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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Redhawks versus the Lancers? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center in Riverside, CA. This Western Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 142.5 points, and California Baptist is favored to win by -4.5 at home vs. Seattle.</p><h3>SEATTLE REDHAWKS VS CALIFORNIA BAPTIST LANCERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: California Baptist Lancers -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA BAPTIST LANCERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-71 in favor of the Lancers.</li><li>Not only will California Baptist pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Redhawks Make it Happen in Riverside?</h3><h3>Seattle Redhawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Seattle’s season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 3-9 after a 71-69 home loss to Nicholls on Monday. The Redhawks were -10 favorites going into the game but couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 140, just under the O/U line of 145.5.</p> 

<p>Seattle trailed 35-32 at halftime but managed to outscore Nicholls 37-36 in the second half. However, it wasn’t enough to pull off the win.</p><p>In their latest game, the Seattle Redhawks put up 69 points, shooting 42% from the field and 41.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 17 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 48%, and they connected on 74.1% of their free throws, going 20 of 27 from the line.</p> <p>Byron Ireland led the way with 19 points on 7 of 10 shooting, while Trae English added 13 points and 5 assists. Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe contributed 12 points and 9 rebounds, and Brayden Maldonado hit 3 of 4 threes, finishing with 11 points.</p><p>Seattle's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field on 21 of 50 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 14 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, also at a 42% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Seattle's defense conceded 7 threes on 17 attempts, with opponents hitting 41%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 20 for 74%. Seattle allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored California Baptist?</h3><p>California Baptist fell to 7-7 on the season after a 71-63 loss to UC Irvine on Monday, December 30th. The Lancers, who were +3.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread in this home game.</p> <p>Despite leading 29-25 at halftime, California Baptist allowed 46 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The combined points of 134 fell short of the O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>California Baptist put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 46.7%. They connected on 6 of 7 free throws, good for 85.7%, and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds, dishing out 14 assists as a team.</p> <p>Bent Leuchten led the way with 20 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field. Adam Moussa also contributed 19 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes, while Dominique Daniels Jr. added 19 points despite shooting just 28.6% overall and 27.3% from deep.</p><p>California Baptist gave up 71 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 24 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 15 makes on 33 two-point shots, a 45% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Lancers' defense saw the other team hit 9 of 27 attempts, good for 33%. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 7 times, where they converted 6, an 85% success rate. California Baptist allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Red Raiders and Runnin' Utes. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Runnin' Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT. Get ready to place your bets! In this Big 12 matchup, Texas Tech is favored bt -2.5 vs. Utah. The over/under for the game is 154.5 points.</p><h3>TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS VS UTAH RUNNIN' UTES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Runnin' Utes +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Jon M. Huntsman Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH RUNNIN' UTES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Runnin' Utes.</li><li>Not only will Utah pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Texas Tech Stun the Crowd at Jon M. Huntsman Center?</h3><h3>Texas Tech Red Raiders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Texas Tech dropped to 9-3 on the season after an 87-83 home loss to UCF on Tuesday, December 31st. The Red Raiders were -13.5 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Texas Tech trailed 47-41 at halftime but outscored UCF 42-40 in the second half. The total points for the game were 170, surpassing the O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>In their last game, Texas Tech put up 83 points, shooting 45.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.2%, with a 53.6% success rate on two-pointers (30/56). However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 18.8% of their threes (3/16). At the free-throw line, they connected on 77.8% of their attempts (14/18) and grabbed 17 offensive rebounds, finishing with 13 assists.</p> <p>JT Toppin led the way with 26 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 57.9% from the field. Darius Johnson added 24 points, shooting 70.0% overall and 66.7% from three (2/3). Keyshawn Hall contributed 22 points, hitting 69.2% of his shots and going 4/4 from deep.</p><p>Texas Tech's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 53% of their two-point attempts, going 30/56 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Texas Tech held their opponent to 18% shooting, with just 3 made threes on 16 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 14 for 77%. Texas Tech also allowed 17 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Utah Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Utah Runnin' Utes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Utah's season record dropped to 8-4 after an 81-56 loss to Baylor on Tuesday. The Utes, who were +11.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread in this one.</p> 

