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<p>At 7:00 ET, the Orlando Magic will host the Miami Heat in an Eastern Southeast division matchup. The Magic are currently favored by 1.5 points and have won two straight games. The Heat (+101) are 14-13 on the season and sit 6th in the Eastern Conference. The over/under line is set at 207.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando. The Magic (-120) are 19-12 overall and are 4th in the East. Miami is 2nd in the Southeast division.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 128-77 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.1% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Miami Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Miami moved above .500 for the season with a 110-95 win over the Nets on Monday, improving to 14-13. The Heat were favored by 9.5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 205 points fell short of the 210.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Miami jumped out to a 39-28 lead after the 1st quarter, but Brooklyn responded by taking the 2nd quarter 29-19. The Heat regained control by winning the 3rd quarter 25-21 and pulled away in the 4th, outscoring the Nets 27-17 to seal the win.</p><p>The Heat shot 49.3% from the field and connected on 17 threes at a 41.5% clip in their win over the Nets. Bam Adebayo led the way with 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 66.7% from the floor.</p> <p>Nikola Jovic added 18 points, hitting 4 threes at 80% efficiency. Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson each contributed 17 points, with Herro also grabbing 12 rebounds and dishing out 9 assists.</p><p>The Heat's defense shined in their win over the Nets, holding them to just 95 points on 39% shooting. Miami tightened up in the 4th quarter, allowing only 17 points to secure the victory.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Nets hit 13 threes at a 38% clip. The Heat sent Brooklyn to the line 20 times, where they made 16 free throws. Miami also recorded 6 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Magic Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Magic improved to 19-12 on the season with a 108-104 win over the Celtics on Monday. Orlando, who were +10 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total score of 212 points fell just under the 214.5-point line.</p> <p>Orlando rallied after a slow start, where they trailed 58-43 at halftime. They turned things around with a strong 3rd quarter, outscoring Boston 36-21, and went into the 4th tied at 79. The Magic then edged out the Celtics 29-25 in the final quarter to secure the win.</p><p>In their win over the Celtics, the Magic shot 44.6% from the field, but connected on 13 threes at a 39.4% clip. Tristan da Silva led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 threes at 50%, while Trevelin Queen added 17 points and 3 threes, shooting 75% from deep.</p> <p>Jalen Suggs contributed 16 points, including 9 in the 3rd quarter. Queen also had a big 3rd, scoring 10 points in the period.</p><p>Despite a shaky start, the Magic tightened up defensively after the 1st quarter, allowing just 26 points in the 2nd and 21 in the 3rd to help secure a win over the Celtics. Orlando held Boston to 104 points on 44% shooting.</p> <p>The Magic were particularly effective in defending the three, limiting the Celtics to 8 made threes on 24% shooting. Orlando also recorded 11 steals and 9 blocks in the game.</p>

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

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<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>

