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<p>The Lions are heavily favored in their NFC matchup against the Commanders, with a money line of -543. This divisional round game, set for 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th at Ford Field in Detroit, is being televised on FOX. The Commanders' money line odds are +407, and the Lions are -9.5 point favorites with an over/under line of 55 points.</p><h3>WASHINGTON COMMANDERS VS DETROIT LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Commanders +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ford Field at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON COMMANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Lions winning this one by a score of 31 to 25</li><li>Even though we like the Lions to win, our ATS pick is to take the Commanders at +9.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 55 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Commanders Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Washington finished the regular season with a 12-5 record, putting them 6th in the NFC and 2nd in the NFC East. They ended the season on a five-game winning streak, including a 30-24 win over the Falcons in week 17 and a 23-19 win over the Cowboys in week 18. However, they couldn’t extend their streak to six games, losing 37-20 to the Buccaneers in the Wild Card round.</p> <p>Heading into the playoffs, the Commanders ranked 10th in our power rankings. They had an average scoring margin of +5.4 and were 11-6-1 against the spread. Their O/U record was 11-7, with an average of 51.1 points in their games.</p><p>Jayden Daniels returned to the starting lineup in the Wild Card round after Marcus Mariota started in week 18. Daniels threw for 268 yards and 2 touchdowns on 24/35 passing, posting a passer rating of 110. He was sacked just once after being sacked 5 times in week 17. Daniels’ top target was Dyami Brown, who had 5 catches for 89 yards and a touchdown.</p> <p>Washington ranks 5th in our offensive power rankings and is averaging 28.2 points per game, which is 5th in the NFL. They have been strong on the ground, ranking 4th in rushing attempts and 3rd in rushing yards per game with 150.1. On 3rd down, they convert 45.6% of the time, which ranks 6th in the league.</p><p>In their 23-20 win over the Buccaneers, the Washington Commanders' defense allowed just 183 passing yards on 15 completions, but two of those completions were for touchdowns. Tampa Bay managed just 284 total yards, and Washington defended the run well, giving up only 101 yards on 25 attempts. Opposing quarterbacks completed 83.3% of their passes against Washington in their most recent game.<p></p>On third downs, Washington allowed the Buccaneers to convert 55.6% of their chances. The Commanders' defense recorded one sack but lost the tackles for loss battle by a margin of -2.</p><h3>Are The Lions Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>The Lions finished the regular season with a 15-2 record, putting them atop our power rankings heading into the playoffs. Detroit went 6-0 in the NFC North and 11-1 in conference play, including a 40-34 road win over the 49ers in week 17. They followed that up with a 31-9 victory over the Vikings in week 18, easily covering the 3-point spread. This was their third straight win against the spread, giving them a 12-4-1 ATS record this season.</p> <p>In the O/U column, the Lions are 9-7-1, with their games averaging 53.3 points. The O/U line in their matchups has been 50.5 on average. In week 18, they and the Vikings combined for 40 points, falling well short of the 56.5-point line.</p><p>Jared Goff has been solid for the Lions, throwing for 231 yards in week 18, with 27 completions on 33 attempts, though he did have 2 interceptions after going without one in weeks 16 and 17. He had a passer rating of 80 in week 18, following a 132 rating in week 17 and a 136 in week 16. Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 139 yards on 23 carries and scored 3 touchdowns in week 18, while Amon-Ra St. Brown led the team with 6 catches for 77 yards.</p> <p>Detroit's offense is currently ranked 2nd in our power rankings, and they lead the NFL in scoring with 33.2 points per game. They are 2nd in passing yards per game (263.2) and 5th in rushing yards (146.4). The Lions are converting 47.6% of their 3rd downs, which ranks 4th in the league.</p><p>The Lions' defense was dominant in their 31-9 win over the Vikings, holding Minnesota to just 142 passing yards on 43.9% completions. Detroit's secondary didn't allow a passing touchdown and limited the Vikings to a 3.5 yards per attempt average. They also excelled on third downs, allowing only a 23.1% conversion rate.</p><p></p><p>Despite giving up 120 rushing yards on just 19 attempts, the Lions were able to keep the Vikings out of the endzone and held them to only 262 total yards.</p>

