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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Ducks versus the Golden Knights? The puck drops at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 vs. the Ducks.</p><h3>ANAHEIM DUCKS VS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 10:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>With the Golden Knights being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Golden Knights.</li><li>Take the Golden Knights on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Ducks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Anaheim as Away Dogs</h3><p>Anaheim’s 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks dropped them to 13-15-4 this season. The Ducks were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 6 fell just short of that mark.</p> 

<p>After trailing 3-0, the Ducks got on the board with 10:16 left in the third period. They added another goal with just four seconds remaining. Brock McGinn and Mason McTavish were the goal scorers for Anaheim.</p><p>Anaheim fired 39 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks, but only managed to score twice. Brock McGinn netted his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added his second as well, finding the net with just four seconds left in the game on a power play.</p> <p>Ross Johnston picked up his first assist of the season on McGinn's goal, while Troy Terry and Ryan Strome each added to their assist totals, now at five and four, respectively. Anaheim had 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Ducks allowed the first three goals of the game, including two power-play goals, and one more late in the 3rd period. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%. The Ducks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 15 hits.</p><h3>Does Vegas Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 4-3 overtime win against Utah, the Golden Knights moved to 22-8-3 this season. Vegas, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Vegas trailed 2-0 before rallying with four different players scoring. Brett Howden's goal at 2:15 in overtime sealed the victory.</p><p>Vegas fired 35 shots on goal in their 4-3 overtime win against Utah. Brett Howden netted his 6th goal of the season, while William Karlsson added his 2nd. Pavel Dorofeyev scored for the 7th time this year, and Noah Hanifin found the net for the 2nd time.</p> <p>Hanifin also picked up two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season. Tomas Hertl recorded his 8th assist, and Mark Stone added his 15th. The Golden Knights had 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Golden Knights gave up the first two goals of the game, one at 8:08 in the first period and another at 8:00 in the second. After taking a 3-2 lead, they allowed Utah to tie it at 3-3 with 6:50 left in the third period. Goalie Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%. The Golden Knights' defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

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<p>The Nuggets (-211) are a 5.5-point favorite against the Suns (+176) in a Western Conference matchup. Denver (15-11) is 5th in the West, while Phoenix (14-13) is 11th.</p>

<p>The over/under line for the game is 233 points. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00 ET at Ball Arena in Denver. ALT will broadcast the game.</p><h3>PHOENIX SUNS VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Nuggets -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 10:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER NUGGETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 124-110 in favor of the Nuggets.</li><li>Our projections have Nikola Jokic finishing with 28 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can The Suns Secure a Win at Denver?</h3><p>The Suns dropped to 14-13 after a 133-125 home loss to the Pistons on Saturday. Phoenix, favored by 5.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 258.5 went well over the 224.5-point line.</p> <p>Detroit’s 10-0 run early on set the tone, but Phoenix fought back, outscoring the Pistons 33-23 in the 2nd quarter. However, the Pistons edged out the Suns 39-35 in the 3rd, and despite Phoenix’s 31-30 advantage in the 4th, they couldn’t close the gap after entering the final quarter down 103-94.</p><p>Kevin Durant poured in 43 points, including 13 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, in the Suns' 125-point effort against the Pistons. Bradley Beal added 26 points, with 12 coming in the 2nd quarter, while Tyus Jones contributed 19 points, hitting 3 threes at 100% efficiency.</p> <p>Phoenix shot 57.7% from the field and 48.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 14 threes. Durant hit 4 threes, shooting 44.4% from deep, and added 6 assists and 5 rebounds.</p><p>Defensively, the Suns struggled against the Pistons, giving up 133 points on 55% shooting. Phoenix allowed 41 points in the 1st quarter and 39 in the 3rd, with Detroit scoring 30 in the 4th to seal the win.</p> <p>The Suns also had trouble defending the three, as the Pistons hit 19 threes at a 48% clip. Phoenix sent Detroit to the line 22 times, where they made 16 free throws. The Suns finished with 9 steals and 1 block.</p><h3>Will the Nuggets Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Denver improved to 15-11 on the season with a 132-129 win over the Pelicans on Sunday. Despite being -8.5 point favorites, the Nuggets didn’t cover the spread, winning by just three points. The game’s total score of 261 points exceeded the O/U line of 231.5 by 29.5 points.</p> <p>Denver mounted a comeback after trailing 93-81 entering the 4th quarter. They outscored the Pelicans 38-26 in the final period to secure the win.</p><p>Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray each scored 27 points in the Nuggets' 132-129 win over the Pelicans, with Jokic adding 13 rebounds and 10 assists. Russell Westbrook contributed 21 points, shooting 64.3% from the field.</p> <p>Denver hit just 10 three-pointers, shooting 30.3% from deep, but finished with an overall field goal percentage of 50.5%. Jokic made 2 threes, hitting 66.7% from beyond the arc, while Murray also connected on 2 threes, shooting 22.2%.</p><p>Despite a shaky 2nd quarter where the Nuggets gave up 38 points, they tightened up defensively in the 3rd and 4th quarters, allowing just 26 points in each to help secure the win. Denver held the Pelicans to 46% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Nuggets did a solid job defending the three, as New Orleans shot just 30% from deep, making 12 threes. Denver also sent the Pelicans to the line 23 times, where they hit 17 free throws. The Nuggets finished with 10 steals and 8 blocks.</p>

Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

College basketball is one of the most popular sports to wager on, especially during one particular month of the year. College basketball betting presents many great opportunities to wager, and bettors tend to do pretty well when wagering on the sport.

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Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

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<p>Looking to win big? The Cornhuskers and Rainbow Warriors face off at 10:30 ET on ESPN2. The Rainbow Warriors are hosting the game at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. Nebraska is favored by -11.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 145.5 points.</p><h3>NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 10:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.</li><li>Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Cornhuskers Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>With a 66-49 win over Murray State on Sunday, the Cornhuskers improved to 8-2 this season. Nebraska, favored by eight points, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>Leading 34-14 at halftime, Nebraska’s defense was strong early. However, they allowed 35 points in the second half while scoring 32. The total points of 115 fell well short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p><p>Nebraska's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.7%. They connected on 35.3% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-17, and were efficient from the free-throw line, hitting 8 of 9 shots for 88.9%.</p> <p>Kylen Milton led the way with 19 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Connor Essegian added 15 points, making 5 of 10 from beyond the arc. Andrew Morgan was dominant inside, shooting 6 of 7 from the field and grabbing 12 rebounds. Nebraska finished with just 6 assists and 6 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Nebraska's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 49 points on 30% shooting from the field. The Cornhuskers were particularly effective inside, limiting the other team to 35% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Nebraska's defense gave up 7 threes on 27 attempts, a 25% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 15 times, where they hit 8 free throws (53%). Nebraska allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Hawaii Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><p>Hawaii improved to 5-3 on the season with a 78-61 win over Charlotte on Sunday. The Rainbow Warriors were -7.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Hawaii led 44-31 at halftime and added 34 points in the 2nd half while holding Charlotte to 30. The total points for the game were 139, just over the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Hawaii's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 54.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.6%. They were strong inside, hitting 61.4% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-15 from three-point range.</p> <p>Gytis Nemeiksa led the way with 24 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 71.4% overall and 50% from three. Marcus Greene added 22 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, and Jaehshon Thomas contributed 16 points, making both of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Even though Hawaii gave up 61 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opponent to shoot 54% from the field. Inside the arc, the Rainbow Warriors couldn’t contain the attack, as the other team hit 61% of their two-point attempts, going 27/44.</p> <p>From three-point range, Hawaii held the opponent to 5/15 shooting, a 33% clip. The Rainbow Warriors also sent the other team to the line 13 times, where they made 9 free throws, shooting 69%. Hawaii allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

<p>It's a National League West showdown in San Diego as the Padres host the Giants at PETCO Park. First pitch is set for 4:10 PM PT and you can catch the action on NBCS. The pitching matchup features Logan Webb for the Giants against Yu Darvish for the Padres.</p>

<p>Oddsmakers have this one as a tight matchup, with the Padres holding a slight edge on the moneyline at -113 compared to the Giants at -108. The over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, with the over paying out at -109 compared to the under at -112.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO PADRES VS SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Diego Padres Moneyline -113</p><p>This game will be played at PETCO Park at 4:10 ET on Thursday, March 28th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE GIANTS VS PADRES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Padres winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Padres to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>Despite finishing with a record below .500, the Giants were the favorite in more games than they were the underdog last season. As the favorite, they went 43-38, compared to 36-45 as the underdog. On the road, San Francisco was 20-33 as the underdog and 14-14 as the favorite.</p>