Utah Jazz vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>The Hornets (-172) will be looking to snap a five-game losing streak when they take on the Wizards (+146) in a Southeast Division matchup. The over/under line for the game is 227.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Capital One Arena in Washington and is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 ET. The Hornets are currently 13th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 7-22, while the Wizards are 15th in the East and have dropped two straight.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte Hornets -4</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-126 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Our projections have LaMelo Ball finishing with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hornets finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hornets Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>The Hornets fell to 7-22 on the season after a 114-101 home loss to the Rockets on Monday. Charlotte, who entered the game as +6 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 215, falling short of the 221-point over/under line.</p> <p>Houston took control early, going on a 14-0 run to extend their lead from 14-10 to 28-14. The Rockets dominated the 1st and 2nd quarters, outscoring the Hornets 62-31. Charlotte showed some fight in the 2nd half, winning the 3rd and 4th quarters 70-52, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.</p><p>The Hornets struggled offensively in their 114-101 loss to the Rockets, shooting just 41.6% from the field and hitting only 10 threes at a 27.8% clip. Miles Bridges led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, while LaMelo Ball added 23 points and connected on 5 threes at 45.5% efficiency.</p> <p>Bridges scored 15 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Ball added 13 in the 3rd. Moussa Diabaté was perfect from the field, finishing with 14 points, including 6 in the final period.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 22 points, the Hornets couldn’t overcome their earlier struggles, giving up 31 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, and 30 in the 3rd, leading to a 114-101 loss to the Rockets. Charlotte held Houston to 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Hornets did a solid job defending the perimeter, as the Rockets hit 13 threes on 31% shooting. Houston also went 15/19 from the free-throw line. Charlotte finished with 8 steals and 6 blocks but allowed 21 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Wizards Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>The Wizards fell to 4-23 on the season after a 123-105 loss to the Thunder on Monday. Washington entered the game as +18 point underdogs, and the final score resulted in a push. The total points for the game were 228, just over the pre-game line of 226.5.</p> <p>Washington started strong, leading 32-29 after the 1st quarter. However, a 15-0 run by the Thunder in the 2nd quarter shifted momentum. The Wizards kept it close, entering the 4th quarter down 91-87, but were outscored 32-18 in the final period.</p><p>In their 123-105 loss to the Thunder, the Wizards shot just 39.6% from the field, but connected on 16 threes at a 37.2% rate. Jordan Poole led the way with 31 points, hitting 5 threes at 41.7% efficiency.</p> <p>Bub Carrington added 14 points, knocking down 4 threes at 50% from deep. Poole scored 16 of his points in the 2nd quarter, while Jonas Valančiūnas added 8 of his 12 points in the opening period.</p><p>Defensively, the Wizards struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 38 points, which contributed to their 123-105 loss to the Thunder. Despite the loss, they did manage to hold Oklahoma City to just 10 made threes on 26% shooting from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Washington sent the Thunder to the line 22 times, where they hit 19 free throws. The Wizards finished with 38 defensive rebounds but allowed 19 offensive boards. They also recorded 7 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p>

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

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<p>The Oregon State Beavers are the -12.5 point favorites as they host the Colorado State Rams in a week six non-conference matchup. Kick-off is set for 6:30 ET from Reser Stadium in Corvallis on Saturday, October 5th. The over/under line is currently 47.5 points. The Beavers come in with a 3-1 record, while the Rams are 2-2 on the season. The game will be broadcast on CW.</p><h3>COLORADO STATE RAMS VS OREGON STATE BEAVERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oregon State Beavers -12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Reser Stadium at 6:30 ET on Saturday, October 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OREGON STATE BEAVERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Oregon State Beavers winning this one by a score of 33 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the Oregon State Beavers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -12.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 47.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Colorado State Rams Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Colorado State enters Week 6 with a 2-2 record, facing Oregon State. They rank 118th in our CFB power rankings but have a 37.7% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Rams are 1-1 at home and 0-1 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>They’ve been favored in just one game, going 1-0 as the favorite and 0-2 as the underdog. Colorado State’s average scoring margin is -10, and they are 1-2 against the spread this season.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record is 0-3, with an average line of 56.7 points. This week’s line is 47.5, and their games have averaged 47 points per contest.</p><p>Colorado State’s offense has struggled heading into week 6, averaging just 18.5 points per game, placing them 124th in our offensive power rankings. Their passing game has been particularly weak, ranking 116th nationally with 154.2 yards per game. Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi has thrown for 602 yards, with two touchdowns and four interceptions, resulting in a passer rating of 66. The team ranks 129th in passer rating nationally.</p> <p>On third downs, Colorado State has converted only 33.3% of their attempts. Justin Marshall leads the rushing attack with 270 yards, as the Rams average 175.2 rushing yards per game. Tory Horton, the leading receiver, has 120 yards on 10 catches.</p><p>Colorado State's defense held UTEP to just 17 points in their recent game, allowing only 48 rushing yards on 25 attempts but giving up 276 yards through the air. They also forced an interception in the 27-17 win.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, Colorado State ranks 39th nationally in rushing yards allowed, giving up 114 yards per game. However, they’ve struggled against the pass, allowing 283 yards per game, which ranks 154th in the country.</p><h3>Are The Oregon State Beavers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Oregon State enters Week 6 with a 3-1 record, ranked 60th in our CFB power rankings. They have a 90.9% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but a 0% chance of winning the Pac-12. The Beavers are 1-1 at home and 2-0 on the road this season.</p> <p>Against the spread, Oregon State is 2-1, with a +6.5 average scoring margin. They are 2-0 ATS as the favorite and 0-1 as the underdog.</p> <p>This week’s over/under line is 47.5 points. The Beavers’ average O/U line is 51.3 points, and their over/under record is 2-1, with games averaging 49 points.</p><p>Oregon State’s offense is centered around their run game, ranking 11th nationally with 275 rushing yards per game. They are 14th in rushing attempts, averaging 48 per game. Jam Griffin leads the team with 413 rushing yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored four touchdowns. The Beavers are 15th in third-down conversions, converting 50.8% of their attempts, and they are 59th in scoring, with 27.8 points per game. Our power rankings place them 57th heading into week 6.</p> <p>Gevani McCoy, Oregon State’s quarterback, has thrown for 550 yards and has a passer rating of 85. He has not thrown an interception but has only one touchdown pass. The Beavers are 117th in passing yards per game. McCoy has completed 64.4% of his passes. Trent Walker leads the receivers with 229 yards on 23 catches.</p><p>Oregon State's defense is ranked 28th nationally, allowing 21.2 points per game. In their recent game against Purdue, they gave up 21 points but limited Purdue to just 12 first downs and 226 total yards, including 52 rushing yards on 30 attempts. The secondary allowed 174 passing yards and recorded one interception.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 166.5 rushing yards per game against Oregon State, ranking 112th nationally, on just 24.8 rushing attempts per game, the sixth-fewest in the country. The Beavers' pass defense has allowed 174.5 yards per game, with a 55.8% completion rate and a passer rating of 76.2.</p>