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<p>At 9:00 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (13-24) will travel to Denver to take on the Nuggets (21-15) in a non-conference matchup. The Nuggets are favored by 15 points and have a moneyline of -1198, while the Nets are +738 on the moneyline. The over/under line for this game is set at 221 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver and can be seen on ALT.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Nuggets -15</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 9:00 ET on Friday, January 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER NUGGETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 128-61 in favor of the Nuggets.</li><li>Our projections have Nikola Jokic finishing with 29 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.5% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Nets Lock in a Win at Denver?</h3><p>The Nets dropped to 13-24 on the season after a 113-98 home loss to the Pistons on Wednesday. Brooklyn entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 211 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 211.5.</p> <p>Detroit took control with a 12-0 run, extending the score from 46-41 to 53-46. The Pistons then outscored the Nets 32-21 in the 3rd quarter, leaving Brooklyn trailing 91-70 going into the 4th. Despite a 28-22 edge in the final quarter, the Nets couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>In their 113-98 loss to the Pistons, the Nets shot just 38.4% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range, hitting 13 threes. Noah Clowney led the way with 29 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 made threes, shooting 45.5% from deep.</p> <p>Nicolas Claxton added 14 points and 6 rebounds, while Tosan Evbuomwan contributed 13 points, 9 of which came in the 2nd quarter. Clowney also scored 10 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Nets struggled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, giving up 32 points in each, as they allowed the Pistons to shoot 52% from the field. Brooklyn did tighten up in the 4th, holding Detroit to 22 points, but it wasn't enough to prevent a 113-98 loss.</p> <p>Brooklyn allowed 15 threes on 40% shooting from deep but kept the Pistons off the free-throw line, where they went 8/12. The Nets finished with 29 defensive rebounds, giving up 7 offensive boards, and recorded 10 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Denver Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>The Nuggets improved to 21-15 on the season with a dominant 126-103 win over the Clippers on Wednesday. Denver, who were +4.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread at home. The total score of 229 points went over the pre-game line of 223.</p> <p>A 13-0 run early in the game helped Denver take control, as they jumped out to a 32-13 lead. They continued to outscore the Clippers in each quarter, leading 98-77 going into the 4th and closing out the game by winning the final period 28-26.</p><p>The Nuggets shot 55.1% from the field and connected on 17 threes at a 48.6% clip in their 126-103 win over the Clippers. Jamal Murray led the way with 21 points, hitting 4 threes at 66.7%, while also dishing out 9 assists.</p> <p>Russell Westbrook and Michael Porter Jr. each added 19 points, with Westbrook scoring 11 in the 3rd quarter. Porter shot 66.7% from the field, making 3 threes at 60%.</p><p>Defensively, the Nuggets were strong in their 126-103 win over the Clippers, holding them to 103 points on 37% shooting. Denver started strong, giving up just 19 points in the 1st quarter, but allowed 31 in the 2nd. They tightened up in the 3rd and 4th, allowing 27 and 26 points, respectively.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Nuggets limited the Clippers to 11 threes on 28% shooting. Denver also controlled the boards with 38 defensive rebounds, giving up 9 offensive boards. They added 7 steals and 3 blocks to their defensive effort.</p>

Brooklyn Nets vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/10/25

<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

<p>The Bobcats and Zips are set to face off at 6:00 ET on CBSS. The Zips will host the game at James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, OH. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 158 points, and Akron is favored by -2.5 to win at home against Ohio.</p><h3>OHIO BOBCATS VS AKRON ZIPS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Akron Zips -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at James A. Rhodes Arena at 6:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AKRON ZIPS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Zips.</li><li>Not only will Akron pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Akron Possible for the Bobcats?</h3><h3>Ohio Bobcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Ohio improved to 9-6 on the season with an 86-71 win over Ball State on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Bobcats entered the game as -9.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Ohio led 45-35 at halftime and continued to play well in the second half, outscoring Ball State 41-36. The game’s total points reached 157, surpassing the over/under line of 150.5.</p><p>Ohio's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 86 points with a 54.8% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 61.3%, thanks in part to their 65% shooting on two-point attempts (26/40). From beyond the arc, they connected on 8 of 22 threes, shooting 36.4%.</p> <p>The Bobcats also added 10 points from the free-throw line, hitting 62.5% of their attempts. They grabbed 8 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Mickey Pearson Jr. led the way with 19 points, while Aidan Hadaway and Jackson Paveletzke each contributed 15 points, with Paveletzke also adding 6 assists.</p><p>Ohio's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 71 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 54% from the field. The Bobcats had a tough time containing two-point shots, as their opponents connected on 65% of their attempts, going 26/40.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Ohio's defense allowed 8 threes on 22 attempts, a 36% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 62%. Ohio gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Zips Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Akron Zips Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Zips improved to 9-5 on the season with an 85-78 win over Toledo on Tuesday. Akron, who were -8 favorites, didn’t cover the spread in this one. The total points for the game hit 163, just over the O/U line of 161.5.</p> 

