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Niagara Purple Eagles vs Fairfield Stags Betting Pick & Prediction 2/16/24

Manhattan Jaspers vs Iona Gaels Betting Pick & Prediction 2/16/24

Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers vs Rider Broncs Betting Pick & Prediction 2/16/24

Siena Saints vs Saint Peter's Peacocks Betting Pick & Prediction 2/16/24

VCU Rams vs Saint Louis Billikens Betting Pick & Prediction 2/16/24

Winthrop Eagles vs Radford Highlanders Betting Pick & Prediction 2/15/24

Utah Runnin' Utes vs USC Trojans Betting Pick & Prediction 2/15/24

Stanford Cardinal vs Washington Huskies Betting Pick & Prediction 2/15/24

California Golden Bears vs Washington State Cougars Betting Pick & Prediction 2/15/24

Colorado Buffaloes vs UCLA Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction 2/15/24

Playoff series are all about adjustments. The Denver Nuggets made theirs. Now the Portland Trail Blazers need to make one of their own. The series between the #4 and #5 seeds in the Western Conference is tied 1-1 heading to the Moda Center in Oregon. It will be a huge game for both teams, as it could very well dictate and decide the rest of the series.

Portland is the favorite of -4 with a total of 227.5 according to <strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/">Bookmaker Sportsbook</a></strong>, which leaves bettors with a big decision to make. Denver was -1 in Game 1 and -2 in Game 2, but is now a pretty clear-cut underdog in Game 3. The total has also been elevated after both games in this series went over the total in Denver.
<h2><strong><u>Denver Nuggets</u></strong></h2>
It wasn’t just the adjustment on Damian Lillard that the Nuggets made in Game 2 that was the difference. The Denver offense also had a much better performance. That’s not to say that Denver was bad in Game 1. Far from it. The Nuggets shot 50.5% from the floor overall, but were only 11-of-36 on threes and just 4-of-8 at the free throw line.

Denver was 12-of-28 from three in Game 2, but went to the line 30 times and made 24 of those attempts. They were 53.5% from the floor overall and had 29 assists on the 46 made field goals. After being held to one assist in Game 1, Nikola Jokic had five dimes in Game 2. The Nuggets really attacked the basket effectively and were able to get lots of buckets close to the rim and lots of free throw attempts.

It was actually a foul-heavy game on Monday night. Fifty-two fouls were called and 58 free throw attempts were taken. Compare that with Game 1 when 32 fouls were called and Portland had 19 free throw attempts to just eight for the Nuggets. It’s hard to play like that when something that wasn’t a foul in Game 1 is a foul in Game 2.

Jokic has scored 72 points over the first two games of this series. In Game 1, it was Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon that supplied the secondary scoring with 25 and 16 points, respectively. In Game 2, Jokic led five scorers in double figures, as the Nuggets were able to empty the bench late with the big lead. Jokic was 15-of-20 from the floor in that game.

The big free throw disparity was a huge part of Game 1, as the Nuggets were outscored by 14 points at the line. In Game 2, both teams were able equal, but Denver was more efficient from deep and also smarter with shot selection.
<h2><strong><u>Portland Trail Blazers</u></strong></h2>
Game 2 looked like it was going to be another Damian Lillard Show. After scoring 34 points in Game 1, Lillard scored 32 points in the first half of Game 2. He buried eight three-pointers over the first two quarters. However, Portland still trailed by 12 going into the break. It’s a wonder that the Blazers scored at all in the second half.

Portland put 6-foot-9 Aaron Gordon on Lillard and he shut down the Blazers star. Lillard only had 10 points in the second half and only made one three-pointer. He wound up with 42 points for the game, but he was visibly frustrated and flustered with the lack of help and with what Gordon’s length did to him. Now we wait to see if the Blazers figure out a way to get Lillard away from Gordon.

With the 12-point deficit and no real comeback mounted by the Blazers, they probably kept some things under wraps for getting Lillard open. They’ve had three days to sit on those adjustments and work through them. One adjustment could be more production from the rest of the team. CJ McCollum and Norman Powell were the only others in double figures for the Blazers in Game 2.