<p>In the National League, the Giants finished in 10th place and 4th in the NL West. Their overall series record was 21-29-2, and they were 26-26 against other NL West teams. At home, San Francisco went 45-36, while they were 34-47 on the road.</p><p>Last season, the Giants had a run line record of 72-90, including a mark of 37-44 at home and 35-46 on the road. For the season, their average run differential was -.3 runs per game. In games they covered the run line, their average scoring margin was +3.3 runs per game compared to -3.1 runs per game in games they did not cover the run line. As the favorite, their run line record was just 29-52.</p><p>When looking at the Giants' over/under record from last season, they finished 68-90, and their average over/under line was 8.6 runs. In games with an O/U line of 7.5, the over/under record was 13-15. Last season, 80.2% of their games had higher O/U lines than 7.5, and their games averaged a combined 8.6 runs per game.</p><p>Logan Webb is coming off a season in which he made 33 starts and went 11-13. His ERA for the year was 3.25, and he finished with a WHIP of 1.07. Webb's batting average allowed was .241, and his on-base percentage allowed was .272. He made two complete games and one shutout, and he had 24 quality starts. For the season, Webb averaged 8.08 strikeouts per nine innings and 1.29 walks per nine innings. His strikeout-to-walk ratio for the year was 6.3.</p><p>Despite finishing with the 24th most runs per game last season, the Giants were actually a better offensive team on the road. On the season, San Francisco averaged 4.2 runs per game (23rd), but on the road, they averaged 4.5 runs per game (16th). Their home run total of 174 was 18th in the league, and they finished the season with the 20th best batting average (.235). Overall, the Giants were 26th in home runs at home and had the 26th best home batting average.</p><p>The Giants are returning their top two home run hitters from last season in Wilmer Flores and LaMonte Wade Jr. Flores hit 23 home runs and drove in 60 runs while batting .284. Wade Jr. batted .256 and hit 17 homers. Thairo Estrada had the most hits on the team last year and batted .271. Jorge Soler is a new addition to the team after hitting 36 home runs for the Marlins last season.</p><h3>Padres Records & Stats</h3><p>The Padres and Dodgers combined for 26 runs and 33 hits in San Diego's 15-11 win. The Padres scored five runs in the first inning and added four more in the third. The Dodgers scored four runs in the third inning and two in the fifth.</p>

<p>Joe Musgrove got the start for the Padres, but he only went 2 2/3 innings and gave up five earned runs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto got the start for the Dodgers and only went one inning, giving up five earned runs. Mookie Betts had a big game for the Dodgers, going 4/5 with a home run and six RBIs. Manny Machado and Jake Cronenworth combined for seven RBIs for the Padres.</p><p>Yu Darvish will be on the mound for the San Diego Padres as they take on the San Francisco Giants at home. Darvish has made one start this season, going 3 2/3 innings and allowing just one run in a no-decision against the Dodgers. He'll look to build on that performance in his second start of the year.</p><p>According to our projections, Xander Bogaerts is expected to have the most hits for the Padres, with his hits projection being the 14th best in the league today. Manny Machado has the 2nd best hits projection on the team and the 23rd best in the league. When it comes to hitting a home run, we give the best odds to Fernando Tatis Jr., with his home run projection being the 8th best in the league. Manny Machado has the 2nd best odds to hit a home run on the team and the 12th best in the league today.</p>

San Francisco Giants vs San Diego Padres Betting Pick & Prediction 3/28/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Sharks and Canucks face off at 9:00 ET on NBCS. The Canucks are hosting the game at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Canucks are favored by -1.5 vs. the Sharks.</p><h3>SAN JOSE SHARKS VS VANCOUVER CANUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vancouver Canucks -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Arena at 9:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:</h3><ul><li>According to our analysis, we anticipate the Canucks to win this one with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Canucks on the moneyline</li><li>The Canucks should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Sharks Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>San Jose’s 3-2 loss to the Canucks dropped their record to 11-20-6 this season. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 5 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> <p>The Sharks took a 1-0 lead in the second period, but the Canucks responded with three unanswered goals. San Jose managed to tie it up at 2-2 in the third, only to give up the game-winning goal with just 26 seconds left.</p><p>The Sharks fired 23 shots on goal in their 3-2 loss to the Canucks, with Nico Sturm netting his second goal of the season at 17:23 in the second period. Mikael Granlund followed with his sixth goal, scoring at 1:17 in the third period.</p> <p>San Jose had 16 giveaways and failed to convert on the power play. Tyler Toffoli picked up his fifth assist, while William Eklund added his seventh. Luke Kunin also contributed with his third assist of the season.</p><p>San Jose's defense gave up the game-winning goal with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period, leading to a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. The Sharks had previously tied the game at 2-2 with 1:17 remaining. Mackenzie Blackwood finished with 25 saves and an 89.3% save percentage, while the Sharks' defense recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.</p><h3>Is It the Canucks Game to Lose at Home?</h3><p>Vancouver improved to 16-11-7 with a 3-2 road win over the Sharks. The Canucks were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the 5 combined goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>After falling behind in the second period, Vancouver tied it up at 5:19. They took the lead at 15:38 in the third, but the Sharks responded with a goal at 18:43. The Canucks secured the win with just 26 seconds left in regulation.</p><p>Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks with two goals, bringing his season total to four. He found the net at 14:41 in the second period and then again with just 26 seconds left in the game. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season, which came at 4:22 in the third period.</p> <p>Vancouver took 27 shots on goal but also had 25 giveaways. They were held scoreless in the first period before Suter got them on the board in the second.</p><p>Vancouver's defense gave up the first goal just 2:37 into the second period and also allowed a late equalizer at 18:43 in the third, but they held on for a 3-2 win. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 5 takeaways and 24 hits.</p>