<p>Akron had to rally in this game, as they were down 42-30 at halftime. They turned things around in the second half, outscoring Toledo 55-36 to secure the win.</p><p>Akron put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.3%, with a strong 56.5% inside the arc, but just 31% from three-point range, hitting 9 of 29 attempts.</p> <p>Nate Johnson led the way with 28 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 52.2% overall, though he struggled from deep, going 1 for 7. Akron dished out 21 assists and grabbed 17 offensive rebounds, with Amani Lyles contributing 16 points on 7 of 9 shooting in just 20 minutes.</p><p>Akron's defense gave up 78 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they struggled, with the other team hitting 56% of their two-point attempts, going 26/46.</p> <p>From three-point range, Akron held their opponent to 31% shooting, with 9 made threes on 29 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 9 times, where they made 6, shooting 66%. Akron allowed 17 offensive rebounds.</p>

Ohio Bobcats vs Akron Zips NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Highlanders and Red Flash game? Catch the action at DeGol Arena in Loretto, PA, as the Red Flash hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on NEC. Radford is favored by -6.5 in this non-conference contest against Saint Francis U. The game's over/under currently sits at 137 points.</p><h3>RADFORD HIGHLANDERS VS SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Francis U Red Flash +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at DeGol Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Red Flash.</li><li>Not only will Saint Francis U pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for the Favored Highlanders?</h3><p>Radford picked up a 69-56 win over Purdue Fort Wayne on Tuesday, November 26th. The Highlanders were +7 point underdogs going into the game, but not only did they pull off the upset, they also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 125, which came in well under the O/U line of 147.</p> <p>Radford set the tone early, taking a commanding 36-18 lead into halftime. While they allowed 38 points in the 2nd half, they still managed to score 33 points of their own to secure the win.</p><p>Radford put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They connected on 54.5% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-15.</p> <p>Jalen Jackson and Jarvis Moss each scored 23 points, with Jackson hitting 4-of-7 from three-point range. Moss shot 52.6% overall, making 3-of-7 from deep. Truth Harris contributed 12 points, shooting 80% from the field in just 18 minutes.</p><p>Radford's defense was impressive, holding their opponent to just 56 points on 37% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities effectively, with the opposing team making only 12 of 31 attempts, a 38% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Radford allowed 8 threes on 23 attempts, a 34% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 10 times, where they converted 8 free throws. Radford gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Red Flash Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>Saint Francis U Red Flash Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Saint Francis U pulled off an 88-78 win over Lehigh on Tuesday, November 26th. The Red Flash were +4.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they not only won, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Saint Francis U took control early, leading 55-36 at halftime. However, they allowed Lehigh to score 42 points in the 2nd half while only scoring 33 themselves. The game’s total points reached 166, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>Saint Francis U put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 54% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.3%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 67.6% of their two-point attempts, while shooting 34.6% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Riley Parker led the way with 23 points and 7 assists, shooting 61.1% from the field. Bobby Rosenberger III and Tyler Whitney-Sidney each added 21 points, with Rosenberger hitting 3 of 7 from deep and grabbing 8 rebounds.</p><p>Saint Francis U struggled defensively, giving up 78 points on 54% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 67% of their two-point attempts, with 25 made shots from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Saint Francis U's defense allowed 9 threes on 26 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 11 free throws, shooting 78%. Saint Francis U gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

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