Colorado State Rams vs Oregon State Beavers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/5/24

<p>The Giants are +322 on the money line as they host the Colts at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. The Colts are favored by -7.5 on the road, with the over/under line set at 40.5 points. This non-conference matchup is being televised by FOX, and the Giants' point spread is +7.5. The game kicks off at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>INDIANAPOLIS COLTS VS NEW YORK GIANTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Indianapolis Colts -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at MetLife Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE INDIANAPOLIS COLTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Colts winning this one by a score of 28 to 20</li><li>Not only do we have the Colts winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -7.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 40.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Colts Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>After a week 15 loss to the Broncos, the Colts bounced back with a 38-30 win over the Titans in week 16, bringing their record to 7-8. Indianapolis was a 4-point favorite and covered the spread, moving their ATS record to 9-6. They are 3-2 as favorites and 6-4 as underdogs. The over has hit in three straight Colts games, including week 16, when they and the Titans combined for 68 points, easily surpassing the 42.5-point line.</p> <p>Heading into week 17, the Colts rank 25th in our power rankings and have a 13% chance of making the playoffs. They are 8th in the AFC and 2nd in the AFC South, with a 2-3 division record. They are 4-3 at home and 3-5 on the road.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Colts are 27th in our offensive power rankings. They rank 21st in the NFL in both points (21.2) and yards (321.1) per game. Indianapolis has leaned heavily on the run game, ranking 8th in both rushing attempts (28.6) and yards (135.2) per game. On the passing side, they are 28th in the league with 185.9 yards per game, despite ranking 22nd in attempts.</p> <p>In week 16, the Colts scored 38 points against the Titans, with 24 coming in the 2nd quarter. Jonathan Taylor had a huge game, rushing for 218 yards and 3 touchdowns on 29 carries. Anthony Richardson threw for 131 yards, completing 7 of 11 passes, with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Josh Downs led the team in receiving with 3 catches for 61 yards and a touchdown.</p><p>In their 38-30 win over the Titans, the Colts' defense allowed 242 passing yards on 23 completions. They picked off three passes and held Tennessee to 45.5% on third down. The Colts defended the run well, allowing just 65 yards on 22 attempts, and their secondary limited the Titans to a 67.6% completion rate. However, they did give up two passing touchdowns.<p></p>Despite allowing 307 total yards, the Colts' defense made key plays in the passing game to help secure the win. They managed only one sack but did generate three interceptions and held the Titans to 3.0 yards per attempt on the ground.</p><h3>Are The Giants Going Win In At Upset At MetLife Stadium</h3><p>The Giants enter week 17 against the Colts looking to end a 10-game losing streak, which includes a 34-7 loss to the Falcons in week 16. This leaves New York at 2-13, ranking 31st in our power rankings. They are 0-8 at home and 2-5 on the road, with both wins coming away from MetLife Stadium.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Giants are 4-11, including two straight ATS losses. They were unable to cover as 9.5-point underdogs against Atlanta. Their O/U record is 5-10, with their games averaging 38.5 points compared to a 41.7-point line.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Giants rank 30th in our offensive power rankings. They are 31st in the NFL in points per game (14.3) and last in total yards, averaging 292.3 per game. Despite ranking 7th in passing attempts, they are 29th in passing yards, with 185.4 per game. On the ground, they rank 22nd in rushing yards, averaging 106.9 per game on 24.6 attempts.</p> <p>In week 16, the Giants scored just 7 points, all in the 2nd quarter, in a 34-7 loss to the Falcons. Drew Lock threw for 210 yards, completing 22 of 39 passes, with 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions. Malik Nabers led the team with 7 catches for 68 yards. The Giants converted 33.3% of their 3rd downs and went 1/2 in the red zone.</p><p>The Giants' defense struggled to generate pressure in their most recent game, failing to record any sacks and losing the quarterback hit differential by -4. Despite allowing just 202 passing yards, they gave up 34 points in a 34-7 loss to the Falcons. New York allowed Atlanta to convert on 57.1% of their third down attempts and ran for 127 yards on 38 attempts.<p></p>New York's defense did come up with one interception and limited the Falcons to 3.3 yards per rushing attempt. In the passing game, the Giants didn't give up any big plays, but Atlanta was efficient enough to come away with a lopsided victory.</p>

