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Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Norse versus the Zips? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, OH. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 143.5 points, and Akron is favored by -6 at home against Northern Kentucky.<h3>NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE VS AKRON ZIPS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Akron Zips -6This game will be played at James A. Rhodes Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.<h3>WHY BET THE AKRON ZIPS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Zips.</li><li>Not only will Akron pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.</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>Will the Norse Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Northern Kentucky Norse Recent Game/Games</h3> 

Northern Kentucky improved to 3-2 on the season with an 86-70 home win over Bellarmine on Saturday, November 30th. The Norse were -10.5 point favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory. 

After leading 34-31 at halftime, Northern Kentucky pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring Bellarmine 52-39. The total points for the game were 156, surpassing the O/U line of 136.Northern Kentucky put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 51.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.1%. They were dominant inside, hitting 67.6% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, connecting on just 28% of their threes (7/25). Trey Robinson led the way with 24 points on 9/12 shooting, while Randall Pettus II added 20 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Tyler Doyle also shot 75% from the field, finishing with 15 points and 4 assists.Northern Kentucky's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 70 points on 51% shooting from the field. The Norse allowed 67% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponents hitting 25 of 37 shots inside the arc. From beyond the three-point line, Northern Kentucky held their opponents to 28% shooting, as they made 7 of 25 attempts. The Norse also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 15 free throws for 71%.<h3>Can the Zips Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><h3>Akron Zips Recent Game/Games</h3> 

Akron improved to 3-2 on the season with a 97-78 home win over Alabama State on Sunday, November 24th. The Zips entered the game as -8.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 175 exceeded the O/U line of 149. 

Leading 50-41 at halftime, Akron maintained control in the 2nd half, outscoring the Hornets 47-37 to secure the victory.Akron's offense exploded for 97 points in their last game, hitting 15 threes at a 42.9% clip and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 58%. They also shot 78.3% from the free-throw line and grabbed 18 offensive rebounds, with 21 assists as a team. Nate Johnson led the way with 25 points, while Bowen Hardman and CJ Hines each added 19. Hardman was nearly perfect from deep, hitting 6 of 7 threes, and Tyler Mack also connected on 6 threes, shooting 66.7% from beyond the arc.Akron's defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field, converting 32 of 69 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposition hit 50% of their two-point shots, going 17 for 34. From three-point range, Akron allowed 15 made threes on 35 attempts, a 42% shooting clip. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 18, shooting 78%. Akron gave up 18 offensive rebounds in the game.