In Game 1, there were seven players in double figures, led by Lillard’s 34 points. The Blazers are 35-of-73 from three-point range in the series, but only secured a split. Can they keep shooting the lights out and take control of the series in Game 3?
<h2><strong><u>Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers Free Pick</u></strong></h2>
Doesn’t 4.5 seem like too big of a number here? The Blazers had that big free throw edge that dictated the outcome of Game 1. Without it, Denver controlled Game 2 and that was even with a huge first half from Lillard that was all for naught. The Nuggets got their bad shooting performance from three out of the way in Game 1.

You could look at this another way and say that Jokic and Lillard cancel each other out. Which supporting cast do you trust more? For me, right now, that’s Denver’s.

<strong>Pick: Denver Nuggets +4.5</strong>

Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers Game 3 Free Pick - 05/27/21

<p>Betting on today's Runnin' Bulldogs and Lancers game? Catch the action at Joan Perry Brock Center in Farmville, VA, as the Lancers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 142 points, and Longwood is favored by -6 to win at home against Gardner-Webb.</p><h3>GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN' BULLDOGS VS LONGWOOD LANCERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Longwood Lancers -6</p><p>This game will be played at Joan Perry Brock Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LONGWOOD LANCERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Lancers.</li><li>Not only will Longwood pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Runnin' Bulldogs Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>After winning their last game against Winthrop by a score of 79-74, the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs are now 8-12 on the season and have won three straight games. In Big South action, they have gone 3-2 compared to a 5-10 non-conference record.</p>

<p>So far this season, Gardner-Webb has been an underdog in 11 of their 20 games, going 2-9 in those contests. On the road, the team is just 2-9, and their average scoring margin away from home is -7.9. Their record over the last 10 road games is 2-8, and they have gone 1-2 in their last three.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Gardner-Webb has gone 7-4 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 6-5 and over their last 10 games as the underdog, they are 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Gardner-Webb games is 12-5, and today's line of 142 is right in line with the average OU line in their games (142.8). So far, the average scoring total in their games is 147.5, which is 4.7 points higher than the average OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 143 points.</p><p>Gardner-Webb finished with 79 points in their game against Winthrop. This total surpasses their season-average of 73.9 points per game. One area that the Gardner-Webb offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 115th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 42%.</p><p>The Runnin' Bulldogs' defense is presently ranked 194th nationally, allowing an average of 73.4 points per contest. Against Winthrop in their most recent game, the Gardner-Webb defense gave up a total of 74 points while allowing Winthrop to hit 49% of their shots.</p><h3>Will Longwood Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Longwood is 7-1 at home this season, and they have gone 9-1 in their last 10 games at home. On the year, they have an average scoring margin of +10.0 points per game at home.</p>

<p>Longwood has been the favorite in 14 of their 21 games, going 11-3 in those matchups. They are 14-7 overall, including a 2-4 record in Big South games.</p><p>Longwood's ATS record this season is currently at .500, as they are 9-9 vs. the spread. At home, the Lancers have gone 4-4 ATS. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Longwood has gone 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Longwood's over/under record for the season sits at 9-9 and today's line of 142 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (139.8). So far, 13 of their games have finished with less points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 139 points.</p><p>The Lancers' offense wrapped up their last game with 80 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 75.4 points per contest. The top scorer for the Lancers was Szymon Zapala with 17 points, while Walyn Napper also chipped in with 17 points.</p><p>In the current season, the Longwood defense has excelled, sitting 21st in the nation by allowing 63.9 points per game. In today's game, the Longwood defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 4 three-pointers while giving up 70 points.</p>

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Longwood Lancers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/24/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Bruins versus the Kraken? The puck drops at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. The Bruins come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>BOSTON BRUINS VS SEATTLE KRAKEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Kraken +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena at 10:00 ET on Monday, February 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SEATTLE KRAKEN:</h3><ul><li>Our projections indicate that the Bruins should come out top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Bruins on the moneyline</li><li>The Bruins should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Bruins Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p><p>On the season, the Bruins have gone 34-13-13, putting them in 2nd place in the Eastern Conference and 1st in the Atlantic Division. In their last ten games, they have gone just 3-7, and they have gone 2-3 in their last five games. On the road, Boston has gone 16-6-8, and they have been favored in 51 of their 59 games, going 29-12-10 in those games.</p>

