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<p>Planning on watching today's Flames and Kings game? Catch the action at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, as the Kings hosts this showdown at 10:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 5.5 goals and the Kings are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Flames.</p><h3>CALGARY FLAMES VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:</h3><ul><li>Based on projections, we have the Kings coming out on top by a score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Kings on the moneyline</li><li>The Kings should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Los Angeles Possible for the Flames?</h3><p>Calgary’s 4-2 loss to the Oilers dropped their record to 19-14-7. The Flames were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> <p>After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, Calgary tied it up with goals in the second and third. However, the Oilers responded with two more, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.</p><p>Calgary's offense was held to just two goals in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha netted his fourth goal of the season on a power play in the second period, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first goal in the third.</p> <p>The Flames fired 31 shots on goal but were hampered by 22 giveaways. Tyson Barrie picked up his first assist of the season, and Mikael Backlund added his fourth assist on Mantha's power-play goal.</p><p>Calgary's defense gave up the first two goals of the game and the final two as well, leading to a 4-2 loss against Edmonton. The first goal came just 20 seconds into the game, and the Oilers added another at 11:48 in the first period. After the Flames tied it at 2-2, the Oilers scored again at 9:50 in the third and added an empty-netter with three seconds left. Goalie Dan Vladar finished with 27 saves and a 90% save percentage.</p><h3>Will the Kings Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 23-10-5 after a 4-3 road loss to the Blackhawks. Los Angeles held a 3-2 lead in the third period before Chicago tied it with just 31 seconds remaining, and the Blackhawks eventually won in a shootout.</p> 

<p>Los Angeles was favored on the puck line, and the total of 7 goals went over the pre-game line of 6. The Kings had a 2-0 lead heading into the third period, but they couldn’t hold on for the win.</p><p>Alex Laferriere led the Kings with two goals in their 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks. He now has 7 and 8 goals on the season, with his first coming on a power play. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season, while also picking up his 4th assist.</p> <p>The Kings fired 40 shots on goal but only found the net three times. They scored once in each of the first two periods, with Laferriere’s second goal coming 1:23 into the second. Danault’s goal came with 8:12 left in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Kings will be looking to bounce back after allowing three third-period goals to the Blackhawks, including the game-tying goal with just 31 seconds left in regulation. Goalie Darcy Kuemper finished with 18 saves and a save percentage of 85.7%. The Kings' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 24 hits.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Rebels and Razorbacks face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The Razorbacks are hosting the game at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR. The over/under for this Southeastern conference contest is set at 147.5 points, with Arkansas being favored by -3.5 at home against Ole Miss.</p><h3>OLE MISS REBELS VS ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arkansas Razorbacks -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bud Walton Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Razorbacks.</li><li>Not only will Arkansas pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Rebels Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Ole Miss Rebels Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Ole Miss improved to 12-2 on the season with a 63-51 win over Georgia on Saturday, January 4th. The Rebels, who were -5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After trailing 28-26 at halftime, Ole Miss clamped down defensively, holding Georgia to 23 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37 themselves. The game’s total points of 114 fell well short of the O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>Ole Miss managed just 63 points in their last game, shooting 41.2% from the field and 37.5% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.1%, and they hit 71.4% of their free throws, going 15-for-21 from the line.</p> <p>Jaemyn Brakefield and Matthew Murrell each scored 15 points, with Brakefield hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts. Asa Newell added 13 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, while Ole Miss totaled 11 offensive boards and 11 assists as a team.</p><p>Even with Ole Miss allowing 51 points, they held their opponent to 41% shooting overall, with 21 made field goals on 51 attempts. Inside the arc, the Rebels gave up 15 two-pointers on 35 attempts, resulting in a 42% shooting performance.</p> <p>From three-point range, Ole Miss allowed 6 threes on 16 attempts, with their opponent shooting 37%. At the free-throw line, they sent the other team to the stripe 21 times, where they converted 15 for 71%. The Rebels also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Arkansas Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><h3>Arkansas Razorbacks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Arkansas fell to 11-3 on the season after a 76-52 loss to Tennessee on Saturday. The Razorbacks were +12 underdogs heading into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 128, falling short of the O/U line of 143.5.</p> 

<p>Arkansas trailed 42-27 at halftime and struggled to get back into the game, scoring just 25 points in the 2nd half while allowing 34.</p><p>Arkansas struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 52 points with a field goal percentage of 37.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.4%, and they hit only 20.7% of their threes, going 6-for-29 from deep. At the free-throw line, they shot 46.2%, making just 6 of 13 attempts.</p> <p>Chaz Lanier was a bright spot, hitting 5 of 9 threes and finishing with 29 points. D.J. Wagner added 17 points, while Igor Miličić Jr. contributed 18 rebounds and 5 assists. Zakai Zeigler also had 7 assists in the game.</p><p>Even with Arkansas holding their opponent to 39% shooting, they still gave up 76 points. The Razorbacks allowed 27 made field goals, including 10 threes on 26 attempts, a 38% clip from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Arkansas sent their opponent to the line 15 times, where they converted 12 free throws for 80%. On the boards, the Razorbacks gave up 24 offensive rebounds.</p>

Ole Miss Rebels vs Arkansas Razorbacks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

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<p>At 7:30 ET, the Knicks (-623) will host the Raptors (+449) at Madison Square Garden. New York is currently favored by 11.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 231.5.</p>