<p>Utah struggled offensively in the first half, scoring just 17 points, and while they improved with 39 points in the second half, they allowed 44 points to Baylor after halftime. The game’s total points of 137 fell short of the 152.5 O/U line.</p><p>Utah's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 56 points on 31.8% shooting from the field. They hit only 23.3% of their three-point attempts, going 7-for-30 from deep, and their free-throw shooting was also lacking at 53.8%.</p> <p>VJ Edgecombe led the way with 19 points, shooting 60% from the field and 50% from three. Hunter Erickson was efficient as well, hitting 3-of-4 from beyond the arc and finishing with 13 points on 71.4% shooting overall.</p><p>Despite Utah's defensive efforts, they gave up 81 points, with their opponents shooting 40% from the field. Utah allowed 37 two-point attempts, with the other team converting 51% of those shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Utah's defense held their opponents to 28% shooting, with 9 made threes on 32 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 18 times, where they hit 16 free throws, an 88% success rate. Utah allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Utah Runnin' Utes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cardinal versus the Panthers? Tip off is at at 6:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA. The odds for this Atlantic Coast conference game currently have Pittsburgh as the -9.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 151.5 points.</p><h3>STANFORD CARDINAL VS PITTSBURGH PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Panthers -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Petersen Events Center at 6:30 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will Pittsburgh pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Stanford Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Stanford fell to 9-4 on the season after an 85-71 road loss to Clemson on Wednesday. The Cardinal entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 156 exceeded the over/under line of 143.5.</p> 

<p>Stanford trailed 43-41 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 30 points while allowing 42.</p><p>Stanford's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 44.3% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range. They were efficient at the free-throw line, hitting 91.7% of their attempts, and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Chase Hunter led the way with 22 points, while Oziyah Sellers added 20 on 77.8% shooting. Chauncey Wiggins contributed 17 points, hitting 4 of 5 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Stanford's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 48% shooting. They allowed 51% shooting from two-point range, with the opposing team hitting 20 of 39 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Stanford's opponents shot 42%, making 8 of 19 threes. They also sent the other team to the line 24 times, where they converted 21 free throws at an 87% rate. Stanford gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Does Pittsburgh Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Pittsburgh Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Pittsburgh improved to 11-2 on the season with an 86-74 win over California on Wednesday. Despite being -14 favorites, the Panthers didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 160, surpassing the over/under line of 154.5.</p> 

<p>Pittsburgh trailed 42-38 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Cal 48-32 to secure the win.</p><p>Pittsburgh's offense put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 44.4% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.7%, and they hit 76.5% of their free throws, going 26-for-34 from the line.</p> <p>Jaland Lowe led the way with 27 points and 8 assists, despite shooting just 39.1% overall and 20% from three. Cameron Corhen was efficient, hitting 7 of 8 shots for 19 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Pittsburgh's defensive efforts, they gave up 74 points, with their opponents shooting 50% from the field. Inside the arc, the Panthers allowed 18 of 34 shots to fall, a 52% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Pittsburgh's defense couldn't contain their opponents, who hit 8 of 18 attempts, shooting 44%. The Panthers also sent them to the free-throw line 34 times, where they converted 26 free throws at a 76% clip.</p>

Stanford Cardinal vs Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>Betting on today's Hockey Club and Stars game? Catch the action at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX, as the Stars hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6 goals and the Stars are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Hockey Club.</p><h3>UTAH HOCKEY CLUB VS DALLAS STARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Stars -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS STARS:</h3><ul><li>Based on our analysis, we foresee the Stars winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Stars on the moneyline</li><li>The Stars should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Hockey Club Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Utah Hockey Club fell to 17-15-6 after a 4-3 road loss to the Golden Knights. The game’s total was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 7, pushing it over the line. Utah, as the underdog, didn’t cover the puck line.</p>

<p>Utah led 2-0 before Vegas scored four unanswered goals. Logan Cooley opened the scoring at 11:52 in the first period, and Ian Cole added another at 12:00 in the second. The Golden Knights tied it up with a goal at 19:59 in the second period and took the lead in the third. Alexander Kerfoot’s goal at 13:10 in the third tied it for Utah, but Vegas scored the winner at 2:15 in overtime.</p><p>Utah Hockey Club registered 13 giveaways in their 4-3 loss to Vegas. They took 19 shots on goal, with Logan Cooley scoring his second goal of the season. Ian Cole added his first goal, while Alexander Kerfoot netted his second.</p> <p>Nick Bjugstad notched two assists, bringing his season total to two. Jack McBain picked up his third assist, while Cooley now has eight assists this season. Maveric Lamoureux recorded his first assist of the year.</p><p>Utah's defense will look to rebound after allowing 4 goals in their last game, including the game-winner in overtime. They had taken a 2-0 lead over Vegas, but the Golden Knights scored twice late in the 2nd period and twice more in the 3rd and OT. Connor Ingram made 31 saves with an 88.6% save percentage, while the defense had 8 takeaways and 21 hits.</p><h3>Can the Stars Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>With a 4-2 loss to the Panthers, the Stars fell to 23-13-1 this season. Dallas trailed 2-0 before scoring twice in the second period to tie it up, but Florida pulled ahead in the third with two more goals.</p> 

