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<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>

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<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>

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

<p>While the NASCAR Cup Series has tackled a new street circuit, technical Grand Prix tracks, and a variety of series-defining ovals, the Drivers have another familiar challenge to face: the tri-oval at Pocono. With the NASCAR playoff cutoff six races away, there are still many points to put on the board and for Drivers on the bubble to make their cases for a playoff spot.</p>



<p>However, Martin Truex Jr. has already booked his ticket to the playoffs and likely enter as the betting favorite to win the 2023 Cup Series Championship, especially after cruising to a win in New Hampshire. BangtheBook goes inside the stats at Pocono, NASCAR odds, and recent performances to find the best bets for the HighPoint.com 400.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-toyota-s-pocono-dominance-to-continue">Toyota’s Pocono Dominance to Continue?</h2>



<p>Depending on your sportsbook’s selection of NASCAR prop bet odds, you may be able to find a betting line for the winning manufacturer. If so, you’ll need to consider Toyota as your pick, considering Toyota has won six of the previous eight races at Pocono.</p>



<p>Moreover, Toyota would have won seven of the previous eight races had Denny Hamlin not been disqualified after finishing first in 2022. Hamlin is one of a few Toyota Drivers with past success at Pocono or is having great seasons sitting atop the HightPoint.com 400 betting favorites.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-toyota-betting-favorites">Toyota Betting Favorites</h3>



<p>There are three Toyota Drivers atop the NASCAR standings and Highpoint.com 400 odds who could win this weekend in Pocono.</p>



<p>Martin Truex Jr. (+550) - the current Drivers’ standings leader - is among the betting favorites and has been on a run of form since Bristol. Truex Jr. has won two of the previous five races while having three top-two finishes in the last five. On the season, Truex Jr. has three race wins, seven top-five, and eleven top-ten finishes while having three top-ten finishes in the last five races at Pocono.</p>



<p>Denny Hamlin (+550) can surpass Bill Elliott as the winningest Driver at Pocono, currently sitting at four Cup Series wins on the tri-oval (2006, 2009, 2019, 2020). Hamlin has three top-five finishes in the last five races at Pocono, with one race win and eight top-ten finishes this season.</p>



<p>The third Toyota driver BangtheBook is favoring is Christopher Bell (+1600). Bell has two top-five finishes in the last five races at Pocono, one race win, and ten top-ten finishes this season. However, Bell only has two top-ten finishes in the last six races.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hendrick-motorsports-leading-the-chevrolet-charge">Hendrick Motorsports Leading the Chevrolet Charge</h2>



<p>While Toyota has been very successful at Pocono recently, Chevrolet and Chase Elliott (+1400) were awarded the race win at Pocono in 2022.</p>



<p>Elliott’s charge toward the final NASCAR playoff spot continues, having missed six races earlier this season.&nbsp; Elliott has two top-five finishes in the last five races at Pocono, having seven top-ten finishes in thirteen races this season.</p>



<p>Kyle Larson (+800) has two top-five finishes in the last three races and a win on the Xfinity Series at Pocono, scoring his tenth top-ten finish of the season at New Hampshire.</p>



<p>William Byron (+1000) has two top-ten finishes in the last five races at Pocono while having four race wins and eleven top-ten finishes this season.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-previous-winner-and-perennial-betting-favorite-kyle-busch">Previous Winner and Perennial Betting Favorite, Kyle Busch</h2>



<p>Richard Childress Racing’s Kyle Busch (+550) is always a contender to score top-ten finishes and has won at Pocono three times (2017, 2018, 2021). Busch’s streak of seven consecutive top-ten finishes ended at New Hampshire, but he has two race wins and twelve top-ten finishes in total this season.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bangthebook-s-highpoint-com-400-betting-pick">BangtheBook’s Highpoint.com 400 Betting Pick</h2>



<p>Busch and Hamlin had won the previous five races at Pocono, while had Hamlin’s win stood last year, that streak would've been extended to six.&nbsp;</p>



<p>We’re taking Denny Hamlin to win, Busch and Hamlin for top-ten and top-five finishes at Pocono, alongside Truex Jr. and Byron to finish in the top ten.</p>

