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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Redhawks and Huskies. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on BTN, and it's hosted by the Huskies at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, WA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 144 points, and Washington is favored by -11 against Seattle in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>SEATTLE REDHAWKS VS WASHINGTON HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Redhawks +11</p><p>This game will be played at Alaska Airlines Arena at 10:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SEATTLE REDHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Huskies.</li><li>Even though we have Washington winning straight-up, we like Seattle at +11.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Seattle Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Seattle Redhawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Seattle’s season continued to struggle after a 79-68 loss to UIC on Friday, December 20th. The Redhawks, now 2-8, were favored by 6.5 points at home but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Seattle trailed 34-32 at halftime and allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The total points for the game were 147, just under the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Seattle's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 41.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.6%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-18, and connected on 66.7% of their free throws, making 14 of 21 attempts. The Redhawks also grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists.</p> <p>Brayden Maldonado led the way with 22 points, hitting 5-of-7 from three-point range and shooting 72.7% overall. Ahmad Henderson II added 14 points and 9 assists, while Filip Skobalj contributed 11 points, knocking down 3-of-5 threes.</p><p>Seattle's defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Seattle's opponents hit 6 of 18 threes, shooting 33%. They also sent them to the line 21 times, where they made 14 free throws, a 66% success rate. Seattle allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Washington Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Washington Huskies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Huskies improved to 7-3 on the season with an 89-73 win over Washington State on Wednesday. Washington, who were -2.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>Washington led 35-31 at halftime and broke the game open by scoring 54 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The total points for the game reached 162, surpassing the O/U line of 149.5.</p><p>Washington's offense put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 47.6% from three-point range, hitting 10 of 21 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.1%, and they connected on 65.4% of their free throws, going 17 for 26.</p> <p>DJ Davis and Nate Calmese each scored 21 points, with Davis hitting 3 of 7 threes and adding 4 assists. Mekhi Mason also hit 3 threes, shooting 50% from deep, while Tyler Harris made 3 of 5 from beyond the arc. Great Osobor contributed 13 points, shooting 60% from the field, and Tyree Ihenacho was perfect from the floor, going 4 for 4.</p><p>Washington's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 73 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Huskies allowed 31 made field goals on 62 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Washington allowed the opposing team to shoot 47%, with 10 threes made on 21 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 17 of those attempts.</p>

Seattle Redhawks vs Washington Huskies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

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<p>At 7:30 ET, the Miami Heat (-463) will host the Brooklyn Nets (+353) in an Eastern Conference matchup. Miami is currently 6th in the East, while Brooklyn is 11th.</p>

<p>The over/under line for this game is 213.5 points, and the Heat (-10) are favored by double-digits. The Nets are 11-17 on the season, while the Heat have lost three straight and are 13-13 overall.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS MIAMI HEAT BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat -10</p><p>This game will be played at Kaseya Center at 7:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-72 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 46.2% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Brooklyn Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>The Nets fell to 11-17 on the season after a 105-94 home loss to the Jazz on Saturday. Brooklyn, who were -1.5 point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 199, well below the 220.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Brooklyn started strong, leading 24-19 after the 1st quarter, but a 31-21 2nd quarter for Utah put the Nets behind. They trailed 75-63 going into the 4th, and despite outscoring the Jazz 31-30 in the final period, they couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>In their 105-94 loss to the Jazz, the Nets struggled offensively, shooting just 40.4% from the field and hitting only 7 threes at a 17.5% clip. Cameron Johnson led the way with 18 points, 13 of which came in the 4th quarter.</p> <p>Ben Simmons added 15 points and 10 assists, while Shake Milton chipped in 11 points. Simmons scored 6 points in the 1st quarter, and Milton contributed 5 points in the 2nd.</p><p>The Nets held the Jazz to 105 points but couldn't capitalize on their defensive effort in a 105-94 loss. Brooklyn's defense was strong in the 1st quarter, allowing just 19 points, but they gave up 31 in the 2nd and 30 in the 4th. Overall, the Jazz shot 47% from the field.</p> <p>Brooklyn did a good job defending the three, with Utah hitting 14 threes at a 34% clip. The Nets also limited the Jazz's trips to the free-throw line, where they went 9/17. Defensively, the Nets finished with 9 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can The Heat Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Heat dropped to 13-13 after a 121-114 road loss to the Magic on Saturday. Miami, who entered the game as +2 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 235 points exceeded the O/U line of 205 by 30 points.</p> <p>Miami appeared to be in control after a 14-0 run early on and led 106-84 heading into the 4th quarter. However, the Heat managed just 8 points in the final period while allowing the Magic to score 37, leading to a stunning turnaround.</p><p>The Heat shot 48% from the field in their loss to the Magic, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28.1% of their threes, with only 9 makes. Bam Adebayo and Terry Rozier led Miami with 23 points each, while Tyler Herro added 22 points and 5 assists.</p> <p>Herro scored 13 of his points in the 1st quarter, while Rozier added 12 in the 2nd. Adebayo was consistent throughout, scoring 8 points in the 1st and 7 more in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Despite a consistent defensive effort through the first three quarters, allowing 28 points in each, the Heat gave up 37 points in the 4th, leading to a 121-114 loss to the Magic. Miami allowed Orlando to shoot 49% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Heat held the Magic to just 11 made threes on 29% shooting. Miami finished with 31 defensive rebounds, giving up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals in the game.</p>

