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Today at 12:00 ET, the 14th ranked Washington Wizards (7-37) will take on the 15th ranked Detroit Pistons (5-39) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Pistons are favored by 2.5 points and the over/under is set at 243.5.

This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and can be seen on BSDE. The Wizards (+117) have lost six straight games and will be looking to get back on track against a Pistons team that is 5-39 on the season.<h3>WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Washington Wizards +2.5This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 12:00 ET on Saturday, January 27th.<h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-110 in favor of the Wizards.</li><li>Our projections have Kyle Kuzma finishing with Kyle Kuzma points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Wizards finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Washington as Away Dogs</h3>Washington is the 14th seed in the Eastern Conference with a record of 7-37. In the Southeast Division, they are in 5th place. On the road, the Wizards are 4-19 compared to 3-18 at home.

The Wizards have lost six straight games, and they are 2.5-point underdogs today. As the underdog, they are 7-34 this season, and they have gone 2-20 vs. the spread as the underdog.

In their last game, the Wizards lost to the Jazz by a score of 123-108. The O/U line for that game was 247, and Washington was getting 7.5 points. The Wizards are 20-24 vs. the spread this season, including a 3-game ATS win streak on the road.

This season, Washington has played in games with an average O/U line of 241.1 points. Today's line is set at 243.5, and the Wizards have gone 22-22 on the over/under. In their last three games, the under has hit for Washington.The Wizards' offense has been one of the most efficient in the league this season, ranking 15th in field goal percentage and 20th in true shooting percentage. They have been particularly effective inside the arc, ranking 6th in two-point field goals made per game.

When it comes to three-point shooting, Washington is 24th in three-point shooting percentage. However, they have been one of the most aggressive teams from beyond the arc, ranking 15th in three-point attempts.

On the season, the Wizards are 17th in scoring at 115 points per game. In terms of pace, they are the fastest team in the NBA at 102.5 possessions per game.Coming into today's game, the Wizards' defense is giving up an average of 124.7 points per contest. In their previous game, the Wizards' defense struggled against the Jazz, giving up 123 points on a field goal percentage of 51%.<h3>Do the Pistons Have What it Takes at Home?</h3>In their last game, the Pistons defeated the Hornets by a score of 113-106. The combined scoring for the game was 219 points, which was below the O/U line of 230. Detroit covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites.

This season, Detroit has an O/U record of 27-16-1, and the under has hit in their last two games. Today's O/U line is set at 243.5, which is higher than 39 of their previous games.

On the season, the Pistons have an average scoring differential of -8.8 points per game at home. At home, they are 10-12 ATS, and they have covered the spread in their last five home games.

As the favorite, Detroit has a record of 1-3 straight-up and 1-3 ATS. As the favorite, their scoring differential is -7.2 PPG. This season, they are 4-36 as the underdog and 19-20 ATS as the underdog.

In the Eastern Conference, the Pistons are in 15th place with a record of 5-39. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 5-22 and 1-9 against their division. Overall, Detroit is 20-23 against the spread.This season, the Pistons are 24th in the NBA in scoring at 112.5 points per game. At home, they are averaging 111.8 points per game.

So far, Detroit has outscored the NBA scoring average in just 27.3% of their games. They are 6th in pace at 100.6 possessions per game.

When it comes to shooting, the Pistons are 17th in field goal percentage at 47%. However, they are just 29th in three-point shooting at 35%.Facing Washington, the Pistons aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 122.6 points allowed per game (27th). Detroit's defense is currently forcing 15 turnovers per game, which is 29th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 17th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.1 rejections per game.

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The 2022 MLB season goes on Friday, May 20, with the marquee American League matchup at Yankee Stadium in New York, so we bring you the best White Sox vs. Yankees betting pick, tips, and odds.&nbsp;



The Chi Sox and Yanks open a three-game set, as they meet for the second and final time this season. Last week, the Yankees won a four-game series in Chicago, 3-1. New York is a strong -185 moneyline fave for Friday’s clash, while the White Sox sit at +170 with a total of 8.0 runs on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline Sportsbook</a>.&nbsp;



The White Sox returned to losing ways&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;



After winning seven straight games in the first week of May, the Chicago White Sox have dropped six of their next ten contests. At the time of writing, Chicago is trailing 4-3 in the bottom of the fourth inning at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, hoping to avoid its third consecutive defeat.&nbsp;



Last Wednesday, the White Sox lost 6-2 at the Royals and fell to 18-19 on the season. It was another awful night for their offense, as the Chi Sox scored just two runs on ten hits. On the other side of the ball, Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo Lopez, and Ryan Burr allowed a couple of runs each.&nbsp;



The White Sox own the fifth-lowest scoring offense in the majors, tallying 3.46 runs per game. They rank 29th in on-base percentage (.283) and 25th in slugging (.351). On the other side of the ball, the Chi Sox have a 3.70 ERA (14th in the MLB) but surrender 4.27 runs per game (21st).&nbsp;



Dallas Keuchel (2-3; 5.54 ERA; 1.96 WHIP) will take the mound Friday and face the Yanks for the second time in 2022. He tossed five scoreless frames in a no-decision against the Bombers last Saturday, but Chicago lost 3-2 eventually. The veteran lefty scattered four hits and issued three free passes while punching out three.&nbsp;



The Yankees look to bounce back from a tough loss at Baltimore&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;



The 28-10 New York Yankees are coming off a 9-6 defeat at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Thursday afternoon. The Yanks put an end to their four-game winning streak and blew a chance to sweep a four-game road series against the Baltimore Orioles.&nbsp;