NASCAR Cup Series HighPoint.com 400

<p>At 8:00 ET, the 12th ranked Brooklyn Nets (11-18) will travel to Milwaukee to take on the 5th ranked Bucks (16-12). The Bucks are favored by 10.5 points and have won two straight games, while the Nets have lost two in a row.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will be played at Fiserv Forum and can be seen on YES.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-73 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.6% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Brooklyn Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>The Nets fell to 11-18 on the season after a 110-95 road loss to the Heat on Monday. Brooklyn entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 15. The total points for the game were 205, falling short of the 210.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Brooklyn started poorly, allowing 39 points in the 1st quarter, but bounced back by winning the 2nd quarter 29-19. They trailed 83-78 going into the 4th but were outscored 27-17 in the final period.</p><p>In their 110-95 loss to the Heat, the Nets shot just 39.3% from the field, with their three-point shooting at 38.2%, hitting 13 threes. Noah Clowney and Cameron Johnson each scored 19 points, with Clowney hitting 4 threes and Johnson adding 3.</p> <p>Keon Johnson contributed 15 points, and Tyrese Martin added 14, scoring 8 of those in the 3rd quarter. Clowney and Johnson both had strong 2nd quarters, with Clowney scoring 8 points and Johnson adding 7.</p><p>The Nets gave up 39 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 19. They allowed 25 points in the 3rd and 27 in the 4th, giving up 110 points in the loss.</p> <p>Brooklyn allowed Miami to shoot 49% from the field, including 41% from three, with the Heat hitting 17 threes. The Nets sent Miami to the line 24 times, where they made 21 free throws. Defensively, the Nets recorded 9 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Bucks improved to 16-12 on the season with a 112-91 road win over the Bulls on Monday. Milwaukee, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread with a dominant +21 point margin.</p> <p>A 12-0 run early on helped the Bucks jump out to a 33-17 lead after the 1st quarter. Chicago edged Milwaukee 28-26 in the 2nd quarter, but the Bucks responded by outscoring the Bulls 33-27 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th with a 92-72 lead, Milwaukee held the Bulls to 19 points in the final quarter, while scoring 20. The game’s total of 203 points fell well short of the 225.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their win over the Bulls, the Bucks connected on 18 threes, shooting 41.9% from deep. Their overall field goal percentage was 46%.</p> <p>Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez each scored 21 points, with Middleton adding 10 in the 2nd quarter. Bobby Portis contributed 19 points and 13 rebounds, scoring 9 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Bucks put on a defensive clinic against the Bulls on Monday, holding them to just 91 points. Milwaukee started strong, allowing only 17 points in the 1st quarter and capped the game with a 19-point 4th quarter. Overall, the Bucks limited the Bulls to 40% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Milwaukee was particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where Chicago shot just 20%, making only 10 threes. The Bucks also sent the Bulls to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 9. Milwaukee finished the game with 42 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 1 block.</p>

