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<p>Looking to win big? The Flyers and Patriots face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Patriots are hosting the game at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA. Dayton come into this Atlantic 10 conference matchup as the -2.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 134 points.</p><h3>DAYTON FLYERS VS GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: George Mason Patriots +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at EagleBank Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, February 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGE MASON PATRIOTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-68 in favor of the Patriots.</li><li>Not only will George Mason pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134 points, and we like the over with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Dayton Pull Off A Win at EagleBank Arena?</h3><p>Dayton enters this game as the road favorite, favored by 2.5 points. They have been the favorite in 21 of their 25 games this season, going 19-2 in those games. Overall, the Flyers are 21-4, including a 11-2 mark in Atlantic 10 play. They have won two straight games and have gone 6-4 on the road this season.</p>

<p>Most recently, Dayton defeated Fordham by a score of 78-70. Over their last 10 games on the road, the Flyers are 6-4. For the season, they have a +2.9 average scoring margin on the road compared to +14.3 at home.</p><p>As the favorite, Dayton has gone 11-10 vs. the spread this season and they are 2-3 in their last 5 games as the favorite. On the road, the Flyers have an ATS mark of 6-3-1 this year and they are 6-3-1 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 134 for the Dayton vs George Mason game is lower than the average over/under line in Dayton's games this season (136.9). So far, 19 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-1-1 and the average scoring total is 125 points.</p><p>In their previous game, the Flyers' offense finished with 78 points, which is right in line with their current average of 74 points per contest. DaRon Holmes II led the scoring for the Flyers, contributing 29 points. Additionally, Javon Bennett chipped in with 14 points.</p><p>In the current season, the Dayton defense has excelled, sitting 19th in the nation by allowing 64.3 points per game. Dayton's three-point defense is currently 140th in the country at 7.2 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.9% of their shots vs. Dayton.</p><h3>Are the Patriots Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>George Mason will be looking to extend their two-game win streak when they take on Dayton. At home this season, the Patriots have gone 11-3 compared to 5-5 on the road.</p>

<p>For the year, George Mason has a record of 17-8. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 8-2. As the underdog, they have gone 3-4.</p><p>As the underdog this season, George Mason has gone 5-2 vs. the spread. In their last three games as the underdog, the Patriots have an ATS mark of 3-0. At home this year, George Mason's ATS record is 7-6-1 and their ATS mark vs. the spread in their last three home games is 1-2. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Patriots have gone 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for George Mason games is 13-11. On average, their games have finished with 140.8 points, which is just above the average over/under line of 140.5. Currently, the over/under line for today's game is set at 134. This year, 16 of their games have finished with more points than that. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 144 points.</p><p>George Mason's offense is coming off a strong performance vs. George Washington, finishing the game with a total of 90 points. Their season average is now 73.7 points per game. Keyshawn Hall was the leading scorer for the Patriots, putting up 20 points. In addition, Amari Kelly contributed 16 points.</p><p>So far, the Patriots' defense is ranked 63rd in the country at 67.2 points per contest. So far, the George Mason defense is giving up an average of 8.4 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.2 times per game (515th).</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Bulldogs and Golden Panthers face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Golden Panthers are hosting the game at Ocean Bank Convocation Center in Miami, FL. Louisiana Tech is favored by -7.5 in this Conference USA conference contest against FIU. The game's over/under currently sits at 142.5 points.</p><h3>LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS VS FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: FIU Golden Panthers +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ocean Bank Convocation Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Golden Panthers.</li><li>Not only will FIU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bulldogs Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>After winning their last game against New Mexico State, 73-53, Louisiana Tech comes into this game with a 15-6 record. They have won five straight games and have gone 5-1 in Conference USA play. On the road, they have gone 4-6 this season, and their average scoring margin is +1.1 points per game.</p>