<p>The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 goals fell just short. Dallas, as the underdog on the puck line, didn’t cover. All of the Panthers’ goals came before the Stars got on the board.</p><p>Dallas fired 25 shots on goal but only managed two scores in their 4-2 loss to the Panthers. Evgenii Dadonov netted his second goal of the season, while Matt Duchene added his seventh. Duchene also picked up his 8th assist on Dadonov's power-play goal.</p> <p>The Stars were held scoreless in the first period before finding the net twice in the second. They recorded 32 giveaways in the game, and Miro Heiskanen earned his 4th assist of the season.</p><p>Dallas' defense gave up the first goal 5:15 into the first period and another at 8:47 in the second, but the Stars tied the game at 2-2 before allowing two more goals—one at 2:32 in the third and an empty-netter at 19:00. Casey DeSmith made 21 saves with an 87.5% save percentage.</p>

Utah Hockey Club vs Dallas Stars Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>The Miami Heat (-345) will host the Utah Jazz (+273) in a non-conference matchup. The Heat are currently favored by 8.5 points and the over/under line is set at 223.5. Miami is 6th in the East with a record of 17-15, while Utah is 14th in the West at 7-25.</p>

<p>This game will tip off at 8:00 ET and can be seen on KJZZ. The Jazz have lost five straight games and will be playing in Miami's Kaseya Center.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS MIAMI HEAT BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kaseya Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 138-112 in favor of the Jazz.</li><li>Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Utah Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>The Jazz fell to 7-25 on the season after a 119-103 loss to the Knicks on Wednesday. Utah entered the game as +12 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 222 points fell short of the 228-point line.</p> <p>Utah led 25-24 after the 1st quarter, but the Knicks took control by outscoring them 32-21 in the 2nd. The Jazz narrowed the gap by winning the 3rd quarter 33-31, but they couldn’t complete the comeback, as New York pulled away in the 4th, outscoring Utah 32-24.</p><p>In their 119-103 loss to the Knicks, the Jazz shot just 40.6% from the field and 30.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 13 threes. Collin Sexton led the way, shooting 76.9% and knocking down 4 threes at an 80% clip, finishing with 25 points and 5 assists.</p> <p>Jordan Clarkson also contributed 25 points, with 12 coming in the 3rd quarter. Lauri Markkanen struggled, shooting 27.3% and adding 16 points, while Keyonte George chipped in 15, with 8 of those coming in the opening period.</p><p>Defensively, the Jazz struggled against the Knicks, giving up 119 points on 55% shooting. They allowed 32 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, contributing to the loss.</p> <p>Utah did well in limiting New York's three-point shooting, allowing just 9 made threes. The Jazz also sent the Knicks to the line 23 times, where they hit 16 free throws.</p><h3>Can Miami Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Heat fell to 17-15 on the season after a 128-115 loss to the Pacers on Thursday. Miami, who were -2 point favorites, lost by 13 at home. The total score of 243 points went over the pre-game line of 225.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>Indiana took control early with a 12-0 run, breaking a 2-2 tie and jumping out to a 14-2 lead. The Pacers continued to dominate, outscoring Miami 38-25 in the 1st quarter and 28-25 in the 2nd. They extended their lead to 107-83 by the end of the 3rd quarter. Miami outscored Indiana 32-21 in the 4th, but it was too late to mount a comeback.</p><p>In Thursday's loss to the Pacers, the Heat shot 57.3% from the field and 42.3% from three, hitting 11 threes overall. Kel'el Ware led the way with 25 points, shooting 81.8% and hitting 3 of 4 from deep.</p> <p>Ware scored 18 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Bam Adebayo added 8 of his 20 points in the 3rd. Tyler Herro contributed 17 points, with 9 coming in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Heat struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, giving up 38 and 41 points, respectively, in their 128-115 loss to the Pacers. They did manage to tighten up in the 4th, allowing just 21 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome their earlier defensive lapses.</p> <p>Miami allowed Indiana to shoot 53% from the field, including 42% from beyond the arc, where the Pacers hit 17 threes. The Heat sent Indiana to the line 16 times, with the Pacers converting 9 free throws. Miami finished with 34 defensive rebounds but allowed 13 offensive boards, while also recording 6 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Waves and Tigers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Tigers at Alex G. Spanos Center in Stockton, CA. Get ready to place your bets! Pepperdine is favored by -1.5 in this West Coast conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 147.5 points.</p><h3>PEPPERDINE WAVES VS PACIFIC TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pacific Tigers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alex G. Spanos Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PACIFIC TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Pacific pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Waves Ready for a Win at Stockton?</h3><p>The Waves dropped to 5-10 on the season following a 71-41 loss to Saint Mary's on Thursday. Pepperdine entered the game as +17 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 35-20 at halftime, Pepperdine managed just 21 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 112 fell well short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p><p>Pepperdine's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 41 points on 31.5% shooting from the field. They connected on only 2 of 16 attempts from beyond the arc, shooting 12.5% from three-point range, and their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Waves hit just 5 of 11 attempts, shooting 45.5%. Luke Barrett and Moe Odum each shot 54.5% from the field, with Barrett adding 8 rebounds, while Mikey Lewis contributed 14 points and 3 assists.</p><p>Even with Pepperdine giving up 19 offensive rebounds, they held their opponent to 71 points on 41% shooting. The Waves were solid from beyond the arc, limiting their opponent to just 6 made threes on 29 attempts, a 20% shooting performance.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Pepperdine sent their opponent to the stripe 11 times, where they converted 9 attempts, shooting 81%.</p><h3>Will the Tigers Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Pacific Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Pacific dropped to 3-12 on the season after an 89-81 home loss to San Francisco on Thursday. The Tigers were +13 underdogs going into the game but managed to keep it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Pacific led 35-34 at halftime but allowed 55 points in the 2nd half while scoring 46. The game’s total points reached 170, surpassing the O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>Pacific's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 81 points while shooting 51.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.7%, thanks in part to their 59.5% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they connected on 5 of 15 threes, shooting 33.3%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, hitting 81.5% of their attempts (22/27).</p> <p>Elijah Fisher led the way with 25 points on 9-of-15 shooting, while Malik Thomas added 24 points, hitting 2 threes. Marcus Williams contributed 22 points and 7 assists, knocking down 4 threes at a 50% clip. The Tigers also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, though they finished with just 5 assists as a team.</p><p>Pacific's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points on 51% shooting. They allowed 22 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 59% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Pacific's opponent hit 5 of 15 threes, shooting 33%. The Tigers also sent them to the line 27 times, where they made 22 free throws (81%).</p>