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

<p>The Falcons are favored on the road as they take on the Buccaneers at 1:00 ET on Sunday, October 27th at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The Falcons' money line odds are -140, while the Buccaneers are at +118. The game is being televised on FOX, and the Falcons are -2.5 point favorites, with the over/under line set at 46 points.</p><h3>ATLANTA FALCONS VS TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Buccaneers +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Raymond James Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, October 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Falcons winning this one by a score of 22 to 21</li><li>Even though we like the Falcons to win, our ATS pick is to take the Buccaneers at +2.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 46 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Falcons Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Atlanta heads into week 8 with a 4-3 record, putting them 1st in the NFC South. They are 3-0 in division games and 4-1 in conference play. The Falcons have been better on the road (2-0) than at home (2-3) this season. Our projections give them a 56.4% chance of making the playoffs and a 44.7% chance of winning the division.</p> <p>In week 7, the Falcons couldn’t capitalize on their home-field advantage, losing 34-14 to the Seahawks. They were favored by 3 points but couldn’t get the win, dropping their record to 4-3. Before that, Atlanta had won two straight, including a 38-20 road win over the Panthers in week 6 and a 36-30 home win over the Bucs in week 5.</p><p>Heading into week 8, the Falcons are 12th in our offensive power rankings. They sit 13th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 23.3, and are 7th in passing attempts per game (34.9), with Kirk Cousins throwing for 232 yards (24/35) in week 7. Atlanta ranks 19th in 3rd-down conversions, with a 38% success rate, but converted 8 of 15 in week 7 against Seattle.</p> <p>In the run game, the Falcons are 22nd in rushing attempts and 16th in rushing yards, averaging 119.6 yards per game. Bijan Robinson rushed for 103 yards on 21 carries in week 7. Before that, Tyler Allgeier had 105 yards in week 6, and Robinson had 61 yards in week 5.</p><p>In their 34-14 loss to the Seahawks, the Falcons' defense allowed 236 passing yards and 103 rushing yards on 26 attempts. They gave up two passing touchdowns and allowed Seattle to complete 65.5% of their passes. On third downs, the Falcons allowed the Seahawks to convert 36.4% of their chances.<p></p>Atlanta's defense managed just one sack in the game and lost the quarterback hit and tackles for loss differentials, both by a margin of -3. The Falcons will look to tighten up defensively in their next game after allowing 339 total yards to the Seahawks.</p><h3>Will The Buccaneers Win At Home Over The Falcons?</h3><p>Heading into week 8, the Buccaneers have a 65.5% chance of making the playoffs and a 51.4% chance of winning the NFC South. They rank 10th in our NFL power rankings. Tampa Bay is 4-3 overall and 4-1 in conference play, which puts them 2nd in the division. They are 2-2 at home and 2-1 on the road.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Bucs are 4-3, with a +3.9 average scoring margin. Their O/U record is 5-2, with the over hitting in 4 straight games. Their games have averaged 55.9 points, with an average O/U line of 44.9.</p><p>Heading into week 8, the Buccaneers are 5th in our offensive power rankings. They rank 3rd in the NFL in points per game, averaging 29.9, and are 5th in yards per game with 383.4. Tampa Bay leads the league in 3rd-down conversion percentage, converting 50.6% of their attempts. They are 9th in passing attempts and 7th in passing yards per game, averaging 248.3 yards. On the ground, they rank 18th in rushing attempts and 8th in rushing yards per game, with 135.1.</p> <p>In week 7, Baker Mayfield threw for 370 yards and 3 touchdowns, completing 31 of 45 passes against the Ravens. Cade Otton led the team with 8 catches for 100 yards, and Rachaad White had 40 rushing yards on 10 carries. The Bucs scored 21 points in the 4th quarter and converted 11 of 17 3rd-down attempts. Chris Godwin, who had 125 receiving yards in week 6 and 64 yards in week 7, is out for the season with a dislocated ankle. Mike Evans is questionable for week 8 with a hamstring injury.</p><p>In their 41-31 loss to the Ravens, the Buccaneers' defense struggled to defend the pass, giving up five passing touchdowns and allowing Baltimore to complete 77.3% of their passes for 264 yards. Tampa Bay's defense was also gashed in the running game, giving up 244 yards on the ground, with the Ravens averaging 8.1 yards per attempt on the ground. Despite this, the Buccaneers' defense did force the Ravens to convert on just 37.5% of their third down attempts.<p></p>Tampa Bay's defense managed two sacks in the game and won the tackles for loss battle by one, but they still allowed the Ravens to put up 508 yards of total offense. The Buccaneers will need to make significant improvements on the defensive side of the ball moving forward.</p>

Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/27/24

<p>Stetson Bennett doesn't appear to be a guy who fits in. He is about the smallest quarterback to come out of college. But here's the thing - he can play a little.</p>



<p>Check that; he can play a lot.</p>



<p>On the third day of the NFL Draft, we found out where he's going to play. And maybe it was something of a surprise that he went in the fourth round, chosen by the Los Angeles Rams. The odds on him going in that round, as they were posted at <strong><a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline/">BetOnline</a></strong>, were +1400. Most expected him to be selected in the fifth (+500) or sixth (+350) round.</p>



<p>And his presence with the Rams may turn out to be significant, as we'll discuss.</p>



<p>Bennett has been around the horn, as they say. When he came out of high school he had only two offers, which came from Georgia Southern and Middle Tennessee. Seeing as those schools were outside of the "Power 5," it wouldn't normally have been expected the kid might wind up winning two national titles with the biggest program of them all, in the toughest conference of them all.</p>



<p>But that's what happened. Bennett made the Georgia team as a walk-on, then made a pit stop to junior college, then went back to Georgia.</p>



<p>When JT Daniels transferred from USC to the Bulldogs, he was not only expected to be the starting quarterback, he was also rated as one of the top Heisman contenders. Well, Bennett beat him out for the starting position, in effect not once but twice.</p>



<p>And he was far from a "game manager." Bennett put up some pretty impressive numbers over the last couple of seasons, with 56 touchdown passes and 14 interceptions. He disappointed no one in Georgia's repeat campaign, with 4132 yards and 68% accuracy.</p>



