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<p>The Oklahoma City Thunder (-201) are favored by 5 points over the Pacers (+169) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is 226.5 points.</p>

<p>Indiana is currently on a 5-game win streak and is 8th in the Eastern Conference. The Thunder are 1st in the West and have won 8 straight games.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Pacers +5</p><p>This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 125-113 in favor of the Pacers.</li><li>Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Thunder Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>The Thunder improved to 23-5 this season with a 123-105 win over the Wizards on Monday. Playing at home, Oklahoma City was favored by 18 points, and the final score matched that spread. The game’s total points of 228 narrowly exceeded the 226.5-point line.</p> <p>A key moment came when the Thunder went on a 15-0 run, turning a 37-32 deficit into a 47-37 lead. After a 38-31 second quarter, both teams scored 24 points in the third. Oklahoma City then clamped down defensively, holding Washington to 18 points in the fourth while scoring 32 of their own.</p><p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 41 points and 9 rebounds powered the Thunder to a win over the Wizards, shooting 56% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip. Jalen Williams added 17 points, with 11 coming in the 1st quarter, while Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds.</p> <p>Oklahoma City struggled from beyond the arc, making just 10 threes at 26.3%, and shot 44.3% overall. Ajay Mitchell also scored 16 points, with 11 coming in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 63 points in the first half, the Thunder tightened up defensively in the 3rd and 4th quarters, allowing just 42 points in a 123-105 win over the Wizards. Oklahoma City held Washington to 39% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Thunder sent the Wizards to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 17 attempts. Oklahoma City collected 15 steals and blocked 9 shots in the game.</p><h3>Will the Indiana Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>Indiana moved to 15-15 on the season with a 111-105 road win over the Warriors on Monday. The Pacers entered the game as +6 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 216, falling short of the 231.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After taking control in the 2nd quarter (29-22), Indiana saw their 89-79 lead vanish as the Warriors went on an 11-0 run. However, the Pacers regrouped and held Golden State to 20 points in the 4th quarter while scoring 22 to seal the win.</p><p>Myles Turner led the Pacers with 23 points and 10 rebounds in their win over the Warriors, shooting 64.3% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 42.9%. Pascal Siakam added 20 points, and Tyrese Haliburton contributed 16 points and 12 assists, despite shooting just 28.6% from deep.</p> <p>As a team, the Pacers made 11 threes, shooting 31.4% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.9%. T.J. McConnell scored 11 of his 13 points in the 3rd quarter, and Turner added 9 points in the 4th to help secure the win.</p><p>The Pacers tightened up defensively in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 22 and 20 points, respectively, to help secure a 111-105 win over the Warriors. Indiana held Golden State to 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pacers limited the Warriors to 12 threes on 31% shooting. Indiana also sent Golden State to the line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Pacers finished with 7 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Toronto Raptors (7-23) will travel to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies (20-10) in a non-conference matchup. The Grizzlies are currently favored by 11.5 points and have a moneyline of -624.</p>

<p>TSN will have the TV coverage for this game, which is set to take place at FedExForum. The over/under line is currently sitting at 238.5 points.</p><h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -11.5</p><p>This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-122 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Ja Morant finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Toronto?</h3><p>The Raptors fell to 7-23 on the season after a 139-125 road loss to the Knicks on Monday. Toronto entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 14. The total score of 264 points exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 36.5 points.</p> <p>The Knicks took control with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 37-34 to 47-34. They outscored the Raptors 40-24 in the 2nd quarter and 41-30 in the 3rd. Toronto made a push in the 4th, outscoring New York 43-28, but it was too late as they entered the final quarter trailing 111-82.</p><p>In their 139-125 loss to the Knicks, the Raptors shot 54.5% from the field and hit 39.3% from deep, making 11 threes. Scottie Barnes led the way with 24 points and 8 assists, while RJ Barrett added 23 points and 6 rebounds.</p> <p>Chris Boucher made 4 threes at an 80% clip, finishing with 16 points, including 10 in the 4th quarter. Gradey Dick and Ja'Kobe Walter also contributed 16 points, with Walter scoring 6 in the final period.</p><p>The Raptors struggled defensively against the Knicks, giving up 139 points on 59% shooting. Toronto allowed 30 points in the 1st quarter, 40 in the 2nd, and 41 in the 3rd before holding New York to 28 points in the 4th.</p> <p>Toronto also had trouble defending the three, as the Knicks hit 17 threes at a 45% clip. The Raptors sent New York to the line 29 times, where they made 20 free throws. Defensively, Toronto recorded 6 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Grizzlies?</h3><p>Memphis dropped to 20-10 on the season following a 114-110 loss to the Clippers on Monday. The Grizzlies were favored by six points at home but failed to cover the spread, losing outright. The total points for the game came in at 224, falling short of the 230.5-point line.</p> <p>Memphis led 58-51 at halftime, but the Clippers went on an 11-0 run, extending their lead to 77-61. The Grizzlies battled back to trail 91-90 heading into the 4th quarter, but the Clippers outscored them 23-20 in the final period to seal the win.</p><p>Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 24 points in their 114-110 loss to the Clippers, scoring 12 in the opening quarter. Ja Morant added 23 points, with 8 coming in both the 1st and 3rd quarters. Desmond Bane contributed 21 points, including 5 in the 4th quarter.</p> <p>Memphis hit 16 threes at a 38.1% rate, but struggled overall from the field, shooting just 38.4%. Bane connected on 3 threes, shooting 42.9% from deep, while Morant made 2 threes at 25%.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 4th quarters, where they allowed just 23 points each, the Grizzlies couldn’t overcome a 40-point 3rd quarter from the Clippers, leading to a 114-110 loss. Memphis did well in limiting Los Angeles from beyond the arc, holding them to 9 made threes on 33% shooting.</p> <p>The Grizzlies sent the Clippers to the line 26 times, where they made 21 free throws. Memphis grabbed 37 defensive rebounds but gave up 15 offensive boards. They also recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p>

