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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Privateers and Longhorns. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on SEC, and it's hosted by the Longhorns at Moody Center in Austin, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Texas as the -34.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 149.5 points.</p><h3>NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS VS TEXAS LONGHORNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Privateers +34.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moody Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Longhorns.</li><li>Even though we have Texas winning straight-up, we like New Orleans at +34.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Privateers Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>New Orleans Privateers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Privateers dropped to 2-7 on the season after a 104-57 loss to the Hawkeyes on Sunday. New Orleans went into the game as +30.5 underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 161, just under the O/U line of 162.5.</p> <p>New Orleans trailed 57-29 at halftime and managed only 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 47 more to Iowa.</p><p>New Orleans struggled offensively in their last game, putting up just 57 points on 37.3% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.3%, and they hit only 16.7% of their threes, going 4-for-24 from deep.</p> <p>James White led the way with 24 points, shooting 55% overall, while Owen Freeman added 22 points, hitting 83.3% of his shots. The Privateers grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists in the game.</p><p>New Orleans struggled defensively, giving up 104 points while allowing their opponents to shoot 62% from the field. The Privateers couldn't contain the inside game, as they allowed 73% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponents going 28/38.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, New Orleans gave up 14 threes on 29 attempts, a 48% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the line 9 times, where they converted 6 free throws. The Privateers gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Longhorns Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>Texas Longhorns Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>On Sunday, December 15th, the Longhorns improved to 9-2 with a dominant 121-57 win over UAPB. Playing at home, Texas entered the game as heavy -37.5 point favorites and covered the spread comfortably.</p> 

<p>Texas jumped out to a 66-26 lead at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring UAPB 55-31. The game’s total points reached 178, surpassing the 160-point O/U line.</p><p>Texas put up 121 points in their last game, shooting 62.9% from the field and hitting 56.7% from three-point range, making 17 of 30 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 74.3%, and they also shot 80% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>The Longhorns dished out 28 assists, with Julian Larry contributing 13 of them, while also scoring 11 points. Nic Codie led the team with 20 points in just 16 minutes, shooting 8/10 from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Despite Texas’ defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 57 points. However, they allowed a 62% shooting performance, with 44 made field goals on 70 attempts.</p> <p>Texas gave up 17 threes, with their opponent shooting 56% from deep. They also sent them to the line 20 times, where they hit 16 free throws at an 80% clip.</p>

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The Boise State Broncos lost their opener to the Houston Cougars in a very disappointing shooting performance. But since then, they've been on a bit of a roll, winning twelve games in a row. No, they have not been tested very seriously. And we don't expect that stern test is going to come on Wednesday night, as they face off against the Fresno State Bulldogs in a game that gets underway at 11 p.m. Eastern time at the ExtraMile Arena in Boise.

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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS at BOISE STATE BRONCOS, 11 p.m. Eastern (FS1)</strong></span>

<strong>College Basketball Odds: Boise State -15, Total 140.5</strong>

Boise State was beaten 68 - 58 by eighth-ranked Houston in their first shot out of the box, and they missed 16 of their 17 shots from three-point range. It is fair to say that they have improved in that area, as at 35.5%, they are more than respectable.

Yes, they have faced lesser lights since then, for the most part, but one impressive outing for them was on December 9th, when they went into Provo and beat BYU 74 - 70, hitting six of their ten attempts from beyond the arc. Ten of their 12 victories in this current streak have come by double-digits.

Both of these teams do a pretty good job stamping out second-shot opportunities, as they each rank in the top 20 in defensive rebounding percentage. But when it comes to defense, you have to give the considerable edge to Boise State, which has yielded only 29.2% from downtown and also 45.9% from inside the three-point line.

Fresno State is flawed in many ways fundamentally - they make only 61% of their free throws, less than 30% of their triples, and they turn the ball over at a dizzying rate - 21% of their possessions, in fact. And let's go over another metric as well; only 41% of FSU’s field goals have come by way of an assist. That is 332nd in the nation (according to the good people at KenPom), and that represents a lack of ball movement. Against the better defensive teams - and we would say that in the Mountain West, Boise State qualifies in that category - you simply have to get more passing in the half-court to achieve good shots.

Fresno State certainly has an asset in 7-footer Orlando Robinson, who has registered six double-doubles already. He's had some breakout performances as well, including 33 points and 13 rebounds against Wyoming, followed directly by 23 points and 14 boards against San Jose State. So he is indeed a load to deal with.