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

Let’s see if we can keep some Big 12 mojo going after yesterday’s easy winner on the over between West Virginia and Oklahoma State. Our focus will be on the latest tip of the night between Kansas and TCU.

The Horned Frogs are the host squad in Fort Worth for this one, but the money has been coming in on Kansas, as the Jayhawks are up to -5.5 in the markets with a total of 139 at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker"><strong>Bookmaker Sportsbook</strong></a>. Citing the odds from Bookmaker brought us some luck yesterday, so we’ll do it again today and remind you that a 100% Deposit Match Bonus awaits with your first deposit.

Will it be Rock <strong>Chalk</strong> Jayhawk in this one? Or will the Horned Frogs come away with a cover and maybe even an outright upset? Let’s find out.
<h3><strong><u>Kansas</u></strong><strong><u> Jayhawks</u></strong></h3>
Bill Self’s bunch is coming off of a hideously bad performance against Texas over the weekend. Only 1,500 fans are allowed in Phog Allen Fieldhouse, but you can bet that their voices were heard in Kansas’s 25-point home loss to Texas. The Jayhawks went 3-of-23 from 3 and just 20-of-65 from the field as a whole in the 84-59 blowout loss.

You’d have to think that there is nowhere to go but up. Kansas is 8-2 on the young year with a 4-5 mark against the number. The game against Washburn was not lined. Kansas failed to cover in a four-point win over Kentucky and also in a one-point win over Creighton. They did cover with an outright win in Lubbock to start 1-0 in conference play.

The Jayhawks had .802 points per possession against Texas on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Longhorns scored 1.142 PPP. That was the second-worst defensive performance for Kansas. The worst came in the season opener against Gonzaga, but the Bulldogs will do that to a lot of teams.

There is still a ton of talent on this Kansas roster, even with last season’s departures. The problem is that freshman Jalen Wilson has outshined the returnees in a lot of ways. The upper classmen need to be better and more consistent for Kansas. The Jayhawks also need to get inside more frequently. They’ve been a bad jump shooting team this season, shooting just 29% from the mid-range and 35.6% from 3. The 35.6% does crack the top 100, but Kansas has struggled to shoot over the length of Kentucky and Texas.
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<h3><strong><u>TCU Horned Frogs</u></strong></h3>
Jamie Dixon’s TCU team lost a thriller to Oklahoma and followed that up with a non-conference loss to Providence. This is a little bit of a tough spot for TCU. They’ve only played once since December 22 and just played a really awful game against a Prairie View A&amp;M team that ranks near the bottom 50 in the country.