<p>So far, Louisiana Tech has been favored in 13 of their 21 games, going 11-2 in those matchups. They are currently favored by 7.5 points against FIU. For the year, they have gone 10-5 in non-conference games, and they have a 2-game road winning streak.</p><p>When looking at Louisiana Tech's ATS record this season, they are 12-6 overall. As the favorite, they have gone 9-4 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 6-4, and over their last 10 games as the favorite, they are 6-4.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 142.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Louisiana Tech's games this season (137.4). In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 125 points.</p><p>The Bulldogs' offense finished with 73 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 75.4 points per contest. Leading the team in scoring was Isaiah Crawford with 25 points. Daniel Batcho also added 12 points for the Bulldogs.</p><p>This season, the Louisiana Tech defense has been impressive, holding the 12th position in the country while permitting an average of 63.2 points per contest. In their previous game vs. New Mexico State, the Aggies finished with a field goal percentage of 37% and a total of 53 points vs. Louisiana Tech.</p><h3>Will the Golden Panthers Pull Through as the Home Underdog?</h3><p>FIU will be looking to snap their three-game losing streak when they take on Louisiana Tech as 7.5-point underdogs. So far this season, the Golden Panthers have gone 6-5 at home compared to 0-9 on the road.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games at home, FIU has gone 6-4. In their most recent game, they lost to Middle Tennessee by a score of 79-61.</p><p>Overall, FIU's ATS record this season is 9-11. At home, the Panthers are 6-5 vs. the spread. In their last three home games, FIU is 3-0 ATS and their last 10 home ATS mark is 6-3. As the underdog, the Panthers are 4-6 vs. the spread this year and their last three underdog ATS record is 1-2.</p><p>FIU's over/under record for the season sits at 10-9-1, and today's over/under line of 142.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games of 148.4. So far, 15 of their games have had a higher over/under line than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 160 points, and their over/under record in their last three games is 2-0-1.</p><p>The FIU offense is coming off a game in which they scored 61 points vs. Middle Tennessee. Overall their field goal percentage was 41.4% while connecting on 7 threes. Arturo Dean led the team in scoring, putting up 16 points. Additionally, Dashon Gittens contributed 11 points for the Golden Panthers.</p><p>So far, the Golden Panthers' defense is ranked 273rd in the country at 77.2 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Middle Tennessee, the Blue Raiders finished with a field goal percentage of 47% and a total of 79 points vs. FIU.</p>

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs FIU Golden Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Fighting Hawks and Highlanders. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Highlanders at SRC Arena in Riverside, CA. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 137 points, and the Highlanders are favored to win at home vs. the Fighting Hawks.</p><h3>NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS VS UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UC Riverside Highlanders -6</p><p>This game will be played at SRC Arena at 7:00 ET on Sunday, December 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Highlanders.</li><li>Not only will UC Riverside pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Fighting Hawks Grab a Win in Riverside?</h3><p>So far this season, North Dakota has played a total of 8 games and has a record of 6-2. In their 3 home games, they are undefeated, while on the road they have a 1-2 record. As of today's game, North Dakota has a 2-4 against the spread (ATS) record. In their last five games, the team has gone 1-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>After eight games, North Dakota has an over/under record of 1-3-2, with their games averaging a combined 145.8 points per game so far. When analyzing the Fighting Hawks' last five games, they have produced a combined average of 137 points per game and an over/under record of 0-3-1.</p><p>The North Dakota offense is coming off a game in which they scored 54 points vs. Cal State Fullerton. Overall their field goal percentage was 36.1% while connecting on 6 threes. Leading North Dakota in scoring vs. Cal State Fullerton was Eli King with his 14 points. Treysen Eaglestaff also added 13 points for the Fighting Hawks.</p><p>So far, the Fighting Hawks' defense is ranked 128th in the country at 71.4 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, North Dakota's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 33.9% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 26.9% this season.</p><h3>Will UC Riverside Win at Home?</h3><p>UC Riverside has a record of 3-5 after playing eight games. In road games, the Highlanders are 0-5, while they are 2-0 at home. UC Riverside's ATS performance shows a record of 2-5 leading into today's game. In their last five games, the team is 2-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving UC Riverside have had an average of 137.1 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 135.9 points. Their over/under record is 4-3-0. In the Highlanders' last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 141 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 3-1.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 70.2 points per game, the UC Riverside had a below average performance. They scored 65 points against UCLA and had a field goal percentage of 44%. Isaiah Moses is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 12.2. Meanwhile, Barrington Hargress also brings a PPG average of 11.1 into the game.</p><p>The Highlanders' defense is presently ranked 125th nationally, allowing an average of 71.2 points per contest. So far, the UC Riverside defense is giving up an average of 6.9 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 9.6 times per game (258th).</p>

North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs UC Riverside Highlanders Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/23