But Boise State has pretty good overall size, and Mladen Armus, their 6 - 10 center, it's one of the better offensive rebounders in the Mountain West. so we are relatively certain that they can compete in the lane.

Boise State will have some shooters like Marcus Shaver (44), Max Rice (43.5), and Derrick Alston (38.7%) to stretch things out in three-point territory, so we'll see if Fresno State, which has allowed 37% triples, can handle that.

And the Bulldogs have had difficulty stepping up in class; they have lost by margins of 14 and 16 points against Nevada, and I've already suffered TWO 22-point defeats at the hands of Colorado State. So we’re thinking Boise State, a much more experienced side, can probably overcome this number.

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SIUE Cougars vs Southeast Missouri State Redhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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UIC Flames vs Seattle Redhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/24

Delaware State Hornets vs Alabama State Hornets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/24

Grambling State Tigers vs Norfolk State Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/24

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<p>At 7:15 PM ET, the Astros and Rays will square off in an AL matchup. This one is taking place at Minute Maid Park in Houston and the Astros are the heavy favorites on the money line, with their odds sitting at -155. The money line odds for a Rays win are at +131. FOX will be televising this one.</p>

<p>The over/under line is currently at 8 runs, and the Astros will be looking to extend their two-game winning streak. The Rays are 4th in the AL East, while the Astros are 1st in the AL West. Zack Littell is starting for the Rays, and he is facing off against Ronel Blanco.</p><h3>HOUSTON ASTROS VS TAMPA BAY RAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Astros Moneyline -155</p><p>This game will be played at Minute Maid Park at 7:15 ET on Saturday, August 3rd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RAYS VS ASTROS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Astros winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Rays 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>It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Astros vs Rays series. Houston went into the matchup as -160 favorites and squeaked out a 3-2 win. The Astros had a chance to add some insurance runs in the 8th but went into the 9th with just a one-run lead. As for the Rays, they scored their only two runs in the 4th.</p>

<p>Yusei Kikuchi got the start for the Astros, going just 5 2/3 innings while giving up two runs and striking out 11. He did not factor in the decision, as Bryan Abreu got the win out of the bullpen. Josh Hader got the save. Shane Baz got the start for the Rays, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up two earned runs on six hits.</p>

<p>Houston's offense was led by Yainer Diaz, Jeremy Pena, and Jon Singleton, as they were the only three Astros hitters to have more than one hit. Diaz. As for the Rays, Dylan Carlson went 1/3 with a home run, while Yandy Diaz had two hits.</p><h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>The Rays are four games below .500 at 55-54 as they are on the road for today's game vs. the Astros. Tampa Bay has dropped two straight games, and they are 9.0 games behind the Orioles in the AL East. So far, they are just 16-21 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Rays are 30-29 this year and an even 25-25 on the road. As the favorite, Tampa Bay is 30-27, and they are 25-27 as the underdog this season. So far, their overall series record is 19-12-4.</p><p>When the Tampa Bay Rays are on the road, they have a run line record of 30-20. They have covered the run line in two straight games and are 5-0 against the run line as an underdog in their last five games. Overall, the Rays' run line record is 54-55.</p><p>The Tampa Bay Rays are on the road today against the Houston Astros, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs. The Rays' games have averaged 8.4 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 52-52. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 13-15-1. In 41 of their games this season, the over/under line has been set higher than 8 runs, which accounts for 37.6% of their games.</p><p>Zack Littell will be looking to build off his last outing, where he didn't give up a run and picked up the win. In that start vs. the Reds, he went seven innings and didn't give up a walk. Looking at his overall numbers, Littell has made 21 starts and has a record of 4-7. His ERA for the season is 4.18, along with a WHIP of 1.35. Opponents have hit .283 off Littell this season. Per nine innings, he is averaging 8.29 strikeouts compared to just 1.74 walks. For the year, Littell has allowed 17 homers. Out of his 21 starts, he has eight quality starts.</p><p>For the season, the Rays are averaging just 4 runs per game, which is 27th in the league. They have been even worse at home, averaging only 3.7 runs per game. As a team, they are batting just .234 and are 21st in the league in home runs. However, they do come into the game with the 8th fewest strikeouts in the league.</p>