Brooklyn Nets vs Miami Heat Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Betting on today's Rangers and Devils game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Devils hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. This Metropolitan division matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Devils are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Rangers.</p><h3>NEW YORK RANGERS VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 1:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Devils picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Devils on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Rangers (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can New York Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>The Rangers evened their record at 16-16-1 with a 5-2 victory over the Islanders. As -1.5 goal favorites, they covered the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Rangers, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with a short-handed goal at 16:16 in the first period.</p><p>Artemi Panarin scored twice, with his 9th goal coming on an empty net and his 8th on a power play. Chris Kreider netted his 8th goal as well, while Vincent Trocheck added his 4th. Adam Edstrom scored for the first time this season.</p> <p>Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. The Rangers took 40 shots on goal, scoring once on a power play and once while shorthanded.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers will look to carry over their third-period performance from their previous game against the Islanders, where they didn't allow a goal in the final frame. Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, and the Rangers’ defense added 10 takeaways and 19 hits. The only goal they allowed in the third came with just 8 seconds left in the second period.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored New Jersey?</h3><p>The Devils fell to 22-11-3 after a 3-0 road loss to the Flames. New Jersey entered the game as the puck line favorites, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.</p> <p>The game was scoreless until the third period, when the Flames broke through at 5:34. New Jersey’s offense couldn’t find the net, managing just 22 shots and committing 19 giveaways.</p><p>New Jersey's offense was shut out in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, despite putting 22 shots on goal. The Devils had 19 giveaways and were unable to score in any period.</p> <p>New Jersey didn't score on the power play, nor did they manage any shorthanded or empty net goals. The team was held without a goal for the entire game.</p><p>Defensively, the Devils held firm through two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. New Jersey's defense also recorded 5 takeaways, 22 hits, and 15 blocks.</p>

New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>The Nuggets (-211) are a 5.5-point favorite against the Suns (+176) in a Western Conference matchup. Denver (15-11) is 5th in the West, while Phoenix (14-13) is 11th.</p>