Pepperdine Waves vs Pacific Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>At 8:30 ET, the Golden State Warriors (-138) will host the Memphis Grizzlies (+117) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 234.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Chase Center in San Francisco and can be seen on NBCS.</p><h3>MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Center at 8:30 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-97 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Jaren Jackson Jr. finishing with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.6% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Grizzlies Grab a Win in San Francisco?</h3><p>The Grizzlies fell to 23-12 on the season after a 138-133 road loss to the Kings on Friday. Memphis entered the game as +3 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 271 points exceeded the O/U line of 242.5 by 28.5 points.</p> <p>After a rough start, where the Kings went on a 10-0 run, Memphis fought back by winning the 2nd and 3rd quarters. They trailed 102-100 going into the 4th but couldn’t complete the comeback, as the Kings outscored them 36-33 in the final period.</p><p>In their 138-133 loss to the Kings, the Grizzlies hit 17 threes at a 45.9% clip, finishing with a 48.3% overall shooting percentage. Jaylen Wells led the way, knocking down 8 threes at 88.9% and finishing with 30 points, including 11 in the 3rd quarter.</p> <p>Jaren Jackson added 28 points, with 11 coming in the 4th quarter, while Desmond Bane contributed 22 points. Scotty Pippen chipped in 16 points, scoring 9 in the opening quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Grizzlies struggled in their game against the Kings, giving up 138 points, including a 46-point 1st quarter. They managed to tighten things up in the 3rd, allowing just 24 points, but Sacramento still scored 36 in the 4th.</p> <p>Memphis allowed the Kings to shoot 49% from the field and 44% from three, with Sacramento hitting 21 threes. The Grizzlies sent the Kings to the line 23 times, where they made 19 free throws. Memphis recorded 37 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and finished with 5 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Warriors Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>The Warriors improved to 17-16 on the season with a dominant 139-105 win over the 76ers on Thursday. Playing at home, Golden State entered the game as 4-point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 244, surpassing the over/under line of 219.5 by 24.5 points.</p> <p>Golden State set the tone early, jumping out to a 35-19 lead after the 1st quarter. The 2nd quarter was more balanced, with both teams scoring 33 points. However, the Warriors pulled away in the 3rd, outscoring the 76ers 35-26, and continued their dominance in the 4th, winning the quarter 36-27.</p><p>The Warriors' offense was firing on all cylinders in their 139-105 win over the 76ers, shooting 60.9% from the field and hitting 22 threes at a 56.4% clip. Stephen Curry led the way, making all 8 of his threes and finishing with 30 points and 10 assists, with 13 of his points coming in the 3rd quarter.</p> <p>Jonathan Kuminga added 20 points, scoring 7 in both the 1st and 4th quarters. Draymond Green, Dennis Schröder, and Andrew Wiggins each contributed 15 points, with Schröder scoring 9 in the opening period.</p><p>The Warriors' defense was solid in their win over the 76ers, allowing just 105 points. They started strong, giving up only 19 points in the 1st quarter, but had a rough 2nd, allowing 33. However, they tightened up in the 3rd and 4th, giving up 26 and 27 points, respectively.</p> <p>Golden State held Philadelphia to 42% shooting, including just 9 made threes on 29% shooting from deep. The 76ers went to the line 34 times, making 28 free throws. The Warriors also recorded 38 defensive rebounds, gave up 6 offensive boards, and added 5 steals and 8 blocks.</p>