<p>Yandy Diaz has been a bright spot for the Rays this season, as he is batting .274 and is on a three-game hitting streak. He is also 2nd on the team with 9 homers. Christopher Morel has struggled this season, batting just .199, but he does lead the team with 20 homers. Morel has gone deep twice in the team's last three games but is just 2/10 in that stretch.</p><h3>Astros Records & Stats</h3><p>The Astros are currently 1st in the AL West, sharing the top spot with the Mariners. Houston is 57-52 overall and has won two straight games, and they will be hosting the Rays today. So far, they have gone 19-17 in divisional games. Houston took the first game of the series vs. the Rays.</p>

<p>At home, the Astros are 32-24 this year and 25-28 on the road. As the favorite, the Astros are 43-37 this year and 14-15 as the underdog. Houston's overall series record is 19-15-1 this year, and they are 5-5 over their last 10 games overall.</p><p>When it comes to the run line, the Astros have been a tough team to figure out this season. They are just a game under .500 overall at 54-55, and their run line record is also just a game under .500 at 54-55. They have been a better bet at home, where they are 27-29 against the run line, compared to 27-26 on the road. As the favorite, they are just 36-44 against the run line, while they are 18-11 as the underdog. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.8, while it is -3.3 in losing games.</p><p>The Houston Astros are at home today, taking on the Tampa Bay Rays. The over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs, which is slightly below the combined run average of 8.8 runs per game for these two teams. The Astros have played to the over in 44 of their 105 games this season, and their games have had an average over/under line of 9 runs. When the line has been set at 8 runs, the over has gone 7-10-2 in their games.</p><p>Ronel Blanco gets the start for the Astros today as he faces off against the Rays at home. So far this season, Blanco has made 20 starts and has a record of 9-5 with an ERA of 2.95. He has a WHIP of 1.00 and has turned in one complete game shutout this year. Blanco's most recent outing came against the Dodgers, where he finished with a no-decision, going 4 1/3 innings and giving up four earned runs. Before that, he had lost two straight starts. Blanco has been much better at home, coming in with an ERA of 3.34 compared to 2.94 on the road.</p><p>Yainer Diaz has been on a tear for the Astros, hitting .500 over his last five games with two home runs and four RBIs. For the season, he is hitting .300 with 10 homers, which is the best mark on the team. Diaz's 59 RBIs are also the top mark for the Astros coming into the game. Houston will also look to get continued production from Yordan Alvarez, who is 13th in the league with 20 homers and is batting .296.</p>

<p>As a team, the Astros are batting .261, which is the 2nd best mark in the league, and are averaging 4.6 runs per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 4.9 runs per contest. Overall, Houston is 12th in home runs and have the 3rd fewest strikeouts in the league.</p>

Tampa Bay Rays vs Houston Astros Betting Pick & Prediction 8/3/24

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nhl" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NHL</h2>
Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

Best NHL Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

Seattle Kraken vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Ottawa Senators vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Minnesota Wild vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

New York Islanders vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Detroit Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

Chicago Blackhawks vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Dragons versus the Seahawks? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FloH. The game will be played at Trask Coliseum in Wilmington, NC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 137.5 points, and UNCW is favored by -4 to win at home against Drexel.</p><h3>DREXEL DRAGONS VS UNCW SEAHAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UNCW Seahawks -4</p><p>This game will be played at Trask Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UNCW SEAHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Seahawks.</li><li>Not only will UNCW pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Drexel Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>After losing their last game to Monmouth by a score of 67-62, Drexel is 15-8 overall and 8-2 in Coastal Athletic Association play. On the road, the Dragons are 6-7 this season, and they have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games away from home. So far, Drexel has been an underdog in six games, going 2-4 in those matchups.</p>

<p>Through 23 games, Drexel has an average scoring margin of +1.2 on the road. The team's average scoring margin at home is +14.7, and they have won their last eight games at home. This season, the Dragons have been favored in 16 games, going 12-4 in those matchups.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Drexel has an ATS record of just 2-4. Their overall ATS mark for the year is 11-11. On the road, the Dragons are 5-8 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 137.5 is similar to the average over/under line in Drexel's games this season (135.4). So far, 14 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 124 points.</p><p>Against Monmouth, the Drexel had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 73.1 points per game. They scored 62 points and posted a field goal percentage of 38.3% in the game. Amari Williams led the team in scoring, putting up 12 points. Additionally, Justin Moore contributed 12 points for the Dragons.</p><p>Currently, the Dragons' defense holds the 18th rank in the nation, allowing 63.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Drexel's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 38.5% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 28.9% this season.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Seahawks?</h3><p>UNCW enters today's game against Drexel as a 4-point favorite. So far this season, the Seahawks have been favored in 14 of their 22 games, going 10-4 in those contests.</p>