<p>In other words, he's not exactly backing into the NFL.</p>



<p>And he can make just about all the throws; the ones the scouts look for. But the big problem is that he just doesn't have the size anybody looks for at the position.</p>



<p>At 5-11 and 190 pounds, he's not big enough to sustain much punishment in the pocket. Of course, Alabama's Bryce Young (taken #1 by Carolina) has roughly the same dimensions, but he gets a lot more consideration because of his "playmaking ability."</p>



<p>But Bennett can scamper a little. And you can't argue with the fact that he didn't disappear when it was time to shine on the biggest stage possible. Naturally, you have to look at the level of talent he's had the opportunity to play with. The Bulldogs were just about always going to have a man-for-man advantage over their opponents, as you might expect from a team that wins its national title game by a 65-7 margin.</p>



<p>Still, you can't survive as an undersized quarterback in the SEC without having some smarts, and in that regard Bennett has to score big.</p>



<p>And ultimately there is going to be some value placed on that sort of thing in the NFL.</p>



<p>Our original train of thought was that Bennett would be a guy who could hold a clipboard for a couple of years, and maybe stick around on a practice squad. But apparently he was a particular favorite of Rams GM Les Snead, who wanted to grab him before somebody else did. And head coach Sean McVay is actually hoping he can be the backup to Matthew Stafford.</p>



<p>One must take note that Stafford isn't as durable as he used to be - he missed the last eight games of the 2022 season with a spinal cord contusion - so you never know when a backup is going to be called upon. And so you have to speculate that Bennett's "advanced" age (26 by the time the season starts), which was considered to be something of an albatross, might equate to life wisdom, and thus become an advantage.</p>



<p>So if the proposition at the top was whether size was going to be the issue with Bennett, it's not much of a concern to the Rams, who are priced at +550 to win the NFC West and +6600 to win the Super Bowl at <strong><a href="https://record.commissionkings.ag/_SwFIINNFoTmu11z-n_bVh2Nd7ZgqdRLk/1/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">BetOnline</a> </strong>(with an over-under of 7.5 wins), where you can feast on NFL Futures betting RIGHT NOW, and make your deposits using your credit card or choose from the many crypto options they have ready and waiting for you!</p>