<p>Over their last three games, the Bruins have gone 1-2, and they have gone 19-13 against other Eastern Conference opponents. Overall, Boston has 81 points this season.</p></p><p>On the road this season, Boston's puck line record is 15-14, and their average scoring margin is +.4 goals per game. So far, the Bruins have 24 wins by multiple goals and 10 wins by just one goal.</p>

<p>Overall, their puck line record is 30-29, and they have gone 2-1 against the puck line in their last three games. In their last ten road games, the Bruins' puck line record is 5-5, and their puck line record as the favorite is 22-29.</p> <p>Games involving Boston have an average of 6.1 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 5.9. In terms of their over/under performance, the Bruins come in with a record of 28-31-0.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Boston has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.</p><p>Offensively, the Bruins come into the game at 3.3 goals per contest placing 7th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 17th position in the league. Coming into the game, the Bruins have a 14-1 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 19-11.</p><p>The leading scorer for Boston's offense is David Pastrnak. Coming into the game he has 36 goals, ranking 5th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 46 assists so far.</p><p>Defensively, the Kraken are currently 21st in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.6 shots per game against Seattle. They also are 22nd in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Linus Ullmark has started 27 games this season. His current record stands at 16-6, and his save percentage is 0.766%.</p><h3>Are the Kraken Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Kraken have gone 12-10-5, and they are 11-5-4 in games in which they were favored. In the Western Conference, Seattle is in 12th place and 6th in the Pacific Division. Over their last ten games, the Kraken have gone 4-6.</p>

<p>Overall, Seattle has a record of 24-22-11, and they have gone 13-17-7 as the underdog this season. Heading into today's game, the Kraken have won three straight games in which they were the underdog.</p></p><p>Seattle enters the game with an overall puck line mark of 31-26, including a road puck line record of 18-12. So far, the Kraken have had 14 wins by multiple goals and 10 wins by just one goal.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Seattle has a puck line mark of 23-14, and their average scoring margin as the underdog is at -.6 goals per game. In their last ten games at home, the Kraken have a puck line record of 5-5.</p> <p>This season, Seattle's games have an average of 5.7 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.1. The Kraken come in with an over/under performance of 24-29-4.</p><p>Across their last three road contests, Boston has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 3 goals per game.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Kraken are scoring an 2.8 goals per game this season, ranking 28th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 25th in the league. The Seattle offense is ranked 21st in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 30th in the NHL.</p><p>Seattle's leading scorer is Jared McCann. So far, he has 25 goals which is 29th in the NHL. McCann also comes into the game with 21 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Kraken come into the season ranked 21st in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.6 shots per game against Seattle. For the season, they are ranked 22nd in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Joey Daccord comes into the game having made 36 starts this season. So far, his record is 16-12 and he has a save percentage of 0.925%.</p>

Boston Bruins vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction 2/26/24

<p>First pitch for today's NL matchup between the Nationals and Giants is set for 3:45 PM at Oracle Park in San Francisco. The Giants come into the game with a record of 4-8 and will be facing a Nationals squad that is 5-6. This game can be seen on MASN.</p>

<p>Looking at the forecast, the temperature is supposed to be in the low 50s with a slight breeze. The over/under line for the game is sitting at 8.5 runs, and Patrick Corbin will be starting for the Nationals up against Jordan Hicks for the Giants, who are favored at -197 on the money line.</p><h3>WASHINGTON NATIONALS VS SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Oracle Park at 3:45 ET on Wednesday, April 10th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE NATIONALS VS GIANTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Giants winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Nationals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>The Nationals and Giants will play the final game of their series after Washington picked up a 5-3 win in the previous game. The Nationals were actually the underdog in that game, going off at +156 on the money line.</p>