<p>The Rattlers and Cougars are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Cougars will host the game at Marriott Center in Provo, UT. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 148.5 points, and BYU is favored by -33.5 at home against Florida A&M.</p><h3>FLORIDA A&M RATTLERS VS BYU COUGARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida A&M Rattlers +33.5</p><p>This game will be played at Marriott Center at 9:00 ET on Friday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA A&M RATTLERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Cougars.</li><li>Even though we have BYU winning straight-up, we like Florida A&M at +33.5.</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>Can The Rattlers Secure a Win at Provo?</h3><p>Florida A&M's season continues to be a struggle as they fell to 1-6 after an 89-59 road loss to Utah on Tuesday. The Rattlers entered the game as +32 underdogs but managed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 50-31 at halftime, Florida A&M scored 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The total points for the game were 148, just under the 151.5-point O/U line.</p><p>Florida A&M's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 59 points on 37.7% shooting from the field. They hit 33.3% of their threes, going 9-for-27, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 45.3%.</p> <p>Mason Madsen and Mike Sharavjamts each contributed 15 points, with Sharavjamts shooting 85.7% overall and 75% from deep. The Rattlers recorded 11 assists and 7 offensive rebounds, while hitting 71.4% of their free throws.</p><p>Florida A&M struggled defensively, giving up 89 points on 54% shooting from the field. The Rattlers allowed their opponent to hit 69% of their two-point attempts, with 23 makes on 33 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Florida A&M's defense conceded 11 threes on 29 attempts, a 37% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 24 times, where they made 10 free throws. The Rattlers gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will BYU Win at Home?</h3><p>BYU improved to 8-2 on the season with a 68-49 win over Wyoming on Saturday. The Cougars, who were -15.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points of 117 fell well below the O/U line of 144.5.</p> <p>BYU led 34-25 at halftime and maintained their defensive intensity in the 2nd half, holding Wyoming to just 24 points while scoring 34 of their own.</p><p>BYU's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 52.2% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 60.9%. They connected on 45% of their three-point attempts, hitting 9 of 20 from deep, and went 11 of 14 from the free-throw line, good for 78.6%.</p> <p>Trevin Knell was a standout, shooting 85.7% overall and 75% from three, hitting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc. Obi Agbim led the team with 21 points, shooting 66.7% from the field and 50% from three, while adding 2 assists.</p><p>Despite giving up 49 points, BYU's defense allowed their opponent to shoot 52% from the field, including 57% on two-point attempts with 15 makes on 26 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, BYU's opponent hit 9 of 20 threes, good for 45%. They also shot 78% from the free-throw line, making 11 of 14 attempts. BYU gave up 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

Florida A&M Rattlers vs BYU Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/24

<p>The Detroit Pistons head to Phoenix to take on the Suns in a non-conference matchup. The game is set to tip-off at 9:00 ET and can be seen on AZFa.</p>

<p>Phoenix is currently favored by 6 points and has a record of 14-12. They are 9th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Pacific Division. Detroit is 11th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Central Division. They come into this game with a record of 11-17.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons +6</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-112 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Pistons Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Pistons fell to 11-17 on the season after a 126-119 home loss to the Jazz on Thursday. Detroit, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 245 exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>Detroit’s slow start saw them down 48-19 after the 1st quarter. They responded with a 35-19 2nd quarter and went on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit from 32-15 to 32-25. Despite outscoring Utah 32-30 in the 3rd and 33-29 in the 4th, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In the Pistons' 126-119 loss to the Jazz, Cade Cunningham led the way with 33 points and 7 assists, shooting 56.5% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. Malik Beasley contributed 26 points, knocking down 7 threes despite shooting just 34.6% overall.</p> <p>As a team, Detroit made 13 threes, but shot just 27.7% from beyond the arc and 43.8% overall. Cunningham scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Beasley added 9 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Pistons struggled out of the gate, allowing 48 points in the 1st quarter, but they tightened up in the 2nd, giving up just 19. However, they couldn't maintain that level of play, allowing 30 points in the 3rd and 29 in the 4th, leading to a 126-119 loss to the Jazz.</p> <p>Detroit had a tough time defending the perimeter, as the Jazz hit 20 threes at a 50% clip. Utah also went to the line 31 times, making 28 free throws. The Pistons gave up 15 offensive rebounds but did manage to record 10 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can Phoenix Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Suns fell to 14-12 on the season after a 120-111 loss to the Pacers on Thursday. Phoenix, favored by six points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 231 points came in just under the 235.5-point line.</p> <p>Indiana’s 14-0 run early in the game put Phoenix in a hole, but the Suns battled back to lead 59-60 at halftime. However, a rough 3rd quarter, where they were outscored 37-24, left them trailing 97-83 heading into the 4th. Despite outscoring the Pacers 28-23 in the final quarter, the Suns couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Kevin Durant poured in 37 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the Suns' 120-111 loss to the Pacers, shooting 55.6% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip. Devin Booker added 17 points, with 12 of those coming in the opening quarter, while Bradley Beal contributed 16 points, shooting 66.7% from the floor and making 2 threes at 50%.</p> <p>Durant was a force in the 4th quarter, scoring 16 points, and added 11 more in the 3rd. The Suns made just 9 threes as a team, shooting 30% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.8%.</p><p>The Suns gave up 120 points in their loss to the Pacers, with a tough 3rd quarter where they allowed 37 points. They did tighten up in the 4th, holding Indiana to 23 points. Phoenix allowed the Pacers to shoot 43% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Suns allowed 16 threes on 39% shooting. Indiana also got to the line 31 times, making 26 free throws. Phoenix gave up 9 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