NFL Futures Odds - Size is the issue with Stetson Bennett - but not for Rams

<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>

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

<p>ESPN will be covering this matchup between the Texas Longhorns and Arizona State Sun Devils as they face off at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Kick-off is set for 1:00 ET on Wednesday, January 1st. The Texas Longhorns are the -14-point favorites over the Sun Devils in this College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. The over/under line is currently 52 points. Texas comes in with a 12-2 record, while Arizona State is 11-2 on the season.</p><h3>TEXAS LONGHORNS VS ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona State Sun Devils +14</p><p>This game will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium at 1:00 ET on Wednesday, January 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Texas Longhorns winning this one by a score of 30 to 26</li><li>Even though we like the Texas Longhorns to win, our ATS pick is to take the Arizona State Sun Devils at +14</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 52 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Texas Longhorns Take Care Of Business As The Favorite?</h3><p>Texas enters the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl with a 12-2 record, going 7-1 at home and 5-0 on the road. The Longhorns have been favored in 13 of their 14 games this season, posting a 12-1 record as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>With an average scoring margin of +20.6 points per game, Texas has an 8-5 record against the spread. They are 5-3 ATS at home and 3-2 on the road, covering the spread in eight of their 13 games as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is set at 52 points. Texas games have averaged 47.2 points, with their over/under record at 5-7-1. They’ve had six games with higher lines than this week’s total and eight with lower lines.</p><p>Texas has leaned on their passing game this season, ranking 8th in passing yards, with 275.3 yards per game. They are also 8th in completions, averaging 22.4 per game, and 14th in passing attempts. Quinn Ewers has thrown for 2,867 yards, completing 66.5% of his passes, and has 26 touchdowns to 10 interceptions, with a passer rating of 101. Texas ranks 21st in scoring, with 33.9 points per game, and we have them 17th in our offensive power rankings heading into this week.</p> <p>Quintrevion Wisner leads the Longhorns’ rushing attack with 973 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry, and has scored five touchdowns. Texas is 24th in rushing, with 174.6 yards per game. Matthew Golden is the team’s leading receiver, with 787 yards and eight touchdowns on 49 receptions.</p><p>Even after allowing 24 points in their recent game, Texas's defense remains ranked 4th nationally, giving up just 13.3 points per game. They held Clemson to 76 rushing yards on 24 attempts but allowed 336 passing yards, including three touchdowns, while also securing an interception.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 105.7 rushing yards per game against Texas, ranking them 16th in the nation. Through the air, Texas has allowed just 156.7 passing yards per game, the 7th-lowest figure in college football, with quarterbacks posting a passer rating of 57.9, the 3rd-lowest in the country.</p><h3>Will Home Field Advantage Help The Arizona State Sun Devils Upset The Texas Longhorns?</h3><p>Arizona State enters the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl with an 11-2 record, facing Texas. The Sun Devils are undefeated at home this season, going 7-0, while their road record stands at 4-2. They’ve been favored in seven of their 13 games, winning all of them, and have a perfect 7-0 record as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Arizona State is 11-2, with a +11.8 average scoring margin. They are 7-0 ATS at home and have covered in all seven games as the favorite. On the road, they are 4-2 ATS.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record is 8-5, with an average total of 54.4 points per game. This week’s line is set at 52, slightly below their average over/under line of 52.9 points.</p><p>Arizona State's offense has been strong this season, ranking 7th in our offensive power rankings and averaging 33.1 points per game, which places them 26th nationally. Their run game is their strength, with 205.2 rushing yards per game on 40.1 attempts, ranking 15th in the country. Cam Skattebo is the leading rusher with 1,572 yards, 19 touchdowns, and an average of 6 yards per carry.</p> <p>Quarterback Sam Leavitt has thrown for 2,663 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 110. Arizona State ranks 8th nationally in passer rating and converts 46.5% of their third downs. Jordyn Tyson leads the receivers with 1,101 yards and 10 touchdowns on 75 catches.</p><p>Arizona State's defense has been solid this season, ranking 31st nationally by allowing just 21.3 points per game. In their recent game against Iowa State, they gave up 19 points, while allowing 341 total yards, including 127 rushing yards on 32 attempts and 214 passing yards. The defense also forced an interception in the game.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 120.5 rushing yards per game on 29.9 attempts, which ranks 38th in the country. Through the air, Arizona State has allowed 215.4 passing yards per game, with quarterbacks completing 58.1% of their passes and posting a passer rating of 74, the 25th-lowest in the nation.</p>

Texas Longhorns vs Arizona State Sun Devils Betting Pick & Prediction College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl

<p>On Sunday, December 29th, the Falcons and Commanders will face off at 8:20 ET on NBC. The Commanders are favored at -204 on the money line in this week 17 NFC matchup. The Falcons' money line odds are +171, and the Commanders are -4 point favorites on the point spread. The game is being played at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD, and the over/under line is set at 47 points.</p><h3>ATLANTA FALCONS VS WASHINGTON COMMANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Atlanta Falcons +4</p><p>This game will be played at Northwest Stadium at 8:20 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ATLANTA FALCONS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Falcons winning this one by a score of 31 to 23</li><li>Not only do we have the Falcons winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +4</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 47 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Falcons Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Atlanta’s 34-7 win over the Giants in week 16 put them back above .500 at 8-7 and extended their winning streak to two games. The Falcons are now 4-1 in the NFC South, giving them a slight edge over the Saints for first place. Our projections give them a 48.3% chance of winning the division and making the playoffs.</p> <p>Heading into week 17, Atlanta ranks 21st in our NFL power rankings. They have an average scoring margin of -1.5 points per game and are 6-8-1 against the spread. Their O/U record is 5-10, with the under hitting in two straight games.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Falcons rank 15th in our offensive power rankings. They sit 19th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 21.8 points per game. Atlanta is 9th in the league in total yards per game (360.9), with 236.5 passing yards per game (6th) on 32.4 attempts per game. On the ground, they average 124.4 rushing yards per game, ranking 12th in the NFL, on 28.9 attempts per game.</p> <p></p><p>In week 16, the Falcons scored 34 points in their win over the Giants, with 17 points in the 2nd quarter and 14 in the 3rd. Michael Penix Jr. threw for 202 yards (18/27), while Bijan Robinson rushed for 94 yards and 2 touchdowns on 22 carries. Darnell Mooney led the team with 5 catches for 82 yards.</p><p>Atlanta's defense was dominant in their 34-7 win over the Giants, allowing just 45 rushing yards on 13 attempts and forcing two interceptions. The Falcons held the Giants to 234 total yards and limited them to a 33.3% conversion rate on third down. Despite giving up a late touchdown, Atlanta's defense held the Giants to just 189 passing yards and kept them out of the endzone for most of the game.</p><p></p><p>They also recorded three sacks and held the Giants to a 56.4% completion rate on their passes. Additionally, Atlanta won the quarterback hit differential with a +4, even though they lost the tackles for loss differential.</p><h3>Are The Commanders Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Washington heads into week 17 on a three-game winning streak, including a 36-33 win over the Eagles in week 16. The Commanders were 4-point underdogs but managed to pull off the victory, bringing their record to 10-5. They currently sit 2nd in the NFC East and 7th in the conference, with a 93.6% chance of making the playoffs, according to our projections.</p> <p>Washington has an average scoring margin of +5.6 points per game and is 9-5-1 against the spread. Their O/U record is 10-5, with their games averaging 52 points compared to an average line of 46.1.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Commanders sit 7th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 28.8 points per game, which ranks 4th in the NFL. They are 5th in the league in total yards per game (373.5) and 16th in passing yards per game (220.9), despite ranking 20th in passing attempts. On the ground, they average 152.7 rushing yards per game, ranking 3rd, on 31.5 attempts per game. Washington has been strong on 3rd down, converting 45.5% of their attempts, and they rank 2nd in red zone attempts, although they are 28th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Jayden Daniels threw for 258 yards and 5 touchdowns in week 16, with 2 interceptions, in a 36-33 win over the Eagles. He connected with Olamide Zaccheaus 5 times for 70 yards and 2 touchdowns, and added 81 rushing yards on 9 carries. Washington scored 22 points in the 4th quarter, converting 3 of 4 red zone attempts and 7 of 13 3rd downs.</p><p>In their 36-33 win over the Eagles, Washington's defense allowed just 127 passing yards on 15 completions. However, they struggled to stop the run, giving up 211 yards on 39 attempts. Despite this, they held Philadelphia to an 18.8% third-down conversion rate and recorded four sacks. The Eagles averaged 5.4 yards per attempt on the ground.<p></p>Washington's defense also picked off one pass and limited the Eagles to a 53.6% completion percentage. On the defensive front, they won the QB hit and tackles for loss differentials in the game.</p>

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<p>The Sacramento Kings (-132) will host the Indiana Pacers (+112) in a non-conference matchup at the Golden 1 Center. The Pacers are currently on a three-game win streak and have a record of 13-15. The Kings are on a three-game losing streak and have a record of 13-16. The over/under line for this game is 236 points.</p>

<p>This game will tip-off at 6:00 ET and can be seen on NBCS.</p><h3>INDIANA PACERS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -2</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-125 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Indiana Shock Everyone at Golden 1 Center?</h3><p>The Pacers improved to 13-15 on the season with a 120-111 win over the Suns on Thursday. Indiana, who entered the game as +6 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total score of 231 points fell just short of the 235.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A key moment in the game was Indiana's 14-0 run, which extended their lead from 17-13 to 31-13. The Pacers took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring Phoenix 37-24, and entered the 4th with a 97-83 lead. Although the Suns narrowed the gap in the final quarter, Indiana held on for the win.</p><p>Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 25 points and 18 rebounds in their win over the Suns, adding 11 points in the 3rd quarter. Myles Turner and Andrew Nembhard each contributed 19 points, with Nembhard shooting 100% from three and adding 8 points in the 3rd.</p> <p>As a team, the Pacers hit 16 threes at a 39% rate, with an overall FG% of 43.8%. Bennedict Mathurin scored 8 of his 16 points in the 4th quarter, while T.J. McConnell also added 6 of his 11 points in the final period.</p><p>Despite giving up 111 points, the Pacers' defense did enough to secure the win over the Suns. Indiana allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 24 points. They finished strong, holding Phoenix to 28 points in the 4th.</p> <p>Indiana limited the Suns to just 9 threes on 30% shooting from deep. The Pacers also controlled the boards, allowing 7 offensive rebounds while collecting 38 defensive boards. They added 9 steals and 7 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Will Sacramento Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>The Kings dropped to 13-16 on the season after a 103-99 home loss to the Lakers on Saturday. Sacramento, who entered the game as 4-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were well below the O/U line of 227.5, finishing 25.5 points under.</p> <p>Sacramento trailed 31-26 after the 1st quarter but fought back, outscoring the Lakers 27-25 in the 2nd. However, they couldn’t gain much ground, as the Lakers edged them 25-24 in the 3rd. The Kings entered the 4th quarter down 81-77, and both teams scored 22 points in the final period.</p><p>In their 99-point effort against the Lakers, the Kings struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 10 threes at a 27% clip. Overall, they shot 43.3% from the field.</p> <p>De'Aaron Fox was a bright spot, scoring 31 points on 70.6% shooting, including 3 made threes at 60%. Domantas Sabonis added 19 points and 19 rebounds, contributing 7 points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite giving up 31 points in the 1st quarter, the Kings tightened up defensively, allowing just 25 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, and only 22 in the 4th. They held the Lakers to 103 points, even with Los Angeles shooting 48% from the field.</p> <p>Sacramento excelled in defending the three, limiting the Lakers to 9 made threes on 25% shooting. They also sent the Lakers to the line 21 times, where they hit 14 free throws. The Kings finished with 35 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 10 steals.</p>