Toronto Raptors vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

The National Basketball Association (NBA) was first founded all the way back in 1946 as that is when the first season was played. There were only a handful of teams in the NBA at that time, but it has continued to grow throughout the years.

The NBA is no longer just a league that is made up of the best basketball players in the United States as it is a league that has grown internationally as well. This league is now full of players from other countries as it is the best professional basketball league in the world.

Every NBA team plays 82 games during the regular season and the top 16 teams make up the NBA Playoffs. The league is split up into conferences and divisions, and there are eight teams from each conference in the postseason.

NBA basketball begins in October, and the NBA Finals take place every single June. This is a league that attracts plenty of attention, and NBA betting is extremely popular as well.

This article will not only introduce you to the best NBA betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but it will also give you some NBA betting tips.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nba" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NBA</h2>
If you are wanting to do some NBA betting then you need to know where the best NBA sportsbooks are located. The sports betting industry just continues to get bigger and bigger, especially when it comes to online wagering.

It used to be that betting on the NBA was done either in-person or through a local bookie, but that is no longer the case. You are going to find some great options online, and here is a look at four of the best NBA sportsbooks that you are going to find online.

Best NBA Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

Detroit Pistons vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

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Houston Rockets vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

Denver Nuggets vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 12/25/24

Major League Baseball (MLB) might not be the most popular sport in the world to wager on, but it still presents a really good betting option. MLB betting comes in many different forms, and this is a season that presents plenty of betting opportunities as well.

Major League Baseball was founded all the way back in 1876, but the league has obviously gone through some major changes since that time. Most of the major rules are still in place, but the way that the game is played is now much different.

There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

MLB teams are split up into leagues and divisions, but there is now more crossover games than ever before. The American League and National League now operate under the same basic rules, and that keeps things similar regardless of what league you are looking at.

Knowing the best MLB betting sites &amp; sportsbooks is also important if you plan to bet on MLB, and this article will explore that as well. By the time you are done reading this article, you should be ready to bet on baseball.
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Here is a look at some of the best MLB sportsbooks that are out there in the industry:

Best MLB Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

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New York Mets vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/20/24