<p>Looking to win big? The Wolfpack and Cavaliers face off at 9:30 ET on ESPN2. The Cavaliers are hosting the game at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The odds for this Atlantic Coast conference game currently have Virginia as the -4.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 120.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK VS VIRGINIA CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Cavaliers -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 9:30 ET on Friday, March 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VIRGINIA CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Not only will Virginia pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 120.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Wolfpack Lock in a Win at Washington?</h3><p>North Carolina State will be looking to extend their two-game win streak when they take on Virginia. The Wolfpack have gone 17-14 overall and 11-11 in Atlantic Coast Conference play.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 road games, the Wolfpack have gone 4-6, and they are 7-9 on the road this season. For the year, they have been outscored by an average of 2.5 points per game away from home.</p><p>North Carolina State has an ATS record of 15-17-1 this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 7-8-1. As the underdog, the Wolfpack have gone 7-7-1 vs. the spread this year. In their last 10 games as the underdog, NC State is 5-4-1 ATS.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for North Carolina State games is 18-14-1, and today's over/under line of 120.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (147.3). So far, 31 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2, and the average scoring total in those games is 156 points.</p><p>The North Carolina State offense is coming off a game in which they scored 74 points vs. Duke. Overall their field goal percentage was 45.9% while connecting on 7 threes. The team's top scorer is DJ Horne, who enters today's matchup with an average of 16.8, while Jayden Taylor also carries a PPG average of 12.5 into the game.</p><p>At this time, the Wolfpack's defense is positioned 187th in the country, permitting 72.5 points per game. In today's game, the North Carolina State 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 69 points.</p><h3>Does Virginia Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Virginia is a 4.5-point favorite for tonight's game against North Carolina State. The Cavaliers have been favored in 23 of their 31 games this season, going 20-3 in those contests.</p>

<p>At home, Virginia has been even better, going 17-2 this season. Over their last 10 games at home, the Cavaliers are 8-2.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Virginia has gone 14-8-1 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS mark is 11-7-1. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Cavaliers are 6-3-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 120.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Virginia's games this season (126.8). So far, 12 of their games have finished with fewer points than 120.5. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average of 125 points scored.</p><p>Virginia is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 72 points vs. Georgia Tech. This figure is more than their season average of 63.5 points per game. In terms of offense, the Cavaliers have a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, putting them 281st in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 155th in percentage and 273rd in three-pointers made.</p><p>This season, the Virginia defense has been impressive, holding the 4th position in the country while permitting an average of 59.2 points per contest. Virginia's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Georgia Tech offense to knock down 51% of their shots on their way to putting up 57 points.</p>

North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Virginia Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/15/24

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Golden State Warriors (-121) will host the Minnesota Timberwolves (+103) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 220.</p>