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The Raiders and Buccaneers will face off on Sunday, December 8th at 1:00 ET on CBS. The Buccaneers are the heavy favorite with a money line of -332, and they are favored by -7 points on the road. This week 14 non-conference matchup is being played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The over/under line is set at 45 points.<h3>LAS VEGAS RAIDERS VS TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Las Vegas Raiders +7This game will be played at Raymond James Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th.<h3>WHY BET THE LAS VEGAS RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Raiders winning this one by a score of 24 to 20</li><li>Not only do we have the Raiders winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +7</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 45 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Raiders Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3>Heading into week 14, the Raiders are on an eight-game losing streak, dropping their record to 2-10 and placing them 27th in our power rankings. Las Vegas has a -9.2 average scoring margin this season and is 5-7 against the spread. They are 0-1 ATS as favorites and 5-6 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 8-4, with their games averaging 46.3 points compared to a 40.9-point line. In week 13, the Raiders fell 19-17 to the Chiefs, bringing their record to 2-10. They were +13.5 underdogs and managed to cover the spread. The O/U line was 42.5, and the teams combined for 36 points.Heading into week 14, the Raiders sit at the bottom of our offensive power rankings. They are 26th in the NFL in points per game (18.6) and 25th in yards per game (304.4). Despite ranking 3rd in passing attempts, they are 14th in passing yards, averaging 226.3 per game. On the ground, they rank 32nd in rushing yards per game, with just 78.1, and 29th in rushing attempts. In week 13, Aidan O'Connell threw for 340 yards and 2 touchdowns, completing 23 of 35 passes without an interception. Brock Bowers led the team with 10 catches for 140 yards, and Sincere McCormick had 64 rushing yards on 12 carries. The Raiders struggled on 3rd down, converting only 3 of 12 attempts, and failed to score on their lone red zone opportunity.In their 19-17 loss to the Chiefs, the Raiders' defense allowed just 63 rushing yards on 16 attempts, but gave up 266 passing yards. They pressured the quarterback effectively, with five sacks and a +8 advantage in quarterback hits. Despite this, the Chiefs were able to convert 43.8% of their third down attempts.The Raiders' defense held the Chiefs to 5.8 yards per attempt and a 56.5% completion percentage. Las Vegas' offense had a chance to win the game, but Daniel Carlson missed a 57-yard field goal as time expired. The Raiders' offense had a total of 329 yards in the game.<h3>Are The Buccaneers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3>With two straight wins, the Buccaneers are back at .500, sitting at 6-6 after a week 13 victory over the Panthers. Tampa Bay couldn’t cover the 6.5-point spread, but they got the win, which keeps them in the playoff hunt. They currently have a 56.4% chance of making the postseason and a 50.3% chance of winning the NFC South. The Bucs are 10th in our NFL power rankings heading into week 14. Against the spread, the Buccaneers are 7-5, with a +3.2 scoring margin. Their O/U record is 8-4, with their games averaging 52.6 points per game. The average line in their games has been 45.2 points.Heading into week 14, the Buccaneers rank 5th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 27.9, and they are 6th in passing yards per game with 238.8, despite being 11th in pass attempts. On the ground, they rank 15th in rushing attempts and 8th in rushing yards per game, averaging 137.2. Tampa Bay has been strong on 3rd down, converting 47.6% of their attempts, which ranks 2nd in the league. They also rank 2nd in 1st-quarter scoring. In week 13, Baker Mayfield threw for 235 yards, with 2 interceptions and 1 touchdown. He was sacked 4 times. Bucky Irving rushed for 152 yards on 25 carries, while Mike Evans had 8 receptions for 118 yards. Tampa Bay scored 13 points in the 4th quarter against the Panthers, after being shut out in the 3rd quarter.In their 26-23 overtime win over the Panthers, the Buccaneers' defense allowed 289 passing yards on 26 completions. Carolina finished with 367 total yards, but Tampa Bay limited them to 78 rushing yards on 21 attempts. The Bucs' defense also held the Panthers to a 37.5% conversion rate on third down and allowed just one passing touchdown.Tampa Bay's defense recorded one sack in the game and had a +5 advantage in quarterback hits, despite losing the tackles for loss battle by -6. The Panthers completed only 56.5% of their passes against the Buccaneers.

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Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Panthers and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 6:30 ET on FS2, and it's hosted by the Bulldogs at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 138.5 points, and Butler is favored by -22 against Eastern Illinois in a non-conference matchup.<h3>EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS VS BUTLER BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Eastern Illinois Panthers +22This game will be played at Hinkle Fieldhouse at 6:30 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.<h3>WHY BET THE EASTERN ILLINOIS PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Even though we have Butler winning straight-up, we like Eastern Illinois at +22.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Eastern Illinois Make it Happen on the Road?</h3>Eastern Illinois improved to 6-1 on the season with a 72-59 win over Northern Illinois on Friday, November 29th. The Panthers, who were favored by 3.5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points of 131 fell short of the 137.5 O/U line. Leading 31-24 at halftime, Eastern Illinois scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35 to the Huskies. The Panthers’ defense and efficient scoring after the break helped them secure the win.Eastern Illinois put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 44.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.3%, with a two-point shooting mark of 51.1% (23/45) and a three-point percentage of just 23.1% (3/13). They also connected on 77.3% of their free throws, going 17/22 from the line. The Panthers recorded 9 offensive rebounds and 11 assists. Nakyel Shelton led the way with 26 points and 6 rebounds, while James Dent Jr. added 20 points and 9 boards, hitting 5 threes on 14 attempts. Kooper Jacobi contributed 19 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 58.3% from the field.Eastern Illinois held their opponent to 59 points, despite allowing them to shoot 44% from the field. The Panthers gave up 23 two-point baskets on 45 attempts, a 51% success rate for the opposing team. From beyond the arc, Eastern Illinois limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 13 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. The Panthers also sent the other team to the line 22 times, where they converted 17 free throws, shooting 77%.<h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Bulldogs?</h3><h3>Butler Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

Butler picked up their first win of the season, moving to 1-5, with an 87-77 road victory over Mississippi State on Friday. The Bulldogs were +8.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. 