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<p>At 7:30 ET, Penn State and Boise State will face off at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, with ESPN handling the television broadcast. Penn State is the -10.5 point favorite in this College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl. The over/under line is currently at 52 points. Penn State enters the game with a 12-2 record, while Boise State is 12-1 on the season.</p><h3>PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS VS BOISE STATE BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Penn State Nittany Lions -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Stadium at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, December 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Penn State Nittany Lions winning this one by a score of 35 to 22</li><li>Not only do we have the Penn State Nittany Lions winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -10.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 52 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Penn State Nittany Lions Take Care Of Business As The Favorite?</h3><p>Penn State enters the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl with a 12-2 record, facing Boise State in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal. The Nittany Lions have gone 7-1 at home and 4-1 on the road this season. They’ve been favored in 11 of their 14 games and are undefeated as the favorite, going 11-0.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Penn State is 7-6, with a +18 average scoring margin. They are 3-2 ATS on the road and 4-4 at home. As the favorite, they’ve covered the spread in seven of 11 games, holding a 7-4 record.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is set at 52 points. Penn State’s games have averaged a total of 49.9 points, with their over/under record at 5-8 this season.</p><p>Heading into week 1, Penn State’s offense ranks 5th in our offensive power rankings. They are averaging 33.9 points per game, placing them 21st nationally. Their run game has been a strength, with 202.6 rushing yards per game on 37.6 attempts, ranking 11th in both categories.</p> <p>Nicholas Singleton leads the rushing attack with 928 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored 8 touchdowns. Quarterback Drew Allar has thrown for 3,021 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions, with a passer rating of 107.</p><p>Penn State's defense has been impressive this season, ranking 13th nationally by allowing just 15.9 points per game. They’ve also held opponents to 102.7 rushing yards per game, which is 13th fewest in the country, and 179.6 passing yards per game.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game, a 38-10 win over SMU, Penn State’s defense allowed just 10 points and 58 rushing yards on 36 attempts. They also forced three interceptions while giving up 195 passing yards.</p><h3>Will Home Field Advantage Help The Boise State Broncos Upset The Penn State Nittany Lions?</h3><p>Boise State enters the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl with a 12-1 record, going 6-0 at home and 5-1 on the road. They've been favored in 11 of their 13 games and are 11-0 as the favorite. The Broncos have an average scoring margin of +17.2 points per game this season.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Boise State is 7-4-1, with a 4-2 record at home and 3-2-1 on the road. As the favorite, they are 6-4-1 ATS, and they’ve gone 1-0 ATS as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 52 points, while Boise State’s games have averaged 61 points. Their over/under record is 6-6, with an average line of 60.4 points this season.</p><p>Boise State’s offense has been dominant on the ground, averaging 252.6 rushing yards per game, which ranks fourth in the nation. Ashton Jeanty has been the key player, rushing for 2,497 yards and scoring 29 touchdowns, averaging 7 yards per carry. The Broncos are also third in scoring, with 39.1 points per game, and they rank sixth in third-down conversions, converting 49.1% of their attempts.</p> <p></p><p>Quarterback Maddux Madsen has thrown for 2,714 yards with 22 touchdowns and just three interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 101. Boise State is ranked 10th in our offensive power rankings heading into their week 1 matchup against Penn State. Cameron Camper leads the receiving corps with 837 yards and four touchdowns.</p><p>Boise State's defense put together a strong performance in their recent game against UNLV, allowing just 7 points. They limited the Rebels to 12 first downs and 293 total yards, including 145 rushing yards on 38 attempts and 148 passing yards.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, Boise State's defense is ranked 35th nationally, giving up 21.9 points per game. They’ve allowed 246.8 passing yards per game, ranking 137th, and 115.5 rushing yards per game, which is 29th in the country.</p>

Penn State Nittany Lions vs Boise State Broncos Betting Pick & Prediction College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl

The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

This article will not only cover the best NFL betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but will also provide some tips on how to bet on the NFL.
<h3>Where to bet on NFL</h3>
Knowing where to find the best NFL sportsbooks is a big key if you want to have some success when wagering on this sport. Here are six of the best NFL sportsbooks to use, and all of them are going to be a little bit different.

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Best NFL Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

Detroit Lions vs San Francisco 49ers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/30/24

Atlanta Falcons vs Washington Commanders Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

Miami Dolphins vs Cleveland Browns Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

Indianapolis Colts vs New York Giants Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

Las Vegas Raiders vs New Orleans Saints Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Portland Trail Blazers (-131) will host the Utah Jazz (+111) in a Northwest Division matchup. The Trail Blazers are favored by 1.5 points and the over/under line is set at 228.5.</p>

<p>Portland (9-20) has lost two straight and is 13th in the Western Conference. Utah (7-21) is 14th in the West and 5th in the Northwest Division.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moda Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 159-137 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 19 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Jazz Grab a Win in Portland?</h3><p>The Jazz fell to 7-21 on the season after a 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers on Monday. Utah entered the game as +14 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected. The total points of 237.5 exceeded the pre-game line of 232.5.</p> <p>Utah stayed competitive throughout, trailing 29-27 after the 1st quarter and 31-29 after the 2nd. Cleveland pulled away in the 3rd, outscoring the Jazz 39-32, and both teams scored 25 points in the 4th.</p><p>In their 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers, the Jazz connected on 19 threes, shooting 43.2% from beyond the arc. However, their overall field goal percentage was just 41.3%.</p> <p>Jordan Clarkson led the Jazz with 27 points, while Lauri Markkanen added 26, hitting 6 threes. Collin Sexton contributed 24 points, scoring 8 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Jazz struggled defensively in the 3rd quarter, giving up 39 points, which contributed to their 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers. Overall, Utah allowed Cleveland to shoot 47% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cavaliers hit 20 threes at a 43% clip. The Jazz sent Cleveland to the line 23 times, where they made 18 free throws. Utah finished with 33 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Trail Blazers Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Portland fell to 9-20 on the season after a 132-108 road loss to the Mavericks on Monday. The Blazers entered the game as +13 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 240 points exceeded the O/U line of 230.5 by 9.5 points.</p> <p>Portland started strong, leading 31-28 after the 1st quarter, but were outscored 34-22 in the 2nd and 40-23 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th quarter down 102-76 and edged Dallas 32-30 in the final period.</p><p>In their 132-108 loss to the Mavericks, the Trail Blazers struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 8 threes at a 27.6% clip. Overall, they shot 46.2% from the field.</p> <p>Deni Avdija led the Blazers with 19 points, while Deandre Ayton added 16, 10 of which came in the 2nd quarter. Jabari Walker scored all 13 of his points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Trail Blazers struggled defensively against the Mavericks, giving up 132 points on 53% shooting. Portland allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter, 34 in the 2nd, and 40 in the 3rd before holding Dallas to 30 points in the 4th.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Mavericks hit 12 threes at a 33% clip. Dallas also went to the line 34 times, making 24 free throws. Portland gave up 13 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 1 block.</p>