<p>The Timberwolves (11-10) come into this game on a three-game win streak and are 10th in the Western Conference. The Warriors (13-8) are 5th in the West and are favored by 1.5 points.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Center at 10:00 ET on Friday, December 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 129-87 in favor of the Timberwolves.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.9% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Minnesota Shock Everyone at Chase Center?</h3><p>With a dominant 108-80 win over the Clippers on Wednesday, the Timberwolves improved to 11-10 for the season. Minnesota, favored by 4.5 points, covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game were 188, well under the 212.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A 15-0 run helped the Timberwolves take control, going from 25-14 to 29-25. They then held the Clippers to just 50 points through three quarters before easing off in the 4th, where L.A. outscored them 30-22.</p><p>Julius Randle's 16-point first quarter set the tone for the Timberwolves in their win over the Clippers, finishing with a team-high 20 points and 4 threes at 44.4% shooting from deep. Anthony Edwards also connected on 4 threes, matching Randle's 44.4% from beyond the arc, and added 9 of his 16 points in the 3rd quarter.</p> <p>Minnesota hit 16 threes as a team, despite shooting just 36.4% from long range, and finished with a 48.2% overall shooting percentage. Josh Minott contributed 8 of his 13 points in the 4th quarter, while Mike Conley and Jaden McDaniels each added 7 points in the 3rd.</p><p>The Timberwolves put on a defensive clinic against the Clippers, holding them to just 80 points on 34% shooting. Minnesota set the tone early, allowing only 14 points in the 1st quarter and 18 in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Timberwolves limited the Clippers to 11 made threes on 27% shooting. Minnesota also sent the Clippers to the line just 13 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Timberwolves finished with 15 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Will Golden State Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Golden State improved to 13-8 on the season with a 99-93 win over the Rockets on Thursday. The Warriors were +4.5 point underdogs but covered the spread with the win. The game’s total of 192 points fell well short of the 218.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After falling behind 22-18 in the 1st quarter, Golden State turned things around with a 31-21 2nd quarter. They went into the 4th quarter leading 73-66, but Houston went on a 10-0 run to extend their lead from 65-53 to 75-53. The Warriors managed to close the gap and secure the win in the final quarter.</p><p>In their win over the Rockets, the Warriors managed just 99 points, shooting 41.9% from the field and hitting 9 threes at a 32.1% clip. Jonathan Kuminga led the way with 33 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 made threes, shooting 59.1% overall.</p> <p>Andrew Wiggins added 23 points and 9 rebounds, connecting on 3 threes at 75% efficiency. Kuminga was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 14 points, while Wiggins contributed 5 points in the final period.</p><p>The Warriors put on a defensive clinic against the Rockets, holding them to just 93 points on Thursday. They were consistent throughout, allowing 22 points in the 1st quarter, 21 in the 2nd, 23 in the 3rd, and 27 in the 4th.</p> <p>Golden State limited Houston to 37% shooting from the field, including just 10 made threes on 26% shooting. The Rockets went 13/17 from the free-throw line. The Warriors grabbed 43 defensive rebounds while allowing 11 offensive boards, and they also recorded 5 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors Betting Pick & Prediction 12/6/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Penguins versus the Devils? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6.5 goals and the Devils are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Penguins.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PENGUINS VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Penguins winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Penguins on the moneyline (+187)</li><li>The Penguins are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Penguins Chances on the Road</h3><p>With a 3-1 road win over the Canadiens, the Penguins moved above .500 to 15-14-5. Pittsburgh, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the game’s 4 combined goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Sidney Crosby led the way for the Penguins, scoring their first two goals. Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter to seal the win. Montreal’s only goal came in the third period, cutting the Penguins’ lead to 2-1 before Lizotte’s late tally.</p><p>Sidney Crosby led the way for the Penguins with two goals, including his fourth of the season just 4:03 into the first period. He added his fifth on a power play at 1:20 of the second period. Blake Lizotte chipped in with his second goal of the season, an empty-netter with 45 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>Pittsburgh fired 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. The Penguins scored once in each of the first two periods before Lizotte’s late goal sealed the 3-1 win.</p><p>Defensively, the Penguins allowed just one goal, which came at 5:32 into the 3rd period. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves, posting a 96.2% save percentage. Pittsburgh's defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 19 hits.</p><h3>Can New Jersey Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Devils fell to 21-11-3 after a 3-0 loss to the Flames. New Jersey was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell short.</p> 

<p>Both teams were scoreless until the third period, when the Flames found the net three times. New Jersey’s offense struggled, managing only 22 shots on goal.</p><p>The Devils were shut out in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, managing 22 shots on goal but coming up empty. They had 19 giveaways and were unable to find the net in any of the three periods.</p> <p>New Jersey failed to score on the power play and didn’t record any shorthanded or empty-net goals. The team’s record now stands at 21-11-3 after the loss.</p><p>Defensively, the Devils held the Flames scoreless through the first two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty netter. New Jersey's defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits, while goaltender Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage.</p>

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