<p>Neither team had a ton of hits in the game, with the Giants actually out-hitting the Nationals 10-8. However, the Nationals took advantage of their opportunities, hitting one home run and two doubles. CJ Abrams, Riley Adams, and Jacob Young all had two hits for the Nationals.</p>

<p>Jordan Weems got the win out of the bullpen for Washington, while Kyle Finnegan picked up the save. Joan Adon got the start for the Nationals, going four innings and giving up just one earned run. Giants starter Kyle Harrison also went six innings, giving up three earned runs on five hits.</p><h3>Nationals Records & Stats</h3><p>The Nationals have won three straight games and are coming off a two-game sweep of the Giants. They are 5-6 on the season and are currently in 3rd place in the NL East, 2.5 games behind the Phillies and Braves.</p>

<p>Washington has struggled in series so far this season, going 0-3. They have lost three straight series and have dropped two straight series at home.</p><p>Washington has been a profitable team to back on the run line this season, going 6-5 overall. They have been especially good on the road, going 4-1 ATS, and they have covered in four straight games. The Nationals have been a good bet as the underdog, going 6-4 ATS. Their average run differential in wins is +2.6, while it drops to -3.5 in losses.</p><p>The Nationals' games have gone over the over/under line in 6 of their 11 games this season. The average combined run total in their games is 8.9, and the average over/under line in their games is 9. When the over/under line has been set at 8.5, their games have gone over the line in 2 of 6 games. The over/under line for today's game against the Giants is set at 8.5 runs.</p><p>Patrick Corbin and the Nationals are on the road today, taking on the Giants. Corbin is looking to pick up his first win of the season after taking a loss in his first start and getting a no-decision in his second outing. He struck out 6 in his first start and 7 in his second, but he has given up 3 homers already this year.</p><p>For the Nationals today, we have Lane Thomas as our top projected power hitter. His home run projection is the 13th best in the league today. Joey Gallo is 2nd on the team in terms of home run projections, and his odds of hitting a home run are 15th best in the league. CJ Abrams is our top projected Nationals player in terms of total hits, as his hits projection is 23rd best in the league today.</p><h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>San Francisco is currently in 4th place in the NL West, trailing the Diamondbacks by one game for 3rd place. They are five games behind the Dodgers for the division lead. In the division, the Giants have gone 4-6.</p>

<p>Overall, the Giants are 4-8 and have lost two straight games. They have struggled at home, going 2-3 and have gone 2-5 on the road. As the underdog, they have gone 2-5, and they are 2-3 as the favorite.</p><p>San Francisco has struggled to cover the run line this season, going 4-8 overall. The Giants have been particularly bad at home, where they are 0-5 against the run line. Their average run margin is -1.8 runs per game, and they have been outscored by an average of 2.2 runs per game at home.</p><p>San Francisco has played 12 games this season, and the over/under record is 8-4. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs. The over/under record when the line is set at 8.5 runs is 4-1, and the combined run average in their games this season is 9.4 runs per game. The Giants' games have had an average of 9 runs per game, and the over/under line for today's game is set at 8.5 runs.</p><p>Jordan Hicks is getting the start for the Giants at home against the Nationals. He has been solid in his first two outings, getting a win against the Padres and then going 7 innings in his last start, but he took a no-decision. Hicks has 11 strikeouts in 12 innings of work so far this season.</p><p>When looking at the Giants' player props for today, we see that Wilmer Flores is not only projected to have the most hits on the team, but he also has the best odds to hit a home run. His home run projection is 9th best in the league today. Jorge Soler is 2nd in terms of home run odds for the Giants, and his odds are 11th best in the league. Tom Murphy is 3rd in terms of hits projections for the Giants, and his home run odds are tied with Soler for 11th in the league. Thairo Estrada is 2nd in terms of hits projections for the Giants, and his home run odds are 19th in the league. Jung Hoo Lee has the best overall hits projection on the team and his home run odds are 16th best in the league.</p>