Butler led 40-34 at halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, scoring 47 points while allowing 43. The game’s total points reached 164, surpassing the over/under line of 145.5.Butler's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 87 points with a field goal percentage of 52.8%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.2%, thanks in part to their 54.5% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 22 attempts. Jahmyl Telfort led the way with 24 points, shooting 57.1% from three-point range. Riley Kugel, Josh Hubbard, and Pierre Brooks II each added 22 points, with Brooks also grabbing 9 rebounds and hitting 60% of his threes.Despite Butler's defensive efforts, they gave up 77 points in their last game, even though they held their opponent to just 37% shooting from the field. The Bulldogs allowed 19 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 45% conversion rate. From beyond the arc, Butler's defense limited their opponent to 7 made threes on 27 attempts, a 25% success rate. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they capitalized by hitting 18 free throws, shooting 85%. Butler also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Butler Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24

Only eight teams will play in the MLB on Thursday, September 15, including two divisional foes in St. Louis, so make sure you read the best Reds vs. Cardinals betting pick and odds.



Cincinnati and St. Louis will play the first of a five-game series at Busch Stadium and the Cardinals are massive -270 moneyline favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betdsi/">BetDSI Sportsbook</a>, while the total is set at 8.5 runs. These National League Central foes have met 14 times this season, and the Cards lead 9-5.



Reds swept away by the Pirates



The Cincinnati Reds lost all four games of the home series to the Pittsburgh Pirates and now are in jeopardy of finishing the season behind Pittsburgh in the NL standings. Cincy scored just eight runs in those four defeats and now is expected to lose the series against the St. Louis Cardinals on the road.



The Reds took a 1-0 lead in Game 4 against Pittsburgh, but that was the only time they were up as the Pirates quickly took control and deservedly secured a 10-4 victory. Kyle Farmer and Austin Romine hit a solo home run apiece, while two of them were the only Reds with a multi-hit game. Nick Lodolo dropped to a 4-6 record after surrendering three runs on six hits with 11 strikeouts and no walks over 6.1 innings.



Chase Anderson (0-3) will start for the 4th time this year when he takes on the Cardinals on Thursday. The 34-year-old right-hander has a bloated 9.00 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, and 11/9 K/BB ratio in 9.0 innings.



Cardinals were good for only two innings in a loss to the Brewers



The St. Louis Cardinals took an 8-4 home loss to the divisional rivals Milwaukee Brewers in the opening of a two-game home series. St. Louis had a 4-4 result after the first two innings, but Milwaukee didn’t allow a single run for the remainder of the tilt and got away with a W. The Cards are still seven wins ahead of the Brew Crew atop the NL Central.



Nolan Arenado contributed with a pair of RBIs, while Tommy Edman was the only cardinal with a multi-hit display. Jordan Montgomery (8-4) experienced his worst start in St. Louis uniform since he joined from the Yankees as he allowed six runs (four earned) on seven hits with six strikeouts and a walk in 5.0 innings.



Miles Mikolas (11-11) is looking to return above .500 when he faces the Reds in his 30th start of the year. The 34-year-old right-hander owns a solid 3.42 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and 135/33 K/BB ratio across 181.1 innings of work.



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<ul><li>0-5 in the last five overall</li><li>0-5 in the last five vs. National League Central rivals</li><li>0-5 in the last five games vs. a right-handed starter</li></ul>



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<ul><li>22-6 in the last 28 home games with the total set at 7.0-8.5</li><li>16-6 in the last 22 home games vs. a right-handed starter</li></ul>



Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals Pick



Miles Mikolas didn’t have the best of times against the Reds this year. In three starts, he has a 1-1 record with a terrible 6.06 ERA over 16.1 innings. Chase Anderson, luckily for the Cards, is even worse when facing St. Louis this season. He has a 0-2 record with an unreal 27.00 ERA in just 2.1 innings. I am backing the Cards to torture him once again because the Cards cannot afford to lose to the weakest team in the division, even though they are lonely at the top of the NL Central.