Indiana Pacers vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Matadors and Trojans. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on BTN, and it's hosted by the Trojans at Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 149.5 points, with USC being favored by -10.5 over CSUN.</p><h3>CSUN MATADORS VS USC TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: CSUN Matadors +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Galen Center at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CSUN MATADORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Trojans.</li><li>Even though we have USC winning straight-up, we like CSUN at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Matadors Ready for a Win at Los Angeles?</h3><h3>CSUN Matadors Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>CSUN improved to 6-3 on the season with a 102-91 road win over Cal Poly on Saturday. The Matadors entered the game as 2-point favorites and covered the spread. The total points of 193 exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 159.5.</p> <p>CSUN took control early, leading 51-34 at halftime, and added another 51 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed 57 points after the break, which is something they’ll need to address moving forward.</p><p>CSUN's offense exploded for 102 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 55.4%. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 57.1% of their threes (8/14), while also converting 69% of their free throws (20/29). The Matadors grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and dished out 18 assists as a team.</p> <p>Owen Koonce led the way with 25 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field and 44.4% from three-point range. PJ Fuller II added 22 points and 7 assists, while Grady Lewis and Marcus Adams Jr. each contributed 17 points, with Adams hitting 3 of 5 threes and Lewis grabbing 14 rebounds.</p><p>CSUN's defense gave up 91 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 27 attempts, a 63% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, CSUN's defense saw their opponents hit 12 of 43 three-point attempts, a 27% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 30 times, where they made 21 free throws, shooting 70%. CSUN gave up 16 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Trojans Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>USC improved to 7-4 on the season with an 89-63 win over Montana State on Sunday. The Trojans, who were favored by nine points, not only covered the spread but also saw the game’s total points exceed the 142.5 O/U line, finishing at 152.</p> <p>USC dominated early, leading 47-21 at halftime, but both teams scored 42 points in the second half, indicating a more even final 20 minutes.</p><p>USC put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 55.6%. They connected on 57.8% of their two-point attempts (26/45) and hit 33.3% from beyond the arc (6/18). At the free-throw line, they shot 79.2%, making 19 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>The Trojans grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 18 assists. Desmond Claude led the way with 19 points on 6/8 shooting, while Saint Thomas added 17 points, hitting 7 of 11 shots and going 1/1 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite giving up 63 points, USC's defense struggled, allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. Inside the arc, they conceded 26 two-point baskets on 45 attempts, a 57% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, USC's defense gave up 6 threes on 18 attempts, with their opponent shooting 33%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 19 free throws, shooting 79%.</p>