<p>UNCW has been especially strong at home, where they have gone 5-1 this season. Over their last 10 games at home, the Seahawks have gone 9-1.</p><p>UNCW's ATS record this season is 9-10 and they are 6-8 vs the spread when favored. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Seahawks are just 4-6 vs the spread.</p><p>The over/under record for UNCW games this season is 12-7 and today's line of 137.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (144.7). So far, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 156 points.</p><p>The UNCW offense is coming off a game where they scored 77 points against Campbell. They posted a field goal percentage of 46.6% and connected on 15 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Trazarien White who comes into today's matchup averaging 20.3. Shykeim Phillips also heads into the game with a PPG average of 13.5.</p><p>On defense, UNCW is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 72.0 points per game. In their most recent game, the UNCW defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Campbell knocked down 15 three-pointers on their way to 74 points.</p>

Drexel Dragons vs UNCW Seahawks Betting Pick & Prediction 2/8/24

<p>The Barcelona Open, held in Barcelona, Spain, at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona, is one of three ATP Tour events this week, alongside the <a href="https://www.bmwopen.de/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BMW Open</a> in Germany and the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanian_Open" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Romanian Open</a>. Barcelona had the most loaded field out of the three tournaments, but two top-10 seeds, including world No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz, withdrew from the event, and only two top-10 players have made it through to the quarter-finals. </p>



<p>Here's a recap of the Barcelona Open thus far and a look ahead at what to expect this weekend.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-barcelona-open-recap">Barcelona Open Recap</h2>



<p>Alcaraz, the top seed in the tournament and two-time defending champion, withdrew from the event at the last minute. He also withdrew from the Monte-Carlo Masters the week prior with a forearm injury and is hopeful to compete in the French Open. His absence left Andrey Rublev as top seed, but the Russian has been in poor form as of late and was upset in his first match, losing to Brandon Nakashima in straight sets in the first round.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Alex De Minaur (third round), Ugo Humbert (second round), Sebastian Baez (second round), Nicolas Jarry (second round), and Lorenzo Musetti (second round) were the other top-10 seeds eliminated early. Karen Khachanov, the seventh seed, also withdrew due to injury. Rafael Nadal, meanwhile, returned from injury, playing for the first time since early January in Australia. He won his first-round match against Flavio Cobolli, but lost in straight sets to De Minaur in the second round.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-quarter-final-matches">Quarter-Final Matches</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-tomas-martin-etcheverry-101-vs-cameron-norrie-119">Tomas Martin Etcheverry (-101) vs. Cameron Norrie (-119)</h3>



<p>Etcheverry, the 13th seed, takes on 12th seed Norrie in the first of four quarter-final matches on Friday. Norrie is 1-0 against Etchevery, beating him in three sets at last year's Argentina Open. Etcheverry is 10-8 this season, including 8-4 on clay, while Norrie is 12-7 overall and 5-3 on clay.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-casper-ruud-305-vs-matteo-arnaldi-255">Casper Ruud (-305) vs. Matteo Arnaldi (+255)</h3>



<p>Ruud has been one of the best and most consistent players on the ATP Tour this year, but he has yet to win a tournament, losing in three finals, including in last week's Monte-Carlo Masters. Arnaldi beat Ruud in their lone matchup at the Mutua Madrid Open in 2023, but Ruud should return the favor in Barcelona.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-stefanos-tsitsipas-800-vs-facundo-diaz-acosta-575">Stefanos Tsitsipas (-800) vs. Facundo Diaz Acosta (+575)</h3>



<p>Tsitsipas is coming off his first tournament win of the season at the Monte-Carlo Masters, where he beat Ruud, Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, and Khachanov. Expect him to ride that momentum with another victory on Friday to move into the semi-finals.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-dusan-lajovic-141-vs-arthur-fils-161">Dusan Lajovic (+141) vs. Arthur Fils (-161)</h3>