<p>At 7:30 ET, the 9th ranked Chicago Bulls (13-17) will travel to Atlanta to take on the 7th ranked Hawks (15-15). The Hawks are favored by 6.5 points and the over/under line is set at 243.</p>

<p>CHSN will broadcast the game from State Farm Arena.</p><h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 139-122 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have Zach LaVine finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.0% and knocking down 19 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are the Bulls Ready for a Win at Atlanta?</h3><p>Chicago’s season record dropped to 13-17 after a 112-91 loss to the Bucks on Monday. The Bulls, who were -2.5 point favorites at home, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 203 points fell well short of the 225.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>Milwaukee took control early with a 12-0 run, stretching the score from 11-10 to 23-10. Chicago’s best quarter was the 2nd, where they edged the Bucks 28-26, but they couldn’t close the gap after trailing 92-72 going into the 4th.</p><p>In their 112-91 loss to the Bucks, the Bulls struggled offensively, shooting just 40% from the field and hitting only 10 threes at a 20.8% clip. Nikola Vucevic led the way with 17 points and 12 rebounds, scoring 8 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters.</p> <p>Zach LaVine and Jalen Smith each added 14 points, with LaVine scoring 9 in the 3rd quarter. Smith contributed 10 of his points in the 2nd period, while Patrick Williams finished with 13 points, scoring 5 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Bulls struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, giving up 33 points in each, as they allowed the Bucks to score 112 points in the game. Chicago did manage to tighten things up in the 4th quarter, holding Milwaukee to 20 points.</p> <p>The Bulls had trouble defending the three, with the Bucks hitting 18 threes at a 41% clip. Chicago sent Milwaukee to the line 17 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Bulls finished with 37 defensive rebounds, giving up 7 offensive boards, while adding 9 steals.</p><h3>Can the Hawks Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>With a 117-104 win over the Timberwolves on Monday, the Hawks evened their season record at 15-15. Atlanta, +3 point underdogs heading into the game, covered the spread with a +13 point victory. The total score of 221 points came in just under the O/U line of 223.5.</p> <p>Atlanta started strong, going on a 12-0 run early and leading 35-19 after the 1st quarter. However, the Timberwolves responded by outscoring the Hawks 36-17 in the 2nd quarter. After an even 3rd quarter (30-30), Atlanta clamped down in the 4th, holding the Timberwolves to 19 points while scoring 35 of their own to seal the win.</p><p>In their win over the Timberwolves, the Hawks shot 53.4% from the field and hit 18 threes at a 50% clip. Trae Young led the way with 29 points and 7 assists, while Garrison Mathews added 25 points, knocking down 7 threes at 87.5% shooting.</p> <p>Young scored 12 of his points in the 1st quarter and added 9 more in the 4th. Mathews also came up big in the final period, scoring 10 points, while De'Andre Hunter added 9 of his 19 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Hawks' defense came up big in the 1st and 4th quarters, allowing just 19 points in each, to help secure a 117-104 win over the Timberwolves. Despite a rough 2nd quarter, where they gave up 36 points, Atlanta held Minnesota to 42% shooting overall.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hawks limited the Timberwolves to 14 made threes on 32% shooting. They also sent Minnesota to the line just 13 times, where they made 12. Defensively, Atlanta recorded 15 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-216) will host the Detroit Pistons (+181) in a non-conference matchup. The Kings are favored by 5.5 points and have dropped four straight games. The Pistons (+5.5) have won two in a row and are 10th in the Eastern Conference.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Golden 1 Center and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line is set at 227 points.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-128 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Detroit Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Detroit improved to 13-17 this season with a 117-114 win over the Lakers on Monday. The Pistons, who were +6.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 231 exceeded the over/under line of 222.</p> <p>Detroit went on a key 14-0 run, extending their lead from 32-27 to 46-27. Though the Lakers fought back, the Pistons edged them out in the 4th quarter, winning the final period 24-22.