<p>The over/under line for the game is 233 points. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00 ET at Ball Arena in Denver. ALT will broadcast the game.</p><h3>PHOENIX SUNS VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Nuggets -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 10:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER NUGGETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 124-110 in favor of the Nuggets.</li><li>Our projections have Nikola Jokic finishing with 28 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can The Suns Secure a Win at Denver?</h3><p>The Suns dropped to 14-13 after a 133-125 home loss to the Pistons on Saturday. Phoenix, favored by 5.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 258.5 went well over the 224.5-point line.</p> <p>Detroit’s 10-0 run early on set the tone, but Phoenix fought back, outscoring the Pistons 33-23 in the 2nd quarter. However, the Pistons edged out the Suns 39-35 in the 3rd, and despite Phoenix’s 31-30 advantage in the 4th, they couldn’t close the gap after entering the final quarter down 103-94.</p><p>Kevin Durant poured in 43 points, including 13 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, in the Suns' 125-point effort against the Pistons. Bradley Beal added 26 points, with 12 coming in the 2nd quarter, while Tyus Jones contributed 19 points, hitting 3 threes at 100% efficiency.</p> <p>Phoenix shot 57.7% from the field and 48.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 14 threes. Durant hit 4 threes, shooting 44.4% from deep, and added 6 assists and 5 rebounds.</p><p>Defensively, the Suns struggled against the Pistons, giving up 133 points on 55% shooting. Phoenix allowed 41 points in the 1st quarter and 39 in the 3rd, with Detroit scoring 30 in the 4th to seal the win.</p> <p>The Suns also had trouble defending the three, as the Pistons hit 19 threes at a 48% clip. Phoenix sent Detroit to the line 22 times, where they made 16 free throws. The Suns finished with 9 steals and 1 block.</p><h3>Will the Nuggets Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Denver improved to 15-11 on the season with a 132-129 win over the Pelicans on Sunday. Despite being -8.5 point favorites, the Nuggets didn’t cover the spread, winning by just three points. The game’s total score of 261 points exceeded the O/U line of 231.5 by 29.5 points.</p> <p>Denver mounted a comeback after trailing 93-81 entering the 4th quarter. They outscored the Pelicans 38-26 in the final period to secure the win.</p><p>Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray each scored 27 points in the Nuggets' 132-129 win over the Pelicans, with Jokic adding 13 rebounds and 10 assists. Russell Westbrook contributed 21 points, shooting 64.3% from the field.</p> <p>Denver hit just 10 three-pointers, shooting 30.3% from deep, but finished with an overall field goal percentage of 50.5%. Jokic made 2 threes, hitting 66.7% from beyond the arc, while Murray also connected on 2 threes, shooting 22.2%.</p><p>Despite a shaky 2nd quarter where the Nuggets gave up 38 points, they tightened up defensively in the 3rd and 4th quarters, allowing just 26 points in each to help secure the win. Denver held the Pelicans to 46% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Nuggets did a solid job defending the three, as New Orleans shot just 30% from deep, making 12 threes. Denver also sent the Pelicans to the line 23 times, where they hit 17 free throws. The Nuggets finished with 10 steals and 8 blocks.</p>

Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Jets versus the Maple Leafs? The puck drops at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Maple Leafs being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Jets.</p><h3>WINNIPEG JETS VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 2:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>Our prediction for this game is that the Maple Leafs will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline</li><li>The Maple Leafs should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Does Winnipeg Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>The Jets improved to 24-10-1 with a 7-4 win over the Lightning. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Winnipeg trailed 2-0 in the first period, but seven different players scored to help the Jets come back. They took the lead for good with a goal at 15:57 in the third period.</p><p>The Jets' offense fired 34 shots on goal and scored 7 times in their 7-4 win over the Lightning. Each of their 7 goals came from a different player, with Vladislav Namestnikov netting his 3rd of the season. Logan Stanley added his 1st goal of the year, while Alex Iafallo scored on a power play, his 1st of the season.</p> <p>After trailing 2-0, Winnipeg got on the board with Namestnikov's goal at 7:37 in the first period. They added two more in the second and four in the third, including two empty-netters from Nikolaj Ehlers, his 9th goal, and Cole Perfetti, who scored his 4th. The Jets recorded 10 assists, with Josh Morrissey picking up his 13th of the season.</p><p>Winnipeg's defense got off to a rough start, allowing the first two goals of the game and a tying goal in the 3rd period, but they settled in after that, leading to a 7-4 win. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with an 86.7% save percentage, and the Jets' defense contributed 5 takeaways and 31 hits.</p><h3>Can the Maple Leafs Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Maple Leafs fell to 21-11-2 after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. As the underdogs on the puck line, Toronto failed to cover, and the total of 3 goals was well under the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Toronto's only goal came at 19:08 in the first period, tying the game at 1. William Nylander scored his 9th goal of the season, a power-play goal. The Wild secured the win with a goal at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>William Nylander netted his 9th goal of the season, scoring on a power play at 19:08 in the first period. Auston Matthews, with his 6th assist, and Mitchell Marner, who now has 12 assists, contributed on Nylander's goal.</p> <p>The Maple Leafs recorded 28 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. Toronto had 10 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Toronto's defense gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the 1st period and the game-winner 2:14 into overtime. Despite those setbacks, Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, and the defense recorded 30 hits and 2 takeaways.</p>