In that game, TCU had .898 PPP, which was the second-lowest output of the season for the Horned Frogs. Their only game that came in lower was against Liberty, which was a bit of a surprise in and of itself. TCU ranks 57th nationally in 2P%, but 293rd in FT%. The Horned Frogs will have to get better at the line, especially in games projected to be close like most of their Big 12 contests.

Opponents are only shooting 28.2% from distance against TCU. They’ve really committed to defending the 3 and have been able to rotate in a lot of guys to keep the defensive legs fresh. North Dakota State is the only team to make more than seven three-pointers in a game against TCU this season.

Like I said, Kansas needs to get the ball inside. If they’re going to rely on the long-distance jumpers, they’re going to play right into the strengths of this TCU defense. If the Jayhawks are struggling defensively, they could resort to Hack-A-Sam, which means fouling TCU big man Kevin Samuel. The 6-foot-11 junior is shooting 65.3% from the floor and just 45.2% at the free throw line. In his collegiate career, Samuel is a 41.2% free throw shooter.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
This looks like a down and dirty defensive affair. Kansas has played some elevated tempo games, but it seems as though they’ve just let the opponents dictate the pace. TCU is below average in tempo and Dixon’s team will probably keep slowing down as the season progresses. They were 320th in adjusted tempo last season.

Kansas can’t consistently get to the interior to get high-percentage looks and TCU defends the perimeter well. Kansas has seen better days defensively, but the Jayhawks still have length and athleticism and have been able to play quality defense without fouling.

I’m looking under 139 in this one.
<h4><strong>Pick: Under 139</strong></h4>
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<p>The Vikings are favored at -123 on the money line as they host the Packers at 4:25 ET on Sunday, December 29th at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The Vikings are -1.5 point favorites on the point spread. This week 17 NFC North matchup is being televised on FOX, with the over/under line set at 48.5 points.</p><h3>GREEN BAY PACKERS VS MINNESOTA VIKINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Green Bay Packers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at U.S. Bank Stadium at 4:25 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GREEN BAY PACKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Packers winning this one by a score of 30 to 26</li><li>Not only do we have the Packers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +1.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 48.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Packers Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>With a 34-0 win over the Saints in week 16, the Packers improved to 11-4, putting them 2nd in our power rankings and giving them a 100% chance of making the playoffs. However, they have no chance of winning the NFC North, as they are 1-3 in division games and sit 3rd in the standings. Green Bay has won two straight, including a 17-point victory over the Seahawks in week 15.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Packers are 8-6-1, with a +8.4 scoring margin. They have covered in two straight games, including a 34-point win over the Saints as 14-point favorites in week 16. The O/U line was 43.5, and the teams combined for 34 points, putting the under at 2-0 in Green Bay’s last two games.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Packers are 6th in our offensive power rankings. They are 7th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 27.5 points per game, and they rank 4th in total yards with 377.3 per game. Despite being 26th in passing attempts, they are 11th in passing yards, with 230.1 per game. On the ground, they rank 6th in rushing attempts and 4th in rushing yards, averaging 147.3 per game. Green Bay is 14th in the league in 3rd-down conversions, with a 38.6% success rate.</p> <p>Jordan Love has gone three straight games without an interception, posting a passer rating of 88 in week 16, with 182 yards and a touchdown. Josh Jacobs led the team in rushing with 69 yards on 13 carries, while Jayden Reed had 76 receiving yards on 3 catches. Before Reed's week 16 performance, Christian Watson had led the team in receiving for two straight games, but he is questionable for week 17 with a knee injury.</p><p>The Packers' defense was dominant in their most recent game, pitching a shutout in a 34-0 win over the Saints. They allowed just 196 total yards and limited the Saints to 67 yards on 20 rushing attempts. In the passing game, the Packers gave up only 129 yards and held the Saints to a 50% completion rate. They also came away with one interception.</p><p></p><p>On third downs, the Packers allowed the Saints to convert just 36.4% of their chances. Green Bay's defense also came up with three sacks and had three more quarterback hits than the Saints.</p><h3>Will The Vikings Win At Home Over The Packers?</h3><p>With an eight-game winning streak, the Vikings are now 13-2 this season, including a 7-1 record at home and 6-1 on the road. Minnesota has a 100% chance of making the playoffs but only a 23.7% chance of winning the NFC North, where they are 3-1. They rank 7th in our NFL power rankings heading into week 17.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Vikings are 10-4-1, including three straight wins. In week 16, they covered as 2.5-point favorites, beating the Seahawks 27-24. The combined score of 51 points went over the 43-point line. Minnesota’s O/U record is 6-9 this season.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Vikings' offense ranks 10th in our power rankings. They are 9th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 26.4 points per game, and 12th in total yards per game with 346.3. Minnesota has been strong in the passing game, ranking 8th with 235.3 yards per game on 30.9 attempts per contest. They are 18th in passing attempts. On the ground, the Vikings rank 17th in rushing yards per game, with 111.1, on 27.5 attempts per game. Minnesota has been excellent in the 1st quarter, leading the NFL in points scored.</p> <p>Sam Darnold threw for 246 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 16, going 22/35 without an interception. Justin Jefferson had 10 catches for 144 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Aaron Jones rushed for 67 yards on 18 carries. The Vikings struggled on 3rd down, converting just 3 of 12 attempts, but they scored on both of their red zone trips.</p><p>In their 27-24 win over the Seahawks, the Vikings' defense gave up 302 passing yards on 31 completions, but they did force two interceptions. Seattle managed only 59 rushing yards on 15 attempts. The Vikings allowed three passing touchdowns and gave up 361 total yards, but they held Seattle to a 20% third-down conversion rate. Minnesota's defense also recorded two sacks and had a good day in terms of tackles for loss and QB hits.</p>