Washington Nationals vs San Francisco Giants Betting Pick & Prediction 4/10/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Seahawks and Warriors face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The Warriors are hosting the game at Hammel Court in North Andover, MA. The over/under for this game is set at 119.5 points, and Merrimack College is favored by -7.5 vs. Wagner in a Northeast conference matchup.</p><h3>WAGNER SEAHAWKS VS MERRIMACK COLLEGE WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wagner Seahawks +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hammel Court at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, March 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WAGNER SEAHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Seahawks.</li><li>Not only will Wagner pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 119.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Wagner Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Wagner's 66-56 win over Central Connecticut State marked their second straight victory, and they enter this game with a 15-15 record. They have gone 9-8 in Northeast Conference action and 6-7 in non-conference games. On the road, the Seahawks have gone 8-9 this season.</p>

<p>For the year, Wagner has been an underdog 14 times, going 6-8 in those games. Their average scoring margin on the road this season is -4.5 points per game, and they have gone 2-1 in their last three road games.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Wagner has gone 7-7 against the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 7-10. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Seahawks are 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>Wagner's over/under record for the season sits at 9-18 and their games have averaged 125.1 points. Today's over/under line of 119.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games this year (129.4). Over their last three games, their games have averaged 116 points.</p><p>Wagner offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 66 points against Central Connecticut State. In that game, they made 5/17 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 38.9%. Leading Wagner in scoring vs. Central Connecticut State was Julian Brown with his 20 points. Keyontae Lewis also added 12 points for the Seahawks.</p><p>At present, the Seahawks' defense is nationally ranked 10th, allowing 62.6 points per game. In today's game, the Wagner defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 5 three-pointers while giving up 56 points.</p><h3>Can the Warriors Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>At home, Merrimack has been dominant this season, going 10-2 with an average scoring margin of +8.7 points per game. They are currently on a six-game winning streak at home, and over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 9-1.</p>

<p>For the year, Merrimack has been favored in 22 of their 32 games, and they have gone 17-5 in those matchups. They are coming off a 61-51 win over Le Moyne and have won two straight.</p><p>As the favorite, Merrimack College has gone just 10-11-1 vs. the spread this season, but they are 4-6 over their last 10 games as the favorite. At home, the Warriors have an ATS mark of 7-5 and are 6-4 in their last 10 home games vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 119.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Merrimack's games this year (135). So far, 24 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 140 points, which is higher than their season average (133.4).</p><p>The Merrimack College offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 61 points versus Le Moyne. During the game, they attempted 25 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 42.9%. The top scorer for the Warriors was Adam Clark with 24 points, while Jacob O'Connell also chipped in with 9 points.</p><p>In the current season, the Merrimack College defense has excelled, sitting 27th in the nation by allowing 65.8 points per game. The Merrimack College defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 51 points and allowed Le Moyne to connect on 7 threes.</p>

Wagner Seahawks vs Merrimack College Warriors Betting Pick & Prediction 3/12/24

<p>Betting on today's Bruins and Golden Bears game? Catch the action at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, CA, as the Golden Bears hosts this showdown at 5:30 ET on FOX. The over/under for this game is set at 134.5 points, and California is favored by -1 vs. UCLA in a Pac-12 conference matchup.</p><h3>UCLA BRUINS VS CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: California Golden Bears -1</p><p>This game will be played at Haas Pavilion at 5:30 ET on Saturday, February 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Golden Bears.</li><li>Not only will California pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog UCLA?</h3><p>UCLA enters this game as a slight underdog, as they are 4-7 as the underdog this season. Overall, the Bruins are 12-11, including a 7-5 record in Pac-12 play.</p>