Winnipeg Jets vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>The Roadrunners and Bison are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bison will host the game at Scheels Center in Fargo, ND. The over/under for this game is set at 139 points, and North Dakota State is favored by -9.5 against Bakersfield in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>BAKERSFIELD ROADRUNNERS VS NORTH DAKOTA STATE BISON BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bakersfield Roadrunners +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scheels Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BAKERSFIELD ROADRUNNERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Bison.</li><li>Even though we have North Dakota State winning straight-up, we like Bakersfield at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Roadrunners Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>The Roadrunners fell to 4-7 on the season after a 59-58 loss to Portland State on Saturday. Bakersfield, who were -4 favorites at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 117 fell well below the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>Bakersfield led 30-18 at halftime but allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 28. This collapse was a key factor in their loss.</p><p>The Roadrunners struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 58 points on 37.7% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%, and they hit only 21.1% of their three-point attempts, going 4-for-19 from deep.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Bakersfield connected on 82.4% of their attempts, making 14-of-17. They recorded 11 offensive rebounds and 8 assists, with Fidelis Okereke leading the way with 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting. Isaiah Johnson added 14 points, while Jaylin Henderson and Cole Farrell chipped in 12 and 11 points, respectively.</p><p>Even with Bakersfield's strong defensive effort, they couldn't hold their opponent under 60 points, giving up 59 in this one. The Roadrunners limited their opponent to just 37% shooting from the field, as they went 20/53 overall.</p> <p>Bakersfield's defense was particularly effective from beyond the arc, where their opponent shot just 4/19, or 21%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they hit 14 of their attempts, good for 82%.</p><h3>Will the Bison Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>North Dakota State improved to 7-4 on the season with a dominant 98-62 win over Western Michigan on Sunday. Playing at home, the Bison entered the game as -8.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease.</p> <p>After leading 49-28 at halftime, NDSU matched their first-half output by scoring 49 points in the second half while allowing 34. The total points for the game reached 160, surpassing the O/U line of 144.</p><p>North Dakota State put up 98 points in their last game, shooting a scorching 69.1% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 85.5%. They were particularly strong from inside the arc, hitting 83.3% of their two-point attempts, while also connecting on 58.1% from three-point range, making 18 of 31 shots from deep.</p> <p>Chansey Willis Jr. led the way with 22 points and 5 assists, while Jacari White added 19 points and 5 assists, hitting 4 of 6 from three. Jacksen Moni contributed 16 points and 7 assists, shooting 70% from the field. The Bison finished with 24 assists and just 3 offensive rebounds, struggling at the free-throw line, hitting only 4 of 9 attempts.</p><p>North Dakota State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 62 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 69% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside, where they allowed 20 made baskets on 24 attempts, an 83% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, North Dakota State's defense gave up 18 threes on 31 attempts, a 58% shooting percentage. They sent their opponent to the free-throw line 9 times, where they converted 4 shots. The Bison limited second-chance opportunities, allowing just 3 offensive rebounds.</p>

Bakersfield Roadrunners vs North Dakota State Bison NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Bulls (+102) will host the Bucks (-122) in a Central Division matchup. Milwaukee is currently 5th in the Eastern Conference with a 15-12 record, while Chicago is 9th in the East at 13-16.</p>