Pick: Take the Cardinals at -1.5 Run Line (-115)



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Mikolas’ numbers started to drop in the second half of the season and he allowed four runs in the latest start against the Pirates. I think the Reds will score a run or two off of Mikolas in this one, but I am counting on the hosts to fill the scoreboard against Chase Anderson. Over is 4-0 in the last four H2H meetings in St. Louis; Over is 5-1 in the Cardinals’ previous six overall, while Over is 5-1 in St. Louis’ last six games vs. a right-handed starter.



Pick: Go Over 8.5 runs (-110)

Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals Odds, Pick, Prediction 9/15/22

FOX will televise the week 14 non-conference matchup between the Bills and Rams, taking place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. The game is set for 4:25 ET on Sunday, December 8th. The Bills are the road team and are favored on the road with a -4.5 point spread. Buffalo's money line odds are -213, while the Rams are at +177. The over/under line is set at 49 points.<h3>BUFFALO BILLS VS LOS ANGELES RAMS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Buffalo Bills -4.5This game will be played at SoFi Stadium at 4:25 ET on Sunday, December 8th.<h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO BILLS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Bills winning this one by a score of 30 to 24</li><li>Not only do we have the Bills winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -4.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 49 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Bills Win As Road Favorites?</h3>With a 10-2 record, the Bills sit atop the AFC East and have a 100% chance of making the playoffs and winning the division, according to our projections. Buffalo is on a seven-game winning streak, which includes a 35-10 win over the 49ers in week 13. The Bills were favored by 6.5 points and covered the spread, giving them a 3-game ATS winning streak. Buffalo is 8-4 against the spread this season, with an average scoring margin of +10.9 points per game. Their O/U record is 7-5, with their games averaging 48.2 points compared to an average line of 46.Buffalo’s offense has been on a roll, scoring 35 points in their week 13 win over the 49ers. Josh Allen posted a passer rating of 141, going 13/17 for 148 yards and 2 touchdowns. James Cook led the ground game with 107 yards on 14 carries, while Dawson Knox had 56 receiving yards. The Bills were perfect in the red zone, converting all 4 attempts, and went 6/12 on third down. Heading into week 14, Buffalo ranks 2nd in the NFL in points per game (29.6) and 10th in yards per game (347.5). They are 17th in passing yards per game, despite ranking 21st in attempts. On the ground, they average 127.6 rushing yards per game, ranking 11th in the league.Buffalo's defense was dominant in their 35-10 win over the 49ers, holding them to just 86 yards passing on 11 completions. The Bills' secondary didn't allow a passing touchdown and limited San Francisco to a 61.1% completion percentage. Although the 49ers rushed for 153 yards, Buffalo defended the run well, allowing just 27 attempts and two sacks.
The Bills' defense also excelled on third down, allowing the 49ers to convert only 30% of their third-down attempts. Buffalo's defensive line won the tackles for loss battle and held the 49ers to just 10 points in the game.<h3>Are The Rams Going Win In At Upset At SoFi Stadium</h3>With a 6-6 record, the Rams have a 22.9% chance of making the playoffs and a 21.3% chance of winning the NFC West. They rank 16th in our NFL power rankings. Against the spread, Los Angeles is 5-7, with a -3 average scoring margin. Their O/U record is 6-6, with their games averaging 45.3 points compared to a 47-point line. In week 13, the Rams bounced back from a week 12 loss to the Eagles by beating the Saints 21-14. They covered the 2.5-point spread as favorites. In week 12, they couldn’t cover as 3-point underdogs, losing 37-20 to Philadelphia. In week 11, they beat the Patriots 28-22, covering the 4-point spread.Heading into week 14, the Rams are 15th in our offensive power rankings. They’re averaging 21.2 points per game, which ranks 19th in the NFL, and 331 yards per game, putting them 18th. Matthew Stafford has been solid, with a passer rating of 110 in week 13, throwing for 183 yards and 2 touchdowns without an interception. Kyren Williams rushed for 104 yards on 15 carries, and Puka Nacua had 5 catches for 56 yards and a touchdown. On the ground, the Rams are 26th in rushing yards per game, with 100.2, on 24.7 attempts per game. They’ve struggled on 3rd down, ranking 29th with a conversion rate of 32.6%. In week 13, they scored 14 points in the 4th quarter and converted 4 of 9 3rd downs, while going 3/3 in the red zone.In their 21-14 win over the Saints, the Rams' defense gave up 143 rushing yards on 31 attempts, with New Orleans finishing with 327 total yards. The Rams' defense was tough against the pass, allowing just 184 yards and holding the Saints to 5 yards per attempt. They also limited the Saints to a 33.3% conversion rate on third down.Despite their strong pass defense, the Rams didn't record any sacks in the game. New Orleans did find the endzone once through the air, as opposing quarterbacks completed 64.9% of their passes against the Rams.

Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Rams Betting Pick & Prediction 12/8/24

At 1:00 ET, the 34-25 76ers travel to Dallas to take on the 34-26 Mavericks in a non-conference matchup. The Mavs are favored by 8.5 points and the over/under line is set at 235.5.

Philadelphia is currently 5th in the Eastern Conference and 3rd in the Atlantic Division, while Dallas is 8th in the West and 2nd in the Southwest. ABC will televise the game from the American Airlines Center.<h3>PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS DALLAS MAVERICKS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Dallas Mavericks -8.5This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 1:00 ET on Sunday, March 3rd.<h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS MAVERICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 161-104 in favor of the Mavericks.</li><li>Our projections have Luka Doncic finishing with Luka Doncic points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Mavericks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.4% and knocking down 18 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Philadelphia Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3>As the 76ers get set to take on the Mavericks, they are 8.5-point underdogs. This season, Philadelphia has gone 5-14 as the underdog and has failed to cover the spread in their last three games as the underdog.

In terms of their ATS record, the 76ers are 33-26 for the season, going 16-11 on the road and 17-15 at home. Currently, they are 3rd in the Eastern Conference and have a 34-25 overall record.

On the season, the 76ers have an O/U record of 32-27, and their games have averaged 230.8 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 235.5, and 44 of their games have had lower over/under lines.

Philadelphia's most recent game was a 121-114 win over the Hornets. The O/U line for that game was 213.5, and the 76ers were favored by 12.5 points. This improved their ATS record to 25-15 as the favorite.

Against Eastern Conference teams, the 76ers are 23-17, and they are 11-8 against non-conference opponents. In the East, they are currently in 5th place.Philadelphia's offense has been one of the most efficient in the league this season, ranking 13th in points per game at 117.1. Interestingly, their scoring has been slightly better on the road (116.8) compared to at home (117.3).

The 76ers have been able to get to the free-throw line at a high rate, leading the league in free throws made per game. In terms of pace, they are 17th in the NBA at 98.2 possessions per game.

When it comes to three-point shooting, Philadelphia is 25th in both three-pointers made and attempted per game. Overall, they are 19th in field goal percentage and 16th in true shooting percentage.Currently, the 76ers' defense holds the 14th rank in the NBA, allowing 113.7 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the 76ers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 55.2% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 35.1% from downtown.<h3>Can The Mavericks Secure a Home Victory?</h3>The Mavericks have gone 31-29 on the over/under this season, and the over has hit in their last three games. Today's O/U line is set at 235.5, and their games have averaged 236.7 points per game.

In their most recent game, the Mavericks lost to the Celtics by a score of 138-110. The O/U line for that game was 237.5. Dallas was 8.5-point underdogs going into the game.

Dallas is 34-26 on the season and is currently in 8th place in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, the Mavericks are 21-18 and 8-5 in their division.

The Mavericks are 32-28 ATS this season, including a 14-17 record at home. They have covered the spread in their last two home games and are favored by 8.5 points today.

On average, the Mavericks are outscoring their opponents by 4.1 points per game at home. In non-conference games, they are 13-8 compared to 21-18 against the West.Offensively, the Mavericks are one of the top three-point shooting teams in the league, averaging 14.9 made threes per game (3rd). Overall, they are 7th in scoring at 118.8 points per game. At home, they are averaging 120.5 points per game (8th).

When it comes to pace, the Mavericks are 12th in the NBA at 99.8 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 13th at 48%. However, they are one of the top teams in two-point field goal percentage at 56% (7th).

