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<p>At 7:30 ET, the Lakers (12-10) will travel to Atlanta to take on the Hawks (12-11) in a non-conference matchup. The Hawks are currently favored by 4.5 points and have won five straight games. The over/under line is set at 230.5.</p>

<p>SN-LA will have the TV coverage for this game. The Lakers are currently 9th in the Western Conference and have lost two straight games. The Hawks are 6th in the East and 2nd in the Southeast Division.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Atlanta Hawks -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Friday, December 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ATLANTA HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 138-107 in favor of the Hawks.</li><li>Our projections have Trae Young finishing with 21 points, 3 rebounds and 11 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hawks finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Los Angeles Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Lakers fell to 12-10 on the season after a 134-93 loss to the Heat on Wednesday. Los Angeles entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs but were unable to cover the spread, losing by 41 points. The total points for the game ended at 227, exceeding the over/under line of 217.5 by 9.5 points.</p> <p>Miami took control early with a 14-0 run, breaking a 6-6 tie and jumping out to a 20-6 lead. The Lakers were outscored 35-26 in the 2nd quarter and 36-20 in the 3rd, leaving them trailing 105-72 heading into the 4th quarter.</p><p>In their 134-93 loss to the Heat, the Lakers struggled offensively, shooting 42% from the field and connecting on just 5 threes at a 22.7% clip. LeBron James led the way with 29 points, 8 assists, and 5 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the floor.</p> <p>Rui Hachimura added 14 points, hitting 85.7% of his shots, while D'Angelo Russell contributed 12 points despite shooting 38.5%. James scored 10 points in the 1st quarter and added 8 more in the 2nd.</p><p>The Lakers struggled defensively against the Heat, giving up 134 points on 57% shooting. They allowed 34 points in the 1st quarter, 35 in the 2nd, and 36 in the 3rd, before holding Miami to 29 in the 4th.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Heat hit 24 threes at a 51% clip. The Lakers sent Miami to the line 9 times, where they made 6 free throws. Los Angeles finished with 24 defensive rebounds, while allowing 13 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Hawks Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>The Hawks moved above .500 with a 119-104 win over the Bucks on Wednesday, improving to 12-11 for the season. Atlanta, who entered the game as +4.5 underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 223, falling short of the 236.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Atlanta’s 11-0 run was a turning point, as they took the lead by going from 59-69 to 70-69. They built on this momentum by winning each quarter, including a strong 32-24 second quarter. Heading into the 4th with a 99-87 lead, they closed out the game by holding the Bucks to 17 points in the final period.</p><p>Jalen Johnson led the Hawks to a win over the Bucks with 23 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 52.6% from the field. De'Andre Hunter added 20 points, while Trae Young contributed 17 despite shooting just 31.6%.</p> <p>Atlanta struggled from three, hitting only 9 threes at a 28.1% rate, and shot 44.1% overall. Bogdan Bogdanović scored 13 of his 15 points in the 2nd quarter, and Johnson added 8 points in the 1st.</p><p>Despite a rough start, the Hawks tightened up defensively after the 1st quarter, allowing just 69 points over the final three periods, including a stingy 17-point 4th quarter, to secure a 119-104 win over the Bucks. Atlanta held Milwaukee to 42% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Hawks limited the Bucks to 33% from beyond the arc, with Milwaukee hitting 15 threes. Atlanta also sent the Bucks to the line 35 times, where they made 23 free throws. The Hawks finished with 16 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Boilermakers and Buckeyes game? Catch the action at Value City Arena in Columbus, OH, as the Buckeyes hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on CBS. Purdue come into this Big Ten conference matchup as the -8.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 145.5 points.</p><h3>PURDUE BOILERMAKERS VS OHIO STATE BUCKEYES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ohio State Buckeyes +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Value City Arena at 1:00 ET on Sunday, February 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OHIO STATE BUCKEYES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Buckeyes.</li><li>Not only will Ohio State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.</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 Boilermakers Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>After their win over Minnesota, Purdue is 23-2 overall and has won nine straight games. So far, they are 12-2 in Big Ten play and 11-0 in non-conference games. This season, they have gone 7-2 on the road, and their average scoring margin away from home is +6.2 points per game.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Boilermakers are 22-2, and they have been favored in 24 of their 25 games. They will be looking to extend their four-game road winning streak, and they have gone 8-2 in their last 10 games away from home.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Purdue has gone 13-9-2 vs. the spread and they are 5-3-1 ATS on the road this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Boilermakers have an even 5-5 ATS mark.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 145.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Purdue's games this season (148). The over/under record in their games this year is 16-8-1. So far, 16 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Boilermakers' offense tallied 84 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 85 points per game. Zach Edey was the leading scorer for the Boilermakers, putting up 24 points. In addition, Braden Smith contributed 16 points.</p><p>The Boilermakers' defense is presently ranked 118th nationally, allowing an average of 69.8 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Minnesota, the Golden Gophers finished with a field goal percentage of 47% and a total of 76 points vs. Purdue.</p><h3>Can The Buckeyes Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Ohio State has been a much better team at home this season, as they come into this game with an 11-4 record at home compared to just 3-7 on the road. They have also been much better at home compared to their overall record, as they are 14-11 overall but have gone 7-3 in their last 10 games at home.</p>

<p>As for their record as an underdog, Ohio State is just 1-6 this season when they are the underdog, and they are 1-2 in their last three games at home.</p><p>Ohio State has struggled against the spread this season, posting a record of 9-16. They are just 5-10 vs. the spread at home this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Buckeyes have gone 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 145.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Ohio State's games this season (143.5). This year, their over/under record is 14-11. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 139 points and their OU record over their last 10 games is 5-5.</p><p>The Ohio State offense is coming off a game in which they scored 54 points vs. Wisconsin. Overall their field goal percentage was 41.1% while connecting on 7 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Bruce Thornton who comes into today's matchup averaging 15.8. Roddy Gayle Jr. also heads into the game with a PPG average of 14.2.</p><p>The Buckeyes' defense is presently ranked 115th nationally, allowing an average of 69.7 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Wisconsin, the Badgers finished with a field goal percentage of 44% and a total of 62 points vs. Ohio State.</p>

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