<p>Fils, a talented 19-year-old French player, is poised for a breakout this season and it could come in Barcelona. He's 1-1 in two career matches against Lajovic and beat him earlier this year in straight sets at the Argentina Open.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-finals-prediction">Finals Prediction</h2>



<p>Ruud should win his quarter-final and move past the winner of Etcheverry and Norrie. The Norwegian is due for a title win this season, but he could be in tough if he's up against Tsitsipas for the second consecutive week in a clay court final. I like Ruud as the winner, whether it's against Tsitsipas or Fils.</p>



<p>Pick: Ruud def. Tsitsipas</p>

Preview of Weekend Event: Barcelona Open

The National Basketball Association (NBA) was first founded all the way back in 1946 as that is when the first season was played. There were only a handful of teams in the NBA at that time, but it has continued to grow throughout the years.

The NBA is no longer just a league that is made up of the best basketball players in the United States as it is a league that has grown internationally as well. This league is now full of players from other countries as it is the best professional basketball league in the world.

Every NBA team plays 82 games during the regular season and the top 16 teams make up the NBA Playoffs. The league is split up into conferences and divisions, and there are eight teams from each conference in the postseason.

NBA basketball begins in October, and the NBA Finals take place every single June. This is a league that attracts plenty of attention, and NBA betting is extremely popular as well.

This article will not only introduce you to the best NBA betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but it will also give you some NBA betting tips.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nba" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NBA</h2>
If you are wanting to do some NBA betting then you need to know where the best NBA sportsbooks are located. The sports betting industry just continues to get bigger and bigger, especially when it comes to online wagering.

It used to be that betting on the NBA was done either in-person or through a local bookie, but that is no longer the case. You are going to find some great options online, and here is a look at four of the best NBA sportsbooks that you are going to find online.

Best NBA Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Vandals versus the Tigers? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Alex G. Spanos Center in Stockton, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 143.5 points, and Pacific is favored by -4.5 against Idaho in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>IDAHO VANDALS VS PACIFIC TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Idaho Vandals +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alex G. Spanos Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IDAHO VANDALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Vandals.</li><li>Not only will Idaho pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Idaho Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>Idaho’s season continues to be a struggle, as they dropped to 2-8 after a 74-66 road loss to UC Davis on Wednesday. The Vandals entered the game as +6.5 underdogs and failed to cover the spread, while the total points of 140 fell just short of the O/U line of 141.5.</p> <p>Idaho trailed 32-25 at halftime but couldn’t make up ground in the 2nd half, scoring 41 points while allowing 42.</p><p>Idaho's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.2% from the field and 25% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 41.4%. They did connect on 85.7% of their free throws, going 18-for-21 from the line.</p> <p>Kolton Mitchell led the way with 26 points, hitting 4-of-7 from beyond the arc and shooting 66.7% overall. Ty Johnson added 19 points, despite shooting 0-for-3 from three, while Niko Rocak contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds, making all but one of his four field goal attempts.</p><p>Idaho's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, for a 44% shooting percentage.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Idaho's opponents went 5/14, shooting 35%. The Vandals also sent the other team to the free-throw line 43 times, where they made 27 free throws, a 62% success rate. Idaho allowed 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Pacific Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>Pacific Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Pacific fell to 3-8 on the season after an 81-75 home loss to Portland State on Wednesday, December 18th. The Tigers, who were -4.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 43-29 at halftime, Pacific put up a fight in the 2nd half, outscoring the Vikings 46-38. The game’s total points of 156 exceeded the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Pacific's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 34.5% overall and 24% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 40%. Despite their shooting woes, they managed to put up 75 points, thanks in large part to their success at the free-throw line, where they hit 31 of 36 attempts for an 86.1% rate.</p> <p>Cole Farrell led the way with 18 points, shooting 60% from the field and 66.7% from three. Elias Ralph, Elijah Fisher, Jefferson Koulibaly, and Shane Nowell each contributed 15 points, with Lamar Washington adding 14 points and 6 assists. Isaiah Johnson grabbed 11 rebounds to go along with his 12 points.</p><p>Despite Pacific holding their opponent to just 34% shooting from the field, the Tigers still gave up 81 points. They allowed 43% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposition hitting 13 of 30 shots. From beyond the arc, Pacific's defense limited their opponent to 6 of 25 shooting, just 24%.</p> <p>Pacific sent their opponent to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 31 attempts, an 86% success rate. The Tigers also gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Idaho Vandals vs Pacific Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

A light college hoops card on Thursday night features teams from several different conferences and games across the nation. There are a few pretty good tilts tonight, including potentially key non-conference games between San Francisco and Oregon and NC State and Saint Louis.