<p>Oddsmakers have the Bucks favored by 1.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 233.5. You can watch the game on CHSN.</p><h3>MILWAUKEE BUCKS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 142-140 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 47.7% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Milwaukee Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Milwaukee improved to 15-12 on the season with a 112-101 win over the Wizards on Saturday. Playing at home, the Bucks were favored by 8.5 points and covered the spread. The game’s total of 213 points fell short of the 218.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A pivotal 14-0 run by Milwaukee turned the game in their favor, stretching the score from 48-44 to 62-44. They held the Wizards to just 14 points in the 2nd quarter, and although Washington outscored them 29-26 in the 4th, the Bucks’ lead was too much to overcome.</p><p>Bobby Portis led the Bucks to a win over the Wizards, scoring 34 points and hitting 6 threes at a 66.7% rate. He also added 10 rebounds and 8 assists. Khris Middleton contributed 18 points, making 4 threes at 66.7% efficiency.</p> <p>The Bucks made 20 threes as a team, shooting 41.7% from deep, though their overall FG% was 44.9%. Portis scored 13 points in the 1st quarter and added 10 more in the 2nd.</p><p>Despite a rough start, the Bucks' defense tightened up after the 1st quarter, where they allowed 36 points. They bounced back in the 2nd, giving up just 14 points, and continued their strong play in the 3rd, allowing 22 points. Milwaukee gave up 29 points in the 4th but still held the Wizards to 101 points overall.</p> <p>The Bucks held Washington to 44% shooting but struggled to defend the three, where the Wizards hit 18 threes at a 42% clip. Milwaukee sent Washington to the line 16 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Bucks also recorded 12 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Do the Bulls Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Chicago dropped to 13-16 on the season after a 123-98 home loss to Boston on Saturday. The Bulls entered the game as +12 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 221, falling short of the 239.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Boston took control with a 10-0 run, extending the score from 51-47 to 57-51. The Celtics outscored the Bulls 33-26 in the 2nd quarter, 32-23 in the 3rd, and 30-21 in the 4th.</p><p>The Bulls struggled offensively in their loss to the Celtics, shooting just 37.8% from the field. Their three-point shooting was below average at 34.1%, though they did hit 14 threes in the game.</p> <p>Nikola Vucevic led the Bulls with 19 points and 10 rebounds, scoring 7 points in the 4th quarter. Zach LaVine, Patrick Williams, and Coby White each added 14 points, with LaVine hitting 4 threes at an 80% clip.</p><p>Defensively, the Bulls struggled against the Celtics, giving up 123 points while allowing Boston to shoot 48% from the field. Chicago allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter, followed by 33 in the 2nd, 32 in the 3rd, and 30 in the 4th.</p> <p>Chicago did manage to limit Boston's three-point shooting, holding them to 33% from beyond the arc with 15 made threes. The Bulls also sent the Celtics to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 12 attempts. Defensively, Chicago recorded 8 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>At 2:15 PM ET, the Mariners and Cardinals face off in an interleague matchup. This one is being played at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, and the Cardinals are the slight money line favorite (+108). The Mariners have a record of 72-71, while the Cardinals are 72-70 overall.</p>

<p>RSNW is carrying this game on TV, and the over/under line is at 7.5 runs. Starting for the Mariners is Luis Castillo, while the Cardinals are going with Miles Mikolas. This game is the 2nd AL West vs. 2nd NL Central.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS CARDINALS VS SEATTLE MARINERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: St. Louis Cardinals Moneyline +108</p><p>This game will be played at Busch Stadium at 2:15 ET on Sunday, September 8th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE MARINERS VS CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cardinals winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Cardinals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Cardinals vs Mariners series. St. Louis went into the matchup as +112 underdogs and squeaked out a 2-0 win. Both teams scored their only runs in the 8th inning.</p>

<p>Kyle Gibson got the start for the Cardinals and went 6 2/3 innings while striking out nine and not giving up a run. He picked up a win in the game, while Andrew Kittredge got the win out of the bullpen. Ryan Helsley got the save.</p>

<p>Logan Gilbert pitched well for the Mariners in the loss, going eight innings and giving up two earned runs on two hits. He finished the game with 10 strikeouts.</p><h3>Mariners Records & Stats</h3><p>Seattle is 72-71 overall and trails the Astros by 5.5 games in the AL West. The Mariners are 22-17 against other teams in the division. Currently, they are on the road, where they are 31-43 this season.</p>