So far this season, the Mavericks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 58.3% of their games. In terms of free throws, they are 16th in made free throws per game (17.5) and 11th in free throw attempts (23.1).On average, the Dallas defense is giving up 118.0 points per game (23rd). Right now, they are on a 2 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. Dallas' defense is currently forcing 11.9 turnovers per game, which is 5th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 23rd in blocked shots, with an average of 4.6 rejections per game.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Pick & Prediction 3/3/24

The NBA action provides an eight-game slate on Monday, November 21, including this inter-conference tilt in Wisconsin, so make sure you read the best Trail Blazers vs. Bucks betting pick and odds.



Portland will open a four-game road trip when they visit Milwaukee at Fiserv Forum. The Bucks are -7.5 favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/">Bookmaker Sportsbook</a>, while the total is set at 217.5 points. These inter-conference rivals have faced on two occasions last season, and each time the visiting team got a win.



Blazers fell short again



The Portland Trail Blazers (10-6, 11-5 ATS) suffered the second game in a row, the first time they lost back-to-back games this season. Portland lost three in the last four, all three by five points or fewer, including the most recent one to the Utah Jazz at home. It was a pretty balanced game that could end differently, but the fact the Trail Blazers committed 17 turnovers opposite Utah’s 13 costs the hosts a win here.



Anfernee Simons led the Blazers in this 118-113 loss with 23 points, team-high eight rebounds, game-high seven assists, and game-high four steals. Josh Hart followed him with 19 points, eight boards, and two thefts, while Jusuf Nurkic had 18 points and seven rebounds.



PG Damian Lillard is idle due to a right calf strain, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. SF Keon Johnson (hip) and SG Gary Payton II (conditioning) are questionable to play on Monday against Milwaukee.



Bucks lost to the Sixers on the road



The Milwaukee Bucks (11-4, 10-5-0 ATS) entered this season with nine consecutive wins but then suffered four losses in six games. The latest one came against the Philadelphia 76ers on the road, and although Milwaukee wasn’t bad in the first half, they scored just 40 points in the second 24 minutes and lost 110-102. The teams were pretty tied in every segment, but the Sixers had an advantage from the stripe as they made 17 free-throws opposite Milwaukee’s eight.



Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with a double-double of 25 points and game-high 14 rebounds, along with four assists and five turnovers. Bobby Portis recorded a double-double of 21 points and 11 boards, while Brook Lopez chipped in 15 points, four rebounds, and game-high four blocks.



SF Khris Middleton (wrist) is out indefinitely and will not face the Blazers on Monday. SG Wesley Matthews (hamstring), SF Joe Ingles (knee), and SG Pat Connaughton (calf) are questionable.



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<ul><li>8-20 ATS in the last 28 games following an ATS loss</li><li>1-4 ATS in the last five games against Milwaukee</li></ul>



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<ul><li>7-2 ATS in the last nine home games</li><li>4-1 ATS in the last five games following an ATS loss</li></ul>



Portland Trail Blazers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Pick



Milwaukee didn’t play well of late, but the Bucks did miss Jrue Holiday, who was sidelined for four straight games. Now with him in the starting lineup, the Bucks are better on each end of the floor. Holiday is the team’s best assist-maker with 7.5 apg and the one who has the ability to make players around him better, so I am backing Giannis and Holiday to lead Milwaukee to victory here. The Bucks have the best defensive rating in the NBA as they allow 105.6 ppg per 100 possessions and have the fourth-best team defense in the league, which are two more reasons to bet on the Bucks.



Pick: Take the Bucks at -7.5 (-110)



The Total



Both teams have top 5 defenses and that’s why I don’t expect to see a lot of points here. Milwaukee D is allowing 106.6 ppg, while the Blazers allow 108.3 ppg. I already mentioned the Bucks and their defensive rating; they are not even in the top 20 when it comes to offensive rating, while the Blazers are 28th in pace with 97.1 possession per 48 minutes. Under is 19-7-1 in the Trail Blazers’ last 27 overall; Under is 10-2 in Portland’s previous 12 road games, while Under is 20-7 in the Bucks’ last 27 overall.



Pick: Go Under 219.5 points (-133)

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Odds, Pick, Prediction 11/21/22

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