. Get ready to place your bets! This Mid-American conference matchup has an over/under of 161.5 points, and Ohio is favored to win by -3.5 at home vs. Toledo.</p><h3>TOLEDO ROCKETS VS OHIO BOBCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ohio Bobcats -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Convocation Center (OH) at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OHIO BOBCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Bobcats.</li><li>Not only will Ohio pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 161.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Rockets Find a Way to Win in Athens?</h3><h3>Toledo Rockets Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Toledo improved to 10-8 on the season with an 84-71 win over Bowling Green on Friday. The Rockets, who were -2.5 favorites, covered the spread in this road victory.</p> 

<p>Toledo led 43-38 at halftime and outscored the Falcons 41-33 in the second half. The game’s total points of 155 fell just under the O/U line of 158.</p><p>Toledo's offense put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field. They connected on 50% of their three-point attempts, hitting 12 of 24, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 57.4%. From the free-throw line, they were 14 of 17, good for 82.4%.</p> <p>Marcus Johnson led the way with 28 points, shooting 10 of 20 overall and 3 of 9 from beyond the arc. Sonny Wilson and Isaiah Adams each added 18 points, with Wilson hitting 7 of 9 shots and going 1 for 1 from three-point range.</p><p>Toledo's defense gave up 71 points, allowing the opposition to shoot 42% from the field. Inside the arc, they connected on 52% of their two-point attempts, going 18/34.</p> <p>From three-point range, Toledo held their opponent to 27% shooting, with just 6 makes on 22 attempts. The opposition also went 17/23 from the free-throw line, shooting 73%. Toledo allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Ohio Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Ohio Bobcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Ohio improved to 10-8 on the season with a 61-59 win over Kent State on Friday. The Bobcats were +1.5 point underdogs at home but managed to cover the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Ohio trailed 29-28 at halftime but outscored Kent State 33-30 in the second half. The game’s total points of 120 fell well below the O/U line of 143.5.</p><p>Ohio's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.8% from the field and 27.8% from three-point range, finishing with 61 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, and they managed only 8 assists and 6 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Ohio converted 22 of 28 attempts, shooting 78.6%. AJ Brown and Jackson Paveletzke each scored 15 points, with Paveletzke shooting 71.4% overall. Cli'Ron Hornbeak added 13 points on 80% shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds.</p><p>Ohio's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 59 points on 37% shooting from the field. They limited two-point shots to 12/27 (44%) and three-point attempts to 5/18 (27%).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Ohio's opponent went 22/28 (78%). The Bobcats also kept offensive rebounds in check, allowing only 6.</p>

Toledo Rockets vs Ohio Bobcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/28/25

<p>Game two of this first-round series between the Knicks and 76ers is set for 7:30 PM ET from Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are up 1-0 in the series and are favored by five points at home. The over/under line is 207.5, and the money line odds are -199 for the Knicks and +164 for the 76ers. TNT is the TV network carrying the game.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Knicks -5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Monday, April 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-107 in favor of the Knicks.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with Jalen Brunson points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><p>The Knicks picked up a 111-104 win over the 76ers in the most recent game of this series. New York was favored by 4.5 points heading into the game, and they covered the spread with their 7-point win. The over/under line for the game was 208 points, and the teams combined to score 215 points.</p>

<p>The Knicks had a huge 2nd quarter, as they outscored the 76ers 33-12. Philadelphia led by three heading into the 4th quarter. Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 22 points each, and Hart also had 13 rebounds. As a team, the Knicks shot 45.7% from three-point range. Tyrese Maxey led all scorers with 33 points, and the 76ers finished with 12 made threes.</p><h3>Will the 76ers Win in New York?</h3><p>In the 76ers' last game against the Knicks, they lost by a score of 111-104. Philadelphia was a 4.5-point underdog in that game, and the O/U line was 208.</p>

<p>As the underdog this season, the 76ers have gone 9-23 straight-up and 15-16 against the spread. Their scoring differential as the underdog is -5.7 points per game.</p>

<p>For the season, the 76ers are 49-34 ATS and have failed to cover in their last two games. On the road, they are 25-17 ATS compared to 24-17 ATS at home.</p>

<p>This season, Philadelphia has an O/U record of 44-40, and the over has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 225.8 points, and today's O/U line is 207.5.</p>

<p>Overall, the 76ers are 47-35 this season, which puts them in 3rd place in the Atlantic Division and 7th in the Eastern Conference.</p>

<p>Against other Eastern Conference teams, the 76ers are 31-21 compared to 16-14 in non-conference games. On the road, they are 22-20 compared to 26-16 at home.</p><p>Joel Embiid has been carrying the 76ers offense of late, averaging 30.2 points per game in his last four games. Over this stretch, he has pulled down 11.8 rebounds per game. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 26.5 points per game in his last four games on a field goal percentage of 49.4%. In these games, he hit 3 threes per game.</p>

<p>Philadelphia is averaging 114.6 points per game this season, which is right in the middle of the pack. Their scoring production has been a little higher at home, at 115.2 points per game compared to 113.5 on the road. The 76ers are 23rd in field goal percentage and 19th in three-point shooting percentage.</p><p>At present, the 76ers' defense is ranked 9th, allowing 111.5 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the 76ers are forcing 11.3 per game, which is 2nd in the league. They also come into the game sitting 7th in blocked shots at 6 per game.</p><h3>Can the Knicks Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Today, the Knicks are favored by 5 points at home against the 76ers. This season, the Knicks have been favored in 48 of their 82 games and have gone 37-11 in those games. Their average scoring margin as the favorite is +9.8 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game against the 76ers, the Knicks won by a score of 111-104. They were favored by 4.5 points going into the game, and the O/U line was 208.5. This improved the Knicks' win streak to six games.</p>

<p>For the season, the Knicks are 50-32, which is the 2nd best record in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 35-17 and 12-5 against teams in their division.</p>

<p>On the season, the Knicks have an O/U record of 37-45-1, and the over has hit in six straight games. Today's O/U line of 207.5 is lower than the Knicks' season average of 220.9 points per game.</p>

<p>The Knicks have an ATS record of 46-36 for the season, including a record of 23-19 at home and 23-17 on the road. They have covered the spread in their last four home games and in their last two games as the favorite.</p><p>Looking at Jalen Brunson's last five games, he is averaging 35.2 points per game on a shooting percentage of 46.9%. In these games, he hit 3.6 threes per contest. For the season, he is averaging 28.7 points and 6.7 assists. Over his last five games, Josh Hart has averaged 16.6 points and 11.8 rebounds.</p>

<p>Overall, the Knicks are 19th in scoring at 112.8 points per game. They are even worse at home, averaging 111.2 points per contest. Despite being last in pace, the Knicks are 10th in three-point makes, at 13.2 per game, and are 12th in three-point shooting percentage.</p><p>This season, the Knicks defense has been impressive, holding the 2nd position in the league while permitting an average of 108.2 points per contest. The Knicks defense is coming off a game in which they held the 76ers offense to just 39.6% shooting. Overall, they gave up 104 points to Philadelphia.</p>

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