<p>The Mariners have gone 5-5 across their last 10 games and are 41-28 at home. As the favorite, Seattle has gone 53-45 and 19-26 as the underdog. So far, their overall series record is 19-23-3.</p><p>Seattle has a run line record of 60-83 this season, including a 31-43 mark on the road. The Mariners have an average run differential of +0.3 runs per game overall, but that number jumps to +0.7 runs per game at home and falls to -0.1 runs per game on the road. They are 39-59 against the run line as the favorite and 21-24 as the underdog.</p><p>The Mariners are on the road in St. Louis tonight, and the over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs. Seattle's games have averaged 7.8 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 64-71 on the year. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, the Mariners are 19-22 in those games. Overall, 54 of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs, which is 37.8% of their games.</p><p>Seattle is sending Luis Castillo to the mound today vs. the Cardinals, and he comes in with a record of 11-12 and an ERA of 3.60. So far, Castillo has made 29 starts, and he has pitched well on the road, coming in with a record of 4-7 and an ERA of 4.47. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, going seven innings and giving up two earned runs, five hits, and one homer vs. the Athletics. Before that, he had won two straight starts. One of those wins came at home, where he has an ERA of 3.30.</p><p>Cal Raleigh has been struggling at the plate this season for the Mariners, batting just .213, but he is 13th in the league with 29 home runs and 12th in the league with 89 RBIs. Over his last nine games, he has two home runs and is batting .250. Julio Rodriguez has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 13/37 in his last nine games with two homers. For the season, he is batting .261 with 14 homers.</p>

<p>Randy Arozarena and Luke Raley are tied for 2nd on the team with 18 homers, but Arozarena is batting just .219, and Raley is at .236. Arozarena is currently on a three-game hitting streak, while Rodriguez has hit safely in 10 straight games. As a team, the Mariners are averaging just 4 runs per game and are batting a league-worst .218.</p><h3>Cardinals Records & Stats</h3><p>St. Louis is currently 72-70 overall, putting them 2nd in the NL Central. The Cardinals are ten games behind the Brewers for the division lead. So far, they have gone 21-24 in divisional games. The Cardinals are at home today, where they are 37-33 this season.</p>

<p>The Cardinals have won two straight series, and their overall series record is 23-18-5. St. Louis has been good as the underdog this season, going 39-36, including 14-9 at home. As the favorite, they are 33-34. Heading into game three vs. the Mariners, the Cardinals have gone 7-3 across their last ten games.</p><p>The Cardinals have been a .500 team against the run line this season, with a 71-71 record. They have been a .500 team at home against the run line, going 35-35. Their average run differential is -0.4 runs per game, and they have been an underdog in 75 games, going 49-26 against the run line.</p><p>The St. Louis Cardinals have a combined run average of 8.7 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 68-70. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 10-21. The average over/under line for their games this season is set at 8 runs per game, and 73.9% of their games have had higher lines than 7.5 runs. They have only had 6 games with over/under lines set lower than 7.5 runs, accounting for just 4.2% of their games.</p><p>Miles Mikolas is looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Yankees, as he gets the start for the Cardinals today. Against the Yankees, he finished with a no-decision, giving up three earned runs in four innings of work. Looking at his overall numbers, Mikolas has a record of 8-10 and an ERA of 5.27. Out of his 28 starts, he has turned in 14 quality starts and is averaging 6.27 strikeouts per nine innings. For the season, Mikolas has allowed 22 home runs. At home, his ERA is 6.6 compared to 5.14 on the road.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Cardinals are averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 24th in the MLB. As a team, they are batting .246, which is 9th in the league. St. Louis has two players with over 20 homers this season, with Alec Burleson and Paul Goldschmidt leading the way in that category. However, Goldschmidt is batting just .243 this season, and Burleson isn't much better at .274.</p>

<p>Paul Goldschmidt has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 12/34 in his last eight games with a home run and four RBIs. Pedro Pages has also homered three times in his last five games, but he is batting just .235 in that stretch. As a team, the Cardinals are looking to improve on their 19th ranked OPS of .700.</p>

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