<p>Looking to win big? The Spartans and Falcons face off at 9:30 ET on MWN. The Falcons are hosting the game at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, CO. The over/under for this Mountain West conference contest is set at 132.5 points, with the Falcons being the favored team playing at home against the Spartans.</p><h3>SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS VS AIR FORCE FALCONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Air Force Falcons -1</p><p>This game will be played at Clune Arena at 9:30 ET on Saturday, January 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AIR FORCE FALCONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Falcons.</li><li>Not only will Air Force pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for San Jose State as Away Dogs</h3><p>San Jose State enters this game against Air Force as a slight underdog, as they are getting one point on the road. So far this season, the Spartans have gone 7-9, including a 0-3 mark in Mountain West play. Over their last three games, they have gone 0-3, and their record on the road this season is 1-5.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Spartans lost to San Diego State by a score of 81-78. Over their last 10 games on the road, they have gone 3-7, and their average scoring margin on the road is -3.0 points per game. This season, San Jose State has been the underdog in eight of their 16 games, going 2-6 in those contests.</p><p>San Jose State has a .500 record vs. the spread this season at 7-7. Their ATS mark on the road is 3-3 and they are 5-3 vs. the spread as the underdog. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Spartans have gone 6-4.</p><p>San Jose State's over/under record this season is 11-3 and the average scoring total in their games is 146.4 points. Today's over/under line of 132.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (136.8), and their games have finished with more points than today's line in 12 of 16 games. Over their last three games, their over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total is 151 points.</p><p>The San Jose State offense is coming off a game in which they scored 78 points vs. San Diego State. Overall their field goal percentage was 42.6% while connecting on 9 threes. Myron Amey Jr. is leading the team in scoring at 15.3 points per contest. Alvaro Cardenas Torre has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 14.1 going into the game.</p><p>So far, the Spartans' defense is ranked 185th in the country at 72.4 points per contest. In their previous game vs. San Diego State, the Aztecs finished with a field goal percentage of 42% and a total of 81 points vs. San Jose State.</p><h3>Can Air Force Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>At home this season, Air Force has gone 4-5, and over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 4-6. The Falcons' average scoring margin at home this season is -0.9 points per game. Air Force is favored in this game by one point, and they have gone 6-3 this season when favored.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Falcons have gone 7-7, and they have lost their last five games. In their most recent game, they lost to Nevada by a score of 67-54. This season, Air Force has gone 0-2 in conference games and 7-5 in non-conference games.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Air Force is just 3-6 against the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Falcons are just 3-7 vs. the spread. At home this season, Air Force has gone just 2-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>Air Force games have an over/under record of 8-6 this season, including a 2-1 mark in their last three games. So far, their games have averaged 134.2 points per game, which matches the average over/under line in their games this year. Over their last five games, the average scoring total is 143 points.</p><p>In their latest game, Air Force offense put up 54 points against Nevada. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 37.3% and made 10 threes. In terms of offense, the Falcons have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, putting them 176th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 155th in percentage and 118th in three-pointers made.</p><p>The Falcons' defense is presently ranked 78th nationally, allowing an average of 66.8 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Air Force's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.8% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 35.1% this season.</p>

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