<p>Both teams are currently on losing streaks, with the Knicks (24-13) having lost three straight and the Raptors (8-28) having lost two in a row. Toronto is 14th in the Eastern Conference, while New York is third.</p><h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Raptors +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 159-134 in favor of the Raptors.</li><li>Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.9% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Toronto Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>The Raptors dropped to 8-28 on the season after a 128-104 loss to the Bucks on Monday. Toronto, who was +6 point underdogs at home, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points finished at 232, just over the pre-game line of 231.</p> <p>A 17-0 run by the Bucks early on put the Raptors in a deep hole, as they went from trailing 13-11 to 30-11. Milwaukee continued to pull away, leading 99-75 going into the 4th quarter, where both teams scored 29 points.</p><p>In their loss to the Bucks, the Raptors struggled offensively, shooting 45.1% from the field and hitting just 9 threes at a 25.7% clip. RJ Barrett led the way with 25 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 61.1% from the floor and 40% from deep.</p> <p>Scottie Barnes contributed 21 points and 5 assists, while Jakob Poeltl added 12 points, shooting 66.7%. Gradey Dick scored 8 of his 11 points in the 4th quarter, and Immanuel Quickley added 11 points, with 6 coming in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>The Raptors struggled defensively against the Bucks, giving up 128 points on 57% shooting. Toronto allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter, 38 in the 2nd, 33 in the 3rd, and 29 in the 4th.</p> <p>Milwaukee hit 22 threes at a 50% clip. The Raptors sent the Bucks to the line 15 times, where they made 12 free throws. Toronto finished with 25 defensive rebounds, 11 steals, and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Do the Knicks Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Knicks fell to 24-13 on the season after a 103-94 home loss to the Magic on Monday. New York, favored by 10.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 197, falling short of the 207-point O/U line.</p> <p>New York led 28-24 after the 1st quarter but were outscored 29-23 in the 2nd and 22-17 in the 3rd, leaving them trailing 75-68 going into the 4th. They couldn’t close the gap, as Orlando edged them 28-26 in the final quarter.</p><p>In their 103-94 loss to the Magic, the Knicks struggled offensively, shooting just 18.2% from beyond the arc, making only 4 threes. Their overall field goal percentage was 44.4%.</p> <p>Mikal Bridges and Jalen Brunson each scored 24 points, with Bridges shooting 50% from the field. Josh Hart contributed 15 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 55.6%.</p><p>Despite a solid defensive effort, the Knicks couldn't come away with the win, allowing 103 points to the Magic. New York gave up 24 points in the 1st quarter and 29 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 22 points. However, they couldn't contain Orlando in the 4th, where they gave up 28 points.</p> <p>The Knicks held the Magic to 11 made threes on 35% shooting from deep. Orlando also went 14/18 from the free-throw line. New York finished with 27 defensive rebounds, giving up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 4 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/8/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Blue Hose and Demon Deacons. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on ACC, and it's hosted by the Demon Deacons at Lawrence Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 145.5 points, with the Demon Deacons being the favored team playing at home against the Blue Hose.</p><h3>PRESBYTERIAN BLUE HOSE VS WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Presbyterian Blue Hose +20</p><p>This game will be played at Lawrence Joel Coliseum at 3:00 ET on Thursday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PRESBYTERIAN BLUE HOSE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Demon Deacons.</li><li>Even though we have Wake Forest winning straight-up, we like Presbyterian at +20.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Blue Hose Have What it Takes in Winston-Salem?</h3><p>Presbyterian has a game against Wake Forest today, which will be their 14th of the season. So far, they have a record of 7-6. Looking at their last ten road games, Presbyterian has a 3-7 record, going back to last year. In regards to Presbyterian's performance against the spread this season, they currently hold a 5-4 record. However, in their last five games, they have gone 1-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Presbyterian's games have, on average, featured 145.8 points per game leading to an over/under record of 5-4-0. Their average over/under line is currently 143.2 points so far. The Blue Hose have an over/under record of 1-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 160 points per game.</p><p>Most recently, the Presbyterian offense finished with just 61 points vs. Furman. For the game, they hit 4/21 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 39.7%. Leading Presbyterian in scoring vs. Furman was Marquis Barnett with his 14 points. Jonah Pierce also added 11 points for the Blue Hose.</p><p>The Blue Hose's defense is presently ranked 151st nationally, allowing an average of 70.8 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Presbyterian's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 39.8% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 30.4% this season.</p><h3>Will the Demon Deacons Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Wake Forest comes into today's game against Presbyterian with a 7-3 record for the season. In their previous ten home games, which includes last year, they have a 7-3 record. As of now, Wake Forest holds a 3-4 record against the spread heading into today's game. Over their last five games, the team has gone 3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>In 10 games, Wake Forest comes in with an over/under mark of 3-4-0, with their games averaging 151.6 points per game. The Demon Deacons' have recorded an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 140 points per game.</p><p>Wake Forest's offense is coming off a good game, putting up 82 points vs. Florida. Overall, they hit 49.1% of their shots from the field and went 20/29 from the free-throw line. The top scorer for the Demon Deacons was Hunter Sallis with 24 points, while Andrew Carr also chipped in with 22 points.</p><p>So far, the Demon Deacons' defense is ranked 108th in the country at 68.4 points per contest. The Wake Forest defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 71 points and allowed Florida to connect on 6 threes.</p>

Presbyterian Blue Hose vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/23