San Jose Sharks vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Redhawks and Huskies. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on BTN, and it's hosted by the Huskies at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, WA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 144 points, and Washington is favored by -11 against Seattle in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>SEATTLE REDHAWKS VS WASHINGTON HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Redhawks +11</p><p>This game will be played at Alaska Airlines Arena at 10:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SEATTLE REDHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Huskies.</li><li>Even though we have Washington winning straight-up, we like Seattle at +11.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Seattle Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Seattle Redhawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Seattle’s season continued to struggle after a 79-68 loss to UIC on Friday, December 20th. The Redhawks, now 2-8, were favored by 6.5 points at home but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Seattle trailed 34-32 at halftime and allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The total points for the game were 147, just under the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Seattle's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 41.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.6%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-18, and connected on 66.7% of their free throws, making 14 of 21 attempts. The Redhawks also grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists.</p> <p>Brayden Maldonado led the way with 22 points, hitting 5-of-7 from three-point range and shooting 72.7% overall. Ahmad Henderson II added 14 points and 9 assists, while Filip Skobalj contributed 11 points, knocking down 3-of-5 threes.</p><p>Seattle's defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Seattle's opponents hit 6 of 18 threes, shooting 33%. They also sent them to the line 21 times, where they made 14 free throws, a 66% success rate. Seattle allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Washington Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Washington Huskies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Huskies improved to 7-3 on the season with an 89-73 win over Washington State on Wednesday. Washington, who were -2.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>Washington led 35-31 at halftime and broke the game open by scoring 54 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The total points for the game reached 162, surpassing the O/U line of 149.5.</p><p>Washington's offense put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 47.6% from three-point range, hitting 10 of 21 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.1%, and they connected on 65.4% of their free throws, going 17 for 26.</p> <p>DJ Davis and Nate Calmese each scored 21 points, with Davis hitting 3 of 7 threes and adding 4 assists. Mekhi Mason also hit 3 threes, shooting 50% from deep, while Tyler Harris made 3 of 5 from beyond the arc. Great Osobor contributed 13 points, shooting 60% from the field, and Tyree Ihenacho was perfect from the floor, going 4 for 4.</p><p>Washington's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 73 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Huskies allowed 31 made field goals on 62 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Washington allowed the opposing team to shoot 47%, with 10 threes made on 21 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 17 of those attempts.</p>