<p>Over their last ten road games, UCLA has gone 5-5, including a 5-5 mark on the road this season. They come into this game with a record of 5-5 on the road and have won their last two games away from home.</p><p>When it comes to the spread, UCLA has been a solid bet this season with an 11-11-1 record. However, they have been even better on the road, going 7-2-1 vs. the spread. As the underdog, the Bruins have gone 8-3 vs. the spread this year and they have been even better in their last 10 games as the underdog, going 7-3.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for UCLA games is 8-15 and today's over/under line of 134.5 is similar to the average over/under line in their games (134.6). So far, 18 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and those games have had an average of 140 points.</p><p>The UCLA offense is coming off a game in which they scored 82 points vs. Stanford. Overall their field goal percentage was 45.3% while connecting on 11 threes. Sebastian Mack was the leading scorer for the Bruins, putting up 21 points. In addition, Adem Bona contributed 16 points.</p><p>So far this season, the UCLA defense has been performing well, ranking 20th in the country at 64.2 points allowed per contest. In today's game, the UCLA defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 4 three-pointers while giving up 74 points.</p><h3>Is It the Golden Bears Game to Lose at Home?</h3><p>California enters today's game as a slight favorite, as they have been the favored team in eight of their 23 games this season, going 4-4 in those contests. The Golden Bears have been much better at home this season, going 7-6 compared to 2-7 on the road.</p>

<p>Recently, California has been playing well at home, going 6-4 in their last 10 games. They are also coming off of a win over Arizona State, which improved their overall record to 10-13 this season.</p><p>California's ATS record this season is currently 11-10-1, and they are 5-7-1 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Golden Bears have gone just 2-7-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>California's over/under record for the season is 13-9 and today's line of 134.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (146.8). In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those games is 154 points.</p><p>The California offense is coming off a game in which they scored 81 points vs. Arizona State. Overall their field goal percentage was 50% while connecting on 11 threes. Offensively, the Golden Bears hold a season-long field goal percentage of 42%, placing them 297th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 175th in terms of percentage and 62nd in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into the game, California will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 76.5 points per game (274th). In terms of field goal percentage allowed, California's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 44.6% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 35.8% this season.</p>

UCLA Bruins vs California Golden Bears Betting Pick & Prediction 2/10/24

<h3><strong>PHILADELPHIA EAGLES at CLEVELAND BROWNS, 1 PM ET</strong></h3>
<h4><strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betanysports">BetAnySports</a> NFL Odds: Browns -2.5, Total 47</strong></h4>
The Eagles (3-5-1 SU, 3-6 ATS) feel a little pressure in their own division (the NFC East), with the Giants looking to make a move. And maybe they are catching Cleveland at the right time, as the Browns (6-3 SU, 3-6 ATS) have scored ten points or less in three of their last four games.

Cleveland, however, has a potent running game, as long as Nick Chubb is healthy enough to team up with Kareem Hunt. Some NFL bettors may be sore at Chubb for stepping out of bounds instead of scoring on a 59-yard run against Houston last week.

But these Eagles are starting to get some players back. Tight end Zach Ertz is still out, and that's a big void. But Miles Sanders is in the fold, and with the likes of Alshon Jeffery, Jalen Reagor, John Hightower and Travis Fulgham, this is not a bad collection of wide receivers.

Carson Wentz, frankly, has not had a good season. His passer rating is lower than anyone who has made eight starts. He's averaged 6.1 yards a pass, and been intercepted 12 times. Yes, the boo birds want to see Jalen Hurts starting. And they have also gotten a little upset with Doug Pederson's play-calling decisions. But that's the way it often is in the City of Brotherly Love. You just have to wonder if Eagles management and ownership is having a little buyers' remorse after he got a very big contract extension.

This is the team's ninth different offensive line combination in ten games. But this combination represents the healthiest they may have had for a while. Left guard Isaac Seumalo is returning after seven games out with a knee injury. Lane Johnson is hurting, but back.

So we'd expect that if Wentz can avoid throwing two INT's, which he has done five times this season, the Eagles might just be in a good position to improve their #27 ranking among the NFL's offenses.

We mentioned Cleveland and its ability to run the ball. They are third in the league with 159 yards a game. Yet the Eagles are not only running for just as much per attempt (5.1), there is evidence to suggest they might be able to slow down the Browns' ground game. Philadelphia, believe it or not, is #1 in the NFL in stuffing running plays. They have either thrown their opponent for a loss or held them to no gain 26.1% of the time.