</p><p>Malik Beasley hit 5 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 21 points to lead the Pistons to a 117-114 win over the Lakers. Cade Cunningham added 20 points and 10 assists, while Jaden Ivey contributed 18 points, shooting 53.3% from the field.</p> <p>As a team, the Pistons shot 51.1% from the field and 36.7% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes. Beasley scored 9 points in the 1st quarter, and Cade added 8 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.</p><p>Despite a rough start, the Pistons tightened up defensively in the 4th quarter, allowing just 22 points to help secure a 117-114 win over the Lakers. Overall, Detroit gave up 114 points, with 32 points allowed in both the 1st and 2nd quarters.</p> <p>The Pistons struggled to contain the Lakers’ shooting, as Los Angeles hit 54% of their shots, including 14 threes at a 46% clip. Detroit also sent the Lakers to the line 25 times, where they made 20 free throws. The Pistons finished with 12 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can Sacramento Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 13-17 on the season after a 122-95 loss to the Pacers on Sunday. Sacramento, favored by 3 points at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 217 points fell short of the 235.5-point line.</p> <p>After a close first half, the Pacers pulled away by outscoring the Kings 35-26 in the 3rd quarter. Sacramento managed just 17 points in the 4th while allowing 35, leading to the lopsided final score.</p><p>In Sunday's 122-95 loss to the Pacers, the Kings struggled offensively, shooting just 36.5% from the field. Their three-point shooting was also below average, hitting 31.6% with 12 made threes.</p> <p>De'Aaron Fox led the Kings with 23 points and 7 assists, though he shot 36.8% from the field and made 2 threes at 33.3%. Domantas Sabonis contributed 17 points and 21 rebounds, shooting 36.4%, while Malik Monk added 14 points, hitting 2 threes at 22.2%.</p><p>The Kings held the Pacers to 21 points in the 1st quarter but struggled defensively the rest of the way, giving up 31 points in the 2nd and 35 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, leading to a 122-95 loss. Sacramento allowed Indiana to shoot 58% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pacers hit 17 threes at a 43% clip. The Kings sent Indiana to the line just 8 times, where they made 5 free throws. Sacramento finished with 32 defensive rebounds, allowing 6 offensive boards, while recording 3 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Buckeyes and Hoosiers. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on FOX, and it's hosted by the Hoosiers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN. Get ready to place your bets! In this Big Ten matchup, the Buckeyes are the betting favorite against the Hoosiers. The over/under for the game is 148.5 points.</p><h3>OHIO STATE BUCKEYES VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indiana Hoosiers +1</p><p>This game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANA HOOSIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Hoosiers.</li><li>Not only will Indiana pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Ohio State Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Ohio State comes into today's game as the favorite. So far this season, they have gone 12-2 and have won their last three games. On the road, the Buckeyes are 2-1 and have an average scoring margin of +11.3 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game, Ohio State faced off against Rutgers and came away with a 76-72 victory. Over their last ten road games, the Buckeyes have gone 6-4.</p><p>Ohio State's ATS record this season is 5-8, but they are 4-8 vs. the spread when favored. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Buckeyes have gone just 4-6 vs. the spread. On the road this year, Ohio State is 2-1 ATS and they are 6-4 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Ohio State games is 8-5, and today's line of 148.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games (142.7). So far, 11 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1, and the average scoring total in those games is 138 points.</p><p>The Buckeyes' offense finished with 76 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 79.1 points per contest. The team's top scorer is Bruce Thornton, who enters today's matchup with an average of 17.4, while Roddy Gayle Jr. also carries a PPG average of 14.9 into the game.</p><p>So far, the Buckeyes' defense is ranked 53rd in the country at 65.4 points per contest. Against Rutgers in their most recent game, the Ohio State defense gave up a total of 72 points while allowing Rutgers to hit 46% of their shots.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Hoosiers?</h3><p>Indiana comes into today's game as a 1-point underdog at home against Ohio State. So far this season, the Hoosiers have gone 8-2 at home and have won their last three games at Assembly Hall.</p>