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

<p>Planning on watching today's Sharks and Kraken game? Catch the action at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, as the Kraken hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on NBCS. This Pacific division matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Kraken are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Sharks.</p><h3>SAN JOSE SHARKS VS SEATTLE KRAKEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Kraken -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SEATTLE KRAKEN:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Kraken to secure a 3-2 victory.</li><li>Take the Kraken on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sharks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will San Jose Be The Talk of Climate Pledge Arena?</h3><p>The Sharks fell to 8-13-5 after a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. San Jose was the underdog on the puck line, and the total of 5 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> <p>San Jose took the lead at 2:37 in the second period, but the Canucks responded with three unanswered goals. The Sharks managed to tie it up at 18:43 in the third, only for Vancouver to score the winner with just 26 seconds left.</p><p>San Jose's offense was held to just two goals in their 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Mikael Granlund netted his 6th goal of the season, while Nico Sturm opened the scoring with his 2nd goal, coming 2:37 into the second period.</p> <p>The Sharks fired 23 shots on goal but were hindered by 16 giveaways. Tyler Toffoli picked up his 5th assist of the season, and William Eklund added his 7th assist on Granlund's goal.</p><p>San Jose’s defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up a late goal to the Canucks with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period, which led to a 3-2 loss. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with a save percentage of 89.3%, and the Sharks' defense finished with 6 takeaways and 21 hits.</p><h3>Do the Kraken Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Seattle fell below .500 with a 2-0 loss to the Bruins, bringing their record to 11-12-1. The Kraken’s defense struggled early, allowing both goals in the first period.</p>

<p>The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 2. Seattle, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. They were shut out offensively, managing 23 shots on goal.</p><p>Seattle's offense was held scoreless in their 2-0 loss to Boston. The Kraken put 23 shots on goal but couldn't find the back of the net. They also had 19 giveaways, which didn't help their cause.</p> <p>Seattle was blanked in all three periods, with no players registering a goal or assist. The team remains at 11-12-1 after the loss.</p><p>Seattle's defense gave up the first goal just 3:23 into the game and another at 10:03 in the first period, but they didn't allow any more after that. Goalie Joey Daccord finished with 31 saves and a 93.9% save percentage. The Kraken's defense also recorded 4 takeaways and 18 hits.</p>

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