<p>The Orlando Magic will be looking to extend their winning streak to seven games when they take on the Los Angeles Clippers in a non-conference matchup. The Magic are currently favored by 2.5 points and have a moneyline of -140. The over/under line for the game is set at 207.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood and is scheduled to tip-off at 10:30 ET. The Clippers are 8-7 on the season and have won two straight games. On the other side, the Magic are 9-6 and sit in third place in the Eastern Conference.</p><h3>ORLANDO MAGIC VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Orlando Magic -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Intuit Dome at 10:30 ET on Wednesday, November 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ORLANDO MAGIC:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 101-94 in favor of the Magic.</li><li>Our projections have Franz Wagner finishing with Franz Wagner points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Magic finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.8% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Magic Have What it Takes in Inglewood?</h3><p>Orlando improved to 9-6 on the season with a 109-99 road win over the Suns on Monday. The Magic, who were favored by 4.5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points of 208 fell just short of the 212.5-point over/under line.</p> <p>Orlando took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Phoenix 38-26. They entered the 4th quarter with an 84-68 lead but were outscored 31-25 in the final period.</p><p>Franz Wagner's 32-point performance, including 13 points in the 2nd quarter and 10 in the 4th, propelled the Magic to a win over the Suns. Wagner also hit 4 threes at a 50% rate, while Anthony Black added 20 points, 8 of which came in the final period.</p> <p>Orlando shot 51.3% from the field and 37.9% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 threes. Goga Bitadze contributed 17 points, shooting 87.5% from the floor, and added 10 rebounds in the victory.</p><p>The Magic's defense was strong in their win over the Suns, holding them to 99 points on 42% shooting. Orlando gave up 22 points in the 1st quarter and 26 in the 2nd, then limited Phoenix to 20 points in the 3rd. The Suns scored 31 in the 4th, but the Magic held on for the victory.</p> <p>Orlando did well defending the three, allowing just 12 made threes on 29% shooting. The Suns went 17/25 from the free-throw line. The Magic finished with 5 steals and 7 blocks.</p><h3>Are Los Angeles Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>The Clippers improved to 8-7 on the season with a 102-99 win over the Warriors on Monday. Playing at home, the Clippers entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Los Angeles built a lead by winning the 1st and 2nd quarters, going up 56-45 at halftime. The Warriors fought back in the 3rd, outscoring the Clippers 27-19, but Los Angeles held on by matching Golden State's 27 points in the 4th. The game’s total of 201 points fell well short of the 226-point line.</p><p>Norman Powell's 5 threes on 83.3% shooting from deep helped him lead the Clippers with 23 points in their win over the Warriors. The Clippers hit 16 threes as a team, shooting 47.1% from beyond the arc, despite a 42.7% overall field goal percentage.</p> <p>James Harden added 12 points and 16 assists, while Amir Coffey contributed 15 points. Powell scored 9 points in the 4th quarter, and Coffey added 7 in the final period.</p><p>The Clippers put together a solid defensive performance, holding the Warriors to 99 points in their win. They gave up 22 points in the 1st quarter and 23 in the 2nd, then allowed 27 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. Overall, they limited Golden State to 44% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Warriors hit 16 threes at a 36% clip. The Clippers also sent them to the line 19 times, where they made 9 free throws. Los Angeles grabbed 39 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, and added 10 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/24

<p>Friday's interleague matchup between the Mariners and Pirates is set for 6:40 PM ET from PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA. The money line odds have the Pirates as the favorite at -128, while the Mariners are sitting at +109. The over/under line is currently at 7 runs.</p>

<p>Seattle will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak, as they are 63-59 and 2nd in the AL West. The Pirates are 5th in the NL Central with an overall record of 56-64. Logan Gilbert will start for the Mariners, while the Pirates are sending Paul Skene to the mound. APLTV is carrying this one on TV.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PIRATES VS SEATTLE MARINERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Pirates Moneyline -128</p><p>This game will be played at PNC Park at 6:40 ET on Friday, August 16th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE MARINERS VS PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Pirates winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Mariners to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Mariners Records & Stats</h3><p>Seattle is coming off a game in which they wasted several good performances. In their 2-1 loss to Detroit, Bryce Miller was excellent on the mound, allowing just two hits and no runs over seven innings of work. They also got a good offensive performance from Andrés Muñoz, going 1-3 with a run scored.</p>