<p>Overall, Indiana is 10-4 on the year and 2-1 in Big Ten play. In their last game, the Hoosiers lost to Nebraska by a score of 86-70. Over their last 10 games at home, Indiana is 8-2.</p><p>When looking at Indiana's ATS record this season, they are currently 6-7-1. At home, their ATS record is 5-5 and over their last 10 games as the underdog, their ATS record is 5-5.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 148.5 is slightly higher than the average over/under line of 144.6 in Indiana's games this season. So far, the over/under record for the Hoosiers is 8-6. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those contests is 163 points.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 75.9 points per game, the Indiana had a below average performance. They scored 70 points against Nebraska and had a field goal percentage of 47.1%. The team's scoring leader is Malik Reneau, who holds an average of 16.1 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Kel'el Ware is averaging 15.3 points per game this season.</p><p>In terms of defense, Indiana is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 74.3 points per game. The Indiana defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 86 points and allowed Nebraska to connect on 12 threes.</p>

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Indiana Hoosiers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/24

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nhl" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NHL</h2>
Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

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<p>Betting on today's Kraken and Sabres game? Catch the action at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY, as the Sabres hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Sabres are favored to win at home against the Kraken.</p><h3>SEATTLE KRAKEN VS BUFFALO SABRES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Buffalo Sabres -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at KeyBank Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BUFFALO SABRES:</h3><ul><li>Our projections indicate that the Sabres should come out top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Sabres on the moneyline</li><li>The Sabres should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Seattle Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><p><p>Heading into today's game, the Seattle Kraken have won six straight games and have gone 8-2 in their last ten games. Overall, they sit in 10th place in the Western Conference with a record of 16-14-9. In the Pacific Division, they are in 5th place and have gone 6-7 against divisional opponents.</p>

<p>On the road this season, the Kraken are 7-6-6, and as the underdog, they have gone 9-11-7. In games where they have been the underdog, Seattle has won three straight games.</p></p><p>Seattle enters this game with a puck line record of 22-17 and has gone 8-2 against the puck line in their last ten games. So far this season, the Kraken have been the underdog in 27 games and have an underdog puck line record of 18-9.</p>

<p>On the road, Seattle has gone 12-7 vs. the puck line, and their average scoring margin away from home is -.6 goals per game. In their last ten road games, the Kraken have gone 6-4 against the puck line.</p> <p>On average, Seattle's games have finished with 5.7 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.2. In total, the Kraken come in with an over/under record of 16-20-3.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Seattle has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Kraken are averaging 2.7 goals per game this season, putting them in the 28th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 24th in the league. Seattle's offense is currently ranked 20th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 23rd in the league.</p><p>Seattle's current leading scorer is Jared McCann. This season, he has 14 goals, which puts him 65th in the NHL. McCann also comes into the game with 8 assists.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Sabres head into the game ranked 18th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.6 shots per game against Buffalo. So far, they are 27th in shutouts, achieving 1 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Joey Daccord has started 21 games this season. His current record stands at 10-5, and his save percentage is 0.854%.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Buffalo?</h3><p><p>At home this season, Buffalo is 8-9-1 and have gone 12-17 against Eastern Conference opponents. Overall, the Sabres are 17-19-4 and are in 14th place in the conference.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, Buffalo has gone 5-5, and they have won two straight games as the favorite. For the season, the Sabres have been favored in 13 of their 40 games and have gone 7-5-1 in those games.</p></p><p>Buffalo enters the game with a puck line record of 20-20 and has gone 5-5 against the puck line in their last 10 games. Their average scoring margin for the season sits at -0.4 goals per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Sabres have been favored in 13 games and have gone just 3-10 against the puck line in those contests. Overall, Buffalo has 12 wins by more than one goal compared to 14 losses by multiple goals.</p> <p>For the season, Buffalo's games have finished with an average of 6.4 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.5. Overall, the Sabres have an over/under record of 17-22-1.</p><p>In their last three road games, Seattle has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 1. The team's record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Sabres are scoring an 3 goals per game this season, ranking 19th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 8th in the league. So far this year, the Sabres are 11-11 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 6-8 in games with fewer shots on goal.</p><p>Buffalo will be looking for a good game from Jeff Skinner who leads the team in scoring with 16 goals, ranking 30th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 15 assists so far.</p><p>Defensively, the Sabres come into the season ranked 18th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.6 shots per game against Buffalo. For the season, they are ranked 27th in shutouts, coming in with 1 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Devon Levi has started 17 games this season. His current record stands at 8-6, and his save percentage is 0.621%.</p>

Seattle Kraken vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Pick & Prediction 1/9/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blackhawks and Hurricanes. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on NBCS, and it's hosted by the Hurricanes at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Hurricanes as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS CAROLINA HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at PNC Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, February 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAROLINA HURRICANES:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Blackhawks to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+342)</li><li>The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Blackhawks Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p><p>Heading into today's game, the Blackhawks are in 16th place in the Western Conference standings and 8th in the Central Division. Overall, Chicago has a record of 15-37-3 and has gone 2-8 over their last ten games. On the road, the Blackhawks have lost ten straight games and have a record of 4-23-1.</p>