Our focus, however, will be on one of the spotlight conferences games. It won’t be Creighton vs. St. John’s nor will it be Seton Hall vs. Marquette. We’ll be heading to Lubbock where Kansas and Texas Tech will face off in the only top-25 battle of the evening on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET.

<a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a> has the host Red Raiders listed at -2.5 with a total of 133 in this one. Early betting action has favored Texas Tech, but money has also come in on the over, which seems counterintuitive with the nation’s top-ranked defense.

Let’s see what we can find on this matchup to gain an edge.
<h3><strong><u>Kansas</u></strong><strong><u> Jayhawks</u></strong></h3>
Bill Self’s boys have rattled off six wins in a row after the Thanksgiving loss to Gonzaga. In that game, the Jayhawks allowed 1.245 points per possession. They have not allowed more than .969 PPP since. It’s not like they’ve played a weak schedule. Among those six wins are Kentucky and Creighton, though those were very close battles that could have gone either way.

Kansas also struggled on December 5 with North Dakota State in a 65-61 win. The Jayhawks are a work in progress in the early going, but they’ve found ways to win and the bottom line matters early in the season. One big reason why Kansas has struggled is that they are shooting 30.3% on “Far 2s” per Bart Torvik. We’re seeing a lot of teams move away from the low-percentage mid-range jumpers, but that hasn’t made its way to Kansas yet.

Another problem has been finishing at the rim. Kansas has been underwhelming on “Close 2s” as well. They’ve shot 37.3% from 3, but are shooting under 46% on twos. It isn’t a surprise to see a major program struggle in the early going because attrition is always a big deal. The Jayhawks bid adieu to Devon Dotson and Udoka Azebuike from last season’s team.

Without those two standouts, Marcus Garrett is off to a slow start this season, shooting just 18-of-49 from the floor. Freshman Jalen Wilson has been a huge factor offensively and on the glass. Kansas is a top-50 rebounding team on both ends of the floor in this season’s small sample.
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<h3><strong><u>Texas</u></strong><strong><u> Tech Red Raiders</u></strong></h3>
Passing judgment on Texas Tech is hard at this point in time. Per Bart Torvik, the Red Raiders have faced the 217th-ranked schedule. Ken Pomeroy says that Texas Tech has faced the 299th-ranked slate of offenses through seven games. Houston ranks 11th in that department for KenPom and Texas Tech lost that game. Kansas ranks 23rd.

Context is really important early in the season. Texas Tech is the nation’s top team in adjusted defensive efficiency, but they’ve played a very weak schedule. Houston had .967 points per possession. The eight three-pointers made by Houston remain a season-high against the Red Raiders. Texas Tech only had .801 PPP themselves in that game.

Against the second-best team the Red Raiders faced, Abilene Christian held them to .798 PPP on offense. Texas Tech needs these remarkable defensive numbers to stay in place until the offense can get going, but Kansas presents a much different type of challenge than most of the opponents TTU has seen to date. Holding Northwestern State to .726 PPP, Sam Houston State to .724 PPP, Troy to .691 PPP, Grambling State to .554 PPP...none of those teams are in the same stratosphere as Kansas.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
These are two powerhouse programs that are trying to navigate the early-season waters. The fact is that Kansas’s body of work is far more impressive to date and there is simply nothing wrong with losing a game to Gonzaga, even if you allow 102 points.

In recent games, Texas Tech’s defensive rebounding has gone by the wayside. It sure looks like Kansas can win the battle on the boards here. It also looks like Texas Tech is in line for some regression based on the quality of competition to this point.