We're going to be very interested to see what the Eagles do in terms of pressuring Baker Mayfield. While it's true he has tailbacks with the capability of keeping defensive lines honest, he is just 40.7% accurate when he is "facing pressure," officially speaking. And according to the metrics people at Pro Football Focus, there are 37 quarterbacks in the league who have been better under pressure than him.

And the Eagles have 31 sacks, which is third best in the league.

This is not a bad spot for PHILADELPHIA.

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NFL Odds & Preview - First-Place Eagles Battle Baker & Browns

<p>At 6:00 ET, the Toronto Raptors (23-50) will host the Philadelphia 76ers (39-35) in an Eastern Atlantic Division matchup. The Raptors (+475) are currently on a 12-game losing streak and are 11.5-point underdogs to the 76ers (-670). The over/under line for the game is 218.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto and will be televised on NBCS. Philadelphia is currently 8th in the Eastern Conference, while Toronto is 12th.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Raptors +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 6:00 ET on Sunday, March 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-101 in favor of the Raptors.</li><li>Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with RJ Barrett points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 8 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Philadelphia Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Currently, the 76ers are favored by 11.5 points on the spread. This season, they have been favored in 44 of their 74 games and have gone 31-13 in those games. As the favorite, they have an average scoring margin of +7.5 points per game.</p>

<p>Philadelphia's ATS record for the season is 41-32, and they have covered the spread in their last two games. On the road, their ATS record is 21-16 compared to 20-16 ATS at home.</p>

<p>The 76ers have gone 37-37 on the over/under this season, and their games have averaged a combined 226.2 points per game. Today's O/U line is 218.5, and their games have averaged 227.9 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game, the 76ers lost to the Cavaliers by a score of 117-114. Philadelphia covered the spread as 7-point underdogs, and the O/U line for the game was 212 points.</p>

<p>In the Eastern Conference, the 76ers are currently in 8th place with a record of 39-35. Against other teams in the East, they are 26-21 compared to 13-14 in non-conference games.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the 76ers are just below the NBA average at 114.1 points per game, which is 16th in the league. On the road, they are averaging 112.7 points per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, Philadelphia has outscored the NBA scoring average in 45.9% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 24th in the league at 46%.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the 76ers are 23rd in the NBA at 35%. In terms of pace, they are 21st in the league at 97 possessions per game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the 76ers' defense is giving up an average of 112.1 points per contest. On two point field goal attempts, the 76ers' defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 54.8% and allowing 35.4% from beyond the arc.</p><h3>Will Toronto Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>In their last game against the Knicks, the Raptors were 13.5-point underdogs but lost by a score of 145-101. The O/U line for that game was 211.5 points.</p>

<p>Toronto has lost 12 straight games and is currently 12th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 23-50. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 5th place.</p>

<p>As underdogs this season, the Raptors have gone 11-40 straight-up and 23-28 against the spread. Today, they are 11.5-point underdogs and have gone 9-13 ATS as the underdog.</p>

<p>In their games this season, the Raptors have averaged 230.7 points per game compared to today's O/U line of 218.5. Their games have averaged an over/under line of 229.1.</p>

<p>This season, the Raptors are 32-41 ATS, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two games. Their ATS record at home is 13-24, and they are 23-28 ATS as the underdog.</p><p>When playing at home, the Raptors are 27th in the league in scoring at 109.2 points per game. Overall, they are 20th in the NBA at 112.6 points per game. In terms of pace, Toronto is 14th in the league at 99.1 possessions per game.</p>

<p>So far, the Raptors have outscored the NBA average in 42.5% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, Toronto is 16th in the league at 47%. From beyond the arc, they are 26th in three-point shooting at 35%.</p>

<p>When it comes to assists, the Raptors are 5th in the NBA at 29 per game. In terms of free throw attempts, Toronto is 16th in the league at 21.4 per contest. When playing at home, they have made an average of 16 free throws per game.</p><p>Facing Philadelphia, the Raptors aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 118.1 points allowed per game (24th). When it comes to forced turnovers, the Raptors are forcing 13.2 per game, which is 19th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 19th in blocked shots at 4.8 per game.</p>

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