<p>Against other Western Conference teams, Chicago has gone 8-24 this season. As the underdog, the Blackhawks have gone 14-36-3 this season. Over their last five games, Chicago has gone 1-4, and they are 1-2 over their last three games.</p></p><p>Chicago enters the game with a puck line record of 25-30 and has gone 5-5 vs. the puck line in their last ten games. Overall, the Blackhawks have dropped 29 games by more than one goal and have 10 wins by just one goal.</p>

<p>On the road, the team's puck line record is 9-19, and their average scoring margin away from home is at -2.2 goals per contest. In their last ten road games, the Blackhawks have gone just 2-8 vs. the puck line.</p> <p>This season, Chicago's games have an average of 5.6 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.2. The Blackhawks come in with an over/under performance of 21-32-2.</p><p>Across the Blackhawks last three road games, the team averaged 0 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 0-3 straight-up.</p><p>On the offensive side, the Blackhawks are scoring an 2.1 goals per game this season, ranking 32nd in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 30th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Blackhawks offense is 32nd in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 22nd in the NHL.</p><p>The leading scorer for Chicago's offense is Jason Dickinson. Coming into the game he has 17 goals, ranking 80th in the NHL. Dickinson also comes into the game with 10 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Hurricanes come into the season ranked 32nd in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 25.1 shots per game against Carolina. For the season, they are ranked 14th in shutouts, coming in with 3 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Petr Mrazek gets the start and has made 36 starts this season. His record at this point is 13-21, and his save percentage is 0.953%.</p><h3>Will the Hurricanes Win at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Hurricanes have gone 17-6-4 and are currently on a two-game winning streak. In their last ten games, Carolina has gone 7-3 and is 4-1 in their last five outings. In the Eastern Conference, the Hurricanes are in fourth place and second in the Metropolitan Division.</p>

<p>This season, Carolina has been favored in 47 of their 54 games and have gone 29-13-5 as the favorite. Against other teams in the East, the Hurricanes have gone 20-9 this season.</p></p><p>At home this season, the Hurricanes have a puck line record of 11-16 and an average scoring margin of +.6 goals per game. Overall, Carolina has a puck line record of 22-32, including 20 wins by multiple goals.</p>

<p>Heading into the game, the Hurricanes have a puck line record of 5-5 over their last ten games and 18-29 when favored. So far, Carolina has been favored in 47 of their games, with an average scoring margin of +.6 goals per game in those contests.</p> <p>The average goal total for Carolina's games is sitting at 6.2. The average over/under line for the season is 6.3. The Hurricanes come in with an over/under record of 24-29-1.</p><p>Across their three previous road games, Chicago has an puck line mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 0 goals per game.</p><p>On offense, the Hurricanes are averaging 3.3 goals per game which is 11th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 5th in the league. This season, the Hurricanes have a 22-14 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 9-1 record.</p><p>Carolina's leading scorer is Sebastian Aho. So far, he has 19 goals which is 54th in the NHL. Aho also comes into the game with 38 assists.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Hurricanes head into the game ranked 32nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 25.1 shots per game against Carolina. So far, they are 14th in shutouts, achieving 3 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Pyotr Kochetkov comes into the game having made 26 starts this season. So far, his record is 14-9 and he has a save percentage of 0.632%.</p>

Chicago Blackhawks vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction 2/19/24

<p>Betting on today's Mean Green and Shockers game? Catch the action at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, KS, as the Shockers hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN2. This American Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 131.5 points, and the Shockers are favored to win at home vs. the Mean Green.</p><h3>NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN VS WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wichita State Shockers -2</p><p>This game will be played at Charles Koch Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Shockers.</li><li>Not only will Wichita State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Mean Green Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>So far this season, North Texas has played 12 games and has a record of 7-5. In their three road games, they have a 1-2 record and at home, they are 4-3. Against the spread, North Texas has a record of 6-4 thus far. This includes going 2-1 on the road and 4-3 at home.</p><p>Through 12 games, North Texas has an over/under record of 5-4-1 with their games averaging a combined 127.1 points per game so far. The Mean Green have an over/under record of 0-1-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 130 points per game.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the North Texas offense tallied 78 points in a matchup against UT Arlington. Their field goal percentage for the game was 52.8%, and they made 12 threes. Offensively, the Mean Green have a season long field goal percentage of 43%, which is 258th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 100th in percentage and 111st in three-pointers made.</p><p>At this time, the Mean Green's defense is positioned 5th in the country, permitting 58.9 points per game. Against UT Arlington, the Mean Green's defense gave up 52 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, UT Arlington only made 10 free-throws.</p><h3>Can the Wichita State Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Wichita State has played 13 games and currently has a record of 8-5. In road games, the Shockers are 2-2, while at home they are 5-3. Prior to today's matchup, Wichita State holds a 4-8 record against the spread (ATS). In their last ten games this season, Wichita State has gone 0-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Looking at their over/under performance through 13 games, Wichita State has an over/under record of 7-5-0, with their games averaging 146 points per game on average. Looking at the Shockers' last three games, their over/under record is 1-2 with their games averaging 139 points per game.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 75.3 points per game, the Wichita State had a below average performance. They scored 67 points against Kansas and had a field goal percentage of 42.4%. In terms of offense, the Shockers have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, putting them 241st in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 355th in percentage and 289th in three-pointers made.</p><p>In terms of defense, Wichita State is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 71.8 points per game. In their previous game vs. Kansas, the Jayhawks finished with a field goal percentage of 42% and a total of 86 points vs. Wichita State.</p>