New York still owns the best record in the majors. The Yankees boast the second-best run differential in baseball (+72) and the highest OPS (.749), while their pitching staff carries the second-lowest ERA (2.86). New York has allowed only 29 home runs through its first 38 games of the season.&nbsp;



Nestor Cortes (2-1; 1.35 ERA; 0.85 WHIP) will toe the slab Friday, aiming for his second straight win. Last Sunday, the 27-year-old southpaw tortured the White Sox in a 5-1 victory, yielding only one earned run on three hits across eight frames of work. New York is 4-1 in Cortes’ last five starts (30.2 innings pitched).&nbsp;



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<ul><li>2-10 in the last 12 games against the Yankees&nbsp;</li></ul>



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<ul><li>4-1 in the last five home games against the White Sox&nbsp;</li><li>9-2 in the last 11 games overall&nbsp;</li><li>11-1 in the last 12 games at home&nbsp;</li></ul>



Chicago White Sox vs. New York Yankees Pick&nbsp;



Dallas Keuchel kept the Yankees off the scoreboard last Saturday, but he also had a poor CSW of 23 percent. Keuchel carries a pedestrian ERA and WHIP, while his FIP sits at 5.09, so it’s hard to trust him in this matchup.&nbsp;



Giancarlo Stanton is 6-for-11 with a couple of dingers against Keuchel. Aaron Judge is 4-for-13, Isiah Kiner-Falefa is 5-for-13, and Josh Donaldson has nine hits and two homers in 38 at-bats versus Keuchel. The Yankees are slashing .238/.308/.434 against the southpaws in 2022. If Cortes continues with his strong performance, the hosts will come out on top.&nbsp;



Pick: Take New York Yankees at -185&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;



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Nestor Cortes dominated the Chi Sox last weekend, allowing no free passes and striking out seven. However, the White Sox are way more dangerous when hitting the lefties (.250/.321/.408), so I’m expecting them to challenge Cortes this time around.&nbsp;



On the other side, I would be surprised if the Yankees struggle against Dallas Keuchel once more. Also, Chicago’s bullpen has recorded a miserable 7.36 ERA and 4.66 FIP over the last seven days, so I’m backing the over on the totals.&nbsp;



Pick: Go over 8.0 runs at -125

Chicago White Sox vs. New York Yankees Odds, Pick, Prediction 5/20/22

At 8:00 ET, the Phoenix Suns (-533) will host the Portland Trail Blazers (+403) in a Western Conference matchup. The Suns are currently favored by 10.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 228.

Phoenix (13-11) is 8th in the West, while Portland (8-17) is 13th. The Trail Blazers have lost five straight games.<h3>PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +10.5This game will be played at Footprint Center at 8:00 ET on Sunday, December 15th.<h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 145-139 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can The Trail Blazers Secure a Win at Phoenix?</h3>Portland's season record fell to 8-17 after a 118-116 loss to the Spurs on Friday. The Blazers, who were +3.5 point underdogs at home, covered the spread with the narrow defeat. The total score of 234 points exceeded the O/U line of 226.5 by 7.5 points. San Antonio's 10-0 run early in the game put Portland in a hole, but the Blazers responded with a strong 3rd quarter, outscoring the Spurs 46-28. However, they couldn't hold onto their 88-80 lead heading into the 4th, as the Spurs outscored them 38-28 in the final period.Jerami Grant knocked down 8 threes at an 80% clip, finishing with 32 points in the Trail Blazers' 118-116 loss to the Spurs. Grant was especially effective in the 3rd quarter, scoring 22 points. Anfernee Simons added 30 points, including 15 in the 4th quarter, while Deni Avdija contributed 11 of his 19 points in the 3rd. Portland shot 51.2% from the field, connecting on 16 threes at a 39% rate. Grant hit 8 threes, and Simons added 3 more.Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, where they held the Spurs to just 19 points, the Trail Blazers gave up 38 points in the 4th, leading to a 118-116 loss. Portland allowed San Antonio to shoot 51% from the field. The Trail Blazers also struggled to defend the three, with the Spurs hitting 14 threes at a 46% clip. Portland sent San Antonio to the line 21 times, where they made 16 free throws. The Blazers finished with 9 steals and 5 blocks.<h3>Can the Suns Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3>The Suns improved to 13-11 this season with a 134-126 win over the Jazz on Friday. Phoenix, favored by 6.5 points, covered the spread with the win. The total score of 260 points exceeded the over/under line of 233.5 by 26.5 points. A key moment in the game was a 12-0 run by the Suns, extending their lead from 58-53 to 70-53. Phoenix outscored Utah in each of the next three quarters, including a 22-21 edge in the 4th.Devin Booker and Kevin Durant led the Suns to a win over the Jazz on Friday, with Booker scoring 34 points and Durant adding 30. Booker hit 6 threes, while Tyus Jones connected on 5, finishing with 19 points and 11 assists. Phoenix made 22 threes as a team, shooting 48.9% from beyond the arc and 52.8% overall. Booker scored 12 points in the 1st quarter, and Durant added 12 in the 2nd.Despite a rough defensive outing, the Suns managed to pull off a win against the Jazz, allowing 126 points on 55% shooting. Phoenix gave up 39 points in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 3rd but tightened up in the 4th, holding Utah to 21 points. From beyond the arc, the Jazz hit 22 threes at a 56% clip. The Suns also sent Utah to the line 22 times, where they made 18 free throws. Phoenix finished with 28 defensive rebounds, 10 steals, and 7 blocks.

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