CSUN Matadors vs USC Trojans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Owls and Explorers game? Catch the action at John Glaser Arena in Philadelphia, PA, as the Explorers hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have La Salle as the -1 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 151 points.</p><h3>TEMPLE OWLS VS LA SALLE EXPLORERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: La Salle Explorers -1</p><p>This game will be played at John Glaser Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LA SALLE EXPLORERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Explorers.</li><li>Not only will La Salle pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Temple Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Temple picked up an 87-80 road win over UMass on Saturday, November 23rd. The Owls entered the game as +2 point underdogs but not only pulled off the win, they also covered the spread.</p> <p>Temple led 43-36 at halftime and matched UMass point-for-point in the 2nd half, with both teams scoring 44 points. The total points for the game hit 167, going over the pre-game O/U line of 147.5.</p><p>Temple put up 87 points in their latest game, shooting 47.5% from the field. They hit just 29.4% from three-point range, connecting on 5 of 17 attempts, while their two-point shooting was a solid 54.8% (23/42).</p> <p>The Owls struggled with ball movement, recording only 5 assists, but they grabbed 14 offensive rebounds. Jamal Mashburn Jr. led the way with 26 points, hitting 2 of 4 from deep, while Daniel Hankins-Sanford added 15 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the floor.</p><p>Temple's defense gave up 80 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 41% from the field. They were effective in limiting three-point damage, as the opponent shot just 5/23 from deep, a 21% success rate.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Temple's defense struggled, with the opponent hitting 54% of their two-point attempts (20/37). They also sent the other team to the line 48 times, where they converted 77% of their free throws.</p><h3>Do the Explorers Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>La Salle Explorers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Explorers picked up a 92-77 win over Stetson on Saturday, November 23rd. La Salle, who entered the game as -11.5 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After trailing 41-40 at halftime, La Salle turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Stetson 52-36. The total points for the game reached 169, surpassing the O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>La Salle's offense put up 92 points in their last game, shooting 47.8% from the field and hitting 47.6% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 21 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.1%, and they added 16 points from the free-throw line, shooting 76.2% from the stripe.</p> <p>Corey McKeithan led the way with 27 points, hitting 5 of 8 threes, while Mehki Ellison added 20 points, shooting 4 of 7 from deep. La Salle grabbed 15 offensive rebounds, with Mac Etienne pulling down 9 boards and shooting 83.3% from the field.</p><p>La Salle's defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 27 made field goals on 64 attempts.</p> <p>From two-point range, the other team shot 44%, hitting 20 of 45 shots. From beyond the arc, they made 7 of 19 threes, shooting 36%. La Salle also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 88%.</p>

Temple Owls vs La Salle Explorers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Hornets and Tommies game? Catch the action at Schoenecker Arena in Saint Paul, MN, as the Tommies hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on Summ. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 132 points, with the Tommies being the favored team playing at home against the Hornets.</p><h3>SACRAMENTO STATE HORNETS VS ST. THOMAS (MN) TOMMIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento State Hornets +9</p><p>This game will be played at Schoenecker Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO STATE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 83-64 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Not only will Sacramento State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Heading into today's matchup, the Sacramento State Hornets are 9-point underdogs on the road against St. Thomas. So far this season, Sacramento State has an overall record of 4-10 and a conference record of 0-2.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 road games, the Hornets are just 2-8. In their last game, they were able to pull off the upset, defeating Kansas City by a score of 67-64.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Sacramento State has gone 2-5-1 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Hornets have a mark of 3-6-1.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Sacramento State is 6-6, and today's line of 132 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (141.4).</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Sacramento State offense ended with 67 points against Kansas City. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 57.4% and made 3 threes. Offensively, the Hornets have a season long field goal percentage of 43%, which is 308th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 257th in percentage and 62nd in three-pointers made.</p><p>At present, the Hornets' defense is nationally ranked 182nd, allowing 73.1 points per game. In today's game, the Sacramento State defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 3 three-pointers while giving up 64 points.</p><h3>Will the Tommies Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>St. Thomas (MN) comes into today's game with a record of 11-5 and are favored by 9 points over Sacramento State. So far this season, the Tommies have gone 4-1 at home and have won their last three games.</p>

<p>In their last game, St. Thomas faced off against Idaho and came away with a 75-67 victory. Over their last ten games at home, the Tommies have gone an impressive 9-1.</p><p>As the favorite this season, St. Thomas has gone 3-4 vs. the spread. Over their last three games as the favorite, the Tommies are 3-0 ATS and 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games as the favorite. At home this season, St. Thomas is just 2-3 ATS and 4-3 ATS in their last 10 home games.</p><p>St. Thomas (MN) has an over/under record of 4-9 this season and today's line of 132 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (135.2). So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total in those games is 130 points.</p><p>The Tommies' offense wrapped up their last game with 75 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 72.8 points per contest. The top scorer for the Tommies was Drake Dobbs with 16 points, while Kendall Blue also chipped in with 15 points.</p><p>At present, the Tommies' defense is nationally ranked 10th, allowing 61.2 points per game. St. Thomas (MN) will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Idaho to just 41% shooting in their most recent game.</p>

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