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cougars versus the Huskies? Tip off is at at 11:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FS1. The game will be played at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, WA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Washington as the -3.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 148.5 points.</p><h3>WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS VS WASHINGTON HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Huskies -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alaska Airlines Arena at 11:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Huskies.</li><li>Not only will Washington pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Cougars?</h3><h3>Washington State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Washington State improved to 9-2 on the season with a 91-78 home win over Missouri State on Saturday, December 14th. The Cougars entered the game as -11.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points of 169 exceeded the over/under line of 140.5.</p> <p>Washington State led 34-27 at halftime and exploded for 57 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 51 points to the Bears.</p><p>Washington State's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 91 points with a 62.7% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 70.6%, thanks to 76.7% shooting on two-pointers and 42.9% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Dane Erikstrup and Isaiah Watts each contributed 20 points, with Erikstrup shooting 85.7% and Watts hitting 4 threes at 57.1%. LeJuan Watts was perfect from the field, going 7/7, while Jalen Hampton grabbed 11 rebounds to go with his 11 points.</p><p>Washington State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 62% shooting from the field. The Cougars allowed 32 made field goals on 51 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Washington State allowed 23 two-point baskets on 30 attempts, a 76% shooting rate. From three-point range, they gave up 9 threes on 21 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 42%.</p><h3>Can Washington Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Washington improved to 6-3 on the season with an 87-69 win over Eastern Washington on Tuesday. The Huskies, playing at home, were -13.5 point favorites and covered the spread.</p> <p>Washington led 39-32 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Eagles 48-37. The game’s total points of 156 went over the pre-game O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>Washington's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 87 points with a field goal percentage of 60.7% (34/56). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69.6%, thanks to hitting 52.6% from beyond the arc (10/19) and 64.9% on two-point attempts (24/37).</p> <p>Mekhi Mason led the way with 23 points, shooting 71.4% from three (5/7) in just 24 minutes. Andrew Cook added 18 points, hitting all of his three-point attempts, while Zoom Diallo was perfect from the field, going 6/6 for 14 points.</p><p>Washington's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 69 points on 60% shooting from the field. They allowed 34 made baskets on 56 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Huskies gave up 24 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 64% shooting rate. From three-point range, they allowed 10 makes on 19 attempts, or 52% shooting.</p>

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<p>At 9:00 ET, the 10-28 Trail Blazers will host the 20-18 Suns in a Western Conference matchup. Phoenix is favored by 10.5 points.</p>

<p>Portland is currently on a 3 game losing streak, and they are 14th in the West. The Suns, on the other hand, are 8th in the conference and 3rd in the Pacific Division. The over/under line for this game is 231.5.</p><h3>PHOENIX SUNS VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Phoenix Suns -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moda Center at 9:00 ET on Sunday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHOENIX SUNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 116-104 in favor of the Suns.</li><li>Our projections have Kevin Durant finishing with Kevin Durant points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.7% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Suns Find a Way to Win in Portland?</h3><p>In their last game, the Suns defeated the Lakers by a score of 127-109. The combined scoring in the game was 236 points, which was below the O/U line of 239.</p>

<p>On the season, the Suns have an O/U record of 21-17, and their games have averaged a combined 229.9 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 231.5.</p>

<p>Phoenix is favored by 10.5 points today and has a record of 17-10 as the favorite this season. Against the spread, they are 10-17 as the favorite and have gone 3-8 as the underdog.</p>

<p>In the Western Conference standings, the Suns are currently in 8th place with a record of 20-18. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 13-14 compared to 7-4 in non-conference play.</p>

<p>On the road, the Suns are 9-7 straight-up and 7-9 against the spread. In their games on the road, they have an average scoring differential of +0.6 points per game.</p><p>So far this season, the Suns are 15th in the NBA in scoring at 115.6 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 113.8 points per game.</p>

<p>Phoenix's offense has been efficient overall, as they are 10th in field goal percentage at 48%. In terms of pace, the Suns are 25th in the league.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, Phoenix is 12th in the NBA at 37%. However, they are just 26th in three-point makes at 11.8 per game.</p><p>Currently, the Suns' defense holds the 15th rank in the NBA, allowing 114.3 points per game. The Phoenix defense has allowed opponents to shoot 36.8% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.0% of their field goal attempts vs. Phoenix.</p><h3>Will Portland Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><p>Today, the Trail Blazers will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak as they host the Suns. In their last game, the Blazers lost to the Timberwolves by a score of 116-93.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Blazers are 9-25 this season and 15-19 ATS as the underdog. Today, they are getting 10.5 points and are 1-3 as the underdog vs. the spread.</p>

<p>In the Western Conference, the Trail Blazers are currently in 14th place with a record of 10-28. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 5-22 compared to 5-6 against non-conference opponents.</p>

<p>This season, the Blazers have an O/U record of 16-21-1, and their games have averaged 223.9 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 231.5, and 25 of their games have had lower O/U lines.</p>

<p>In terms of ATS, the Blazers are 16-22 this season and have failed to cover the spread in their last three games. At home, they are 6-10 ATS, compared to 10-12 ATS on the road.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Trail Blazers have struggled this season, ranking 30th in the league with just 107.1 points per game. However, when playing at home, they have averaged 110.6 points per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Blazers have been below the NBA scoring average in 78.9% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 30th in the league at 43%.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Blazers are 23rd in the league at 35%. Overall, they are 18th in pace at 98.9 possessions per game.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Trail Blazers' defense is giving up an average of 116.8 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 55.3% of their games. Inside the arc, the Trail Blazers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 59.1% and 33.9% from three-point territory.</p>

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