North Texas Mean Green vs Wichita State Shockers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Timberwolves (-250) will host the Kings (+203) in a Western Conference matchup. Minnesota is currently favored by 6.5 points and has won three straight games.</p>

<p>Currently, Sacramento is 33-25 and 8th in the Western Conference. They have lost two straight games. The Timberwolves are 42-17 and 1st in the Western Conference. They have won three straight games.</p><h3>SACRAMENTO KINGS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Target Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, March 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 123-122 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with De'Aaron Fox points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.9% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Sacramento Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Today, the Kings are looking to snap a two-game losing streak both straight up and against the spread. They lost their last game to the Nuggets by a score of 117-96. Sacramento was getting 9.5 points in that game.</p>

<p>In terms of their ATS record, the Kings are 29-29 for the season, including 18-14 on the road and 11-15 at home. As the underdog, their ATS record is 10-8 compared to 19-21 as the favorite.</p>

<p>This season, Sacramento has an O/U record of 30-27-1, and 54 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today's line of 223.5. On average, their games have finished with 235.9 points.</p>

<p>In the Western Conference, the Kings are currently in 8th place with a record of 33-25. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 22-16 compared to 11-9 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>On the road, the Kings are 17-15 this season, and they are 7-11 as the underdog. As the underdog, they have gone 10-8 vs. the spread, and their average scoring differential on the road is -0.1 points per game.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Kings are one of the top offensive teams in the league, averaging 118.1 points per game (8th). However, they have been slightly better at home (121.6 PPG) compared to on the road (115.3 PPG).</p>

<p>So far this season, Sacramento has outscored the NBA's scoring average in 63.8% of their games. In terms of pace, the Kings are 10th in the league at 100.1 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to shooting, the Kings are 12th in field goal percentage (48%). They are also one of the top three-point shooting teams in the NBA, ranking 4th in both three-point makes (14.7) and attempts (39.6) per game. From inside the arc, Sacramento is 4th in two-point shooting percentage (57%).</p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Kings is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 117.8 points per game (23rd). On two point field goal attempts, the Kings' defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 54.6% and allowing 39.3% from beyond the arc.</p><h3>Can The Timberwolves Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Timberwolves are currently 1st in the Western Conference with a record of 42-17. In the West, they are 29-8 against other conference opponents and 8-2 against teams in their division.</p>

<p>Minnesota has won three straight games and is favored by 6.5 points today. In their last game, they beat the Grizzlies by a score of 110-101. The O/U line for that game was 209.</p>

<p>Against the spread, the Timberwolves are 30-28 this season, including a 14-14 record at home. They have failed to cover the spread in their last two games at home and are 23-24 as the favorite.</p>

<p>This season, the Timberwolves have been favored in 48 of their 59 games. As the favorite, they have a record of 36-12 and have won three straight games vs. the spread. As the favorite, their ATS record is 23-24.</p>

<p>Minnesota's O/U record for the season is 29-30. Today's line of 223.5 is slightly higher than their season average of 222.4. In their last game, the combined scoring was 211 points.</p><p>At home, the Timberwolves are scoring 112.0 points per game, which is 25th in the league. Overall, they are 19th in scoring at 113.6 points per game. Minnesota is 8th in field goal percentage at 48% and is 7th in true shooting percentage.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Timberwolves have outscored the NBA average in just 44.1% of their games. In terms of pace, Minnesota is 25th at 97.4 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Timberwolves are 15th in made threes at 12.6 per game. They are also 2nd in three-point shooting percentage at 39%. In terms of assists, Minnesota is 17th with 26.4 per game.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Timberwolves defense has held opposing team's to fewer points than the league average in 22.0% of their games. Currently, they are 1st in the NBA at 106.3 points per game allowed. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Timberwolves defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 50.3% while allowing 35.0% from downtown.</p>

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