We’ll go with an 70/30 split on this game, with 70% of the normal bet size on Kansas +2.5 and 30% on the Kansas money line, which is +125 at BetOnline. If you want to wait and see if 3 comes back, that would make sense and also increase your ML price a little bit.
<h4><strong>Pick: Kansas +2.5 &amp; ML</strong></h4>
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<p>At 5:08 PM ET, the Phillies and Mets face off in an NL East matchup. This one is taking place at Citi Field in New York, and the Phillies are the slight money line favorite (-112). The money line odds are currently at -106 for the Mets, and the over/under line is at 7 runs.</p>

<p>FS1 will be televising this game, and Aaron Nola will start for the Phillies, while the Mets are going with Sean Manaea. The Phillies are 95-67 this season, while the Mets are 89-73 and are 2nd in the NL East.</p><h3>NEW YORK METS VS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Mets Moneyline -106</p><p>This game will be played at Citi Field at 5:08 ET on Tuesday, October 8th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE PHILLIES VS METS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Mets winning by a score of 5 to 3</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Mets to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 8 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Philadelphia picked up a 7-6 win over the Mets in the most recent game of this series. New York had a late rally, scoring two runs in the 8th and another two in the 9th, but the Phillies were able to hold on for the win. Heading into the game, the Phillies were favored at -146 on the money line.</p>

<p>Cristopher Sanchez got the start for the Phillies, going just five innings while giving up two runs and striking out five. Jeff Hoffman got the win out of the bullpen. Luis Severino made his season debut for the Mets, going six innings and giving up three earned runs.</p>

<p>At the plate, the Phillies were led by Nick Castellanos and Bryce Harper, who each homered. Castellanos went 3/5 with two RBIs, while Harper scored twice and drove in two runs while going 1/3. Bryson Stott also had a two-hit game and scored a run for Philadelphia.</p><h3>Phillies Records & Stats</h3><p>As the Phillies prepare for game three of their NLDS matchup against the Mets, they’ll look to take a 2-1 series lead on the road. Philadelphia finished the regular season with a 95-67 record, going 54-27 at home and 41-40 on the road. As favorites, the Phillies went 83-50, while they posted a 13-18 record as underdogs.</p> 

<p>Philadelphia’s run line record for the season stands at 78-86, with a +0.3 road scoring margin compared to +1.0 at home. On the road, their run line record is 41-40. The Phillies’ over/under record is 80-75, and 92% of their games have had higher totals than today’s 7-run line. The over has hit in seven straight Phillies games.</p><p>Right-hander Aaron Nola is getting the start for the Phillies today as he faces the Mets on the road. Nola has made 33 starts this season and has a record of 14-8 with a 3.57 ERA. This year, he has one complete game shutout and 20 quality starts. Nola's WHIP for the season is currently 1.20, and he is averaging 8.89 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Nola picked up the win, going five innings and giving up three earned runs on seven hits. Before that, he had won two straight starts.</p><p>Philadelphia comes into the game as one of the league's best offenses, averaging 4.8 runs per game (5th) and batting a collective .257 (4th). They have also been one of the league's top home run hitting teams, as their 198 homers is 7th in the MLB. The Phillies have also been very good at home this season, averaging 5 runs per game.</p>

<p>Kyle Schwarber has been the Phillies' top power threat this season, as his 38 homers is 6th in the league. However, he is hitting just .248 overall and has gone 7/33 in his last eight games. Nick Castellanos has been hot of late, going 12/25 in his last eight games.</p><h3>Mets Records & Stats</h3><p>As the Mets prepare for game three of their series against the Phillies, they’ll look to take advantage of playing at home, where they went 46-35 during the regular season, compared to 43-38 on the road. New York posted a 59-39 record as favorites this year but struggled as underdogs, going 33-36.</p> <p>New York’s run line record for the season is 86-81, and they’ve covered in their last two home games. As underdogs, they’re 41-28 against the run line. The Mets’ over/under record is 85-77, and the over has hit in their last two games. Today’s line of seven runs is lower than 94.4% of their games this season, with their average over/under line sitting at eight runs.</p><p>Sean Manaea gets the start for the Mets today and comes in with a record of 12-6 and an ERA of 3.47. This year, he has made 32 starts, and opponents are batting .195 off the left-hander. Manaea's WHIP for the season is currently 1.08. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Manaea's ERA at home is 4.26 compared to 3.69 on the road.</p><p>Over his last seven games, Francisco Lindor has gone 8/26 with two home runs and six RBIs. For the season, he is batting .273 and leads the Mets with 91 RBIs. Pete Alonso has also been a big power threat for the Mets, as he is 10th in the league with 34 homers. However, Alonso has struggled at the plate of late, going just 5/28 in his last eight games.</p>

<p>As a team, the Mets are 7th in the league in scoring at 4.7 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 4.8 runs per contest. Overall, they are 6th in the league in home runs and have the 8th best team batting average in the MLB.</p>

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