<p>The Mariners really need to get their offense going, as they've scored just three runs over their last three games. Seattle's lineup was especially quiet in their most recent game vs. the Tigers, as they scored just one run on three hits. The Mariners' only run came in the 1st inning.</p><p>Seattle is on the road today, looking to pick up a win vs. the Pirates, as they are 63-59 overall, which is good for 2nd place in the AL West, three games behind the Astros. The Mariners lost the final game of their series vs. the Tigers and have dropped three straight games overall.</p>

<p>So far, the Mariners have gone 19-13 in AL West games. At home, they are 37-26 compared to 26-33 on the road. As the underdog, the Mariners have dropped three straight, and they are 12-16 as the underdog on the road this year. Seattle's overall series record is 17-20-2, and they lost their most recent series vs. the Tigers.</p><p>Seattle is 53-69 against the run line this season, and they have been a better bet at home, going 27-36. The Mariners have a run differential of +0.2 runs per game this season, but they have been outscored by 0.2 runs per game on the road. They are 26-33 against the run line on the road this season and are currently on a four-game run line losing streak on the road.</p><p>The Seattle Mariners are on the road today against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The over/under line for the game is set at 7 runs. The combined run average for Mariners games this season is 7.7 runs per game. Seattle has an over/under record of 52-65 on the season, and their games have averaged an over/under line of 8 runs. When the over/under line is set at 7 runs, the Mariners have gone 11-17-4. This season, 68.0% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 7 runs, while just 5.7% have had lines set lower. The under has hit in each of Seattle's last two games.</p><p>Right-hander Logan Gilbert gets the start for the Mariners today as he faces the Pirates on the road. Gilbert has made 24 starts this season and has a record of 7-8 with a 2.91 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, opponents are batting .189 this season. Gilbert has turned in 19 quality starts this year and is averaging 8.67 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, he pitched seven scoreless innings, picking up the win. Before that, he had lost three straight starts. Gilbert's ERA on the road is 5.0 compared to 2.68 at home.</p><p>Cal Raleigh has been the Mariners' most consistent power threat this season, as his 26 home runs are the best mark on the team and 10th in the league. He also has 76 RBIs, which is 15th in the league. However, Raleigh is batting just .214 this season and has gone 4/18 in his last five games. Julio Rodriguez has been a solid all-around hitter for Seattle, batting .263 with 11 homers.</p>

<p>Seattle's offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, as they are last in the league in strikeouts and are averaging just 3.9 runs per game. They are also hitting a collective .216, which is the worst mark in the league. The team's on-base percentage of .301 is also near the bottom of the league.</p><h3>Pirates Records & Stats</h3><p>Pittsburgh is coming off a game in which they wasted several good performances. In their 8-2 loss to San Diego, Joey Bart went 2/4 with a homer, and Bryan De La Cruz also had a good day at the plate, going 2/4 with a run scored. The Pirates really needed a big game from Mitch Keller, but he took the loss, going five innings and giving up eight earned runs on eight hits.</p>

<p>Heading into this game, the Pirates were at +116 on the money line. Things started off well for the Pirates, as they got on the board with a run in the 1st inning but gave up the lead right away as the Padres scored three times in the bottom of the first.</p><p>Pittsburgh is hosting the Mariners today, and they are looking to snap a ten-game losing streak, which is the longest active streak in the NL Central. Currently, they are 12.5 games out of first place in the division and have an overall record of 56-64. The Pirates have gone 17-15 in divisional games this year.</p>

<p>The Pirates have dropped four straight at home, and they are 27-31 at home this year. On the road, Pittsburgh is 29-33 this year. So far, they have been the favorite in 45 games, and they are 24-21 in those games. As for their record as the underdog, they are 32-43 this year. At home, the Pirates are 14-15 when favored.</p><p>When the Pirates win, they win big, with an average run margin of +3.2 runs per game. When they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -3.3 runs per game. The Pirates have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 67-53, including a 30-28 mark at home. They have been especially good on the run line as the underdog, going 50-25.</p>In Pittsburgh Pirates home games this season, the over/under line has been set at 7 runs just six times, and the over has hit in four of those contests. The average over/under line for Pirates games this season has been 8 runs, and the over has hit in 57 of their 119 games.<p>Paul Skenes is getting the start for the Pirates today and will be facing the Mariners at home. He has made 15 starts this season and has a record of 6-2 with a 2.25 ERA. Skenes' WHIP for the season is .96, and opponents are batting .201 this year. In his 15 starts, he has turned in 11 quality starts and is averaging 11.25 strikeouts per nine innings. Skenes' last outing came against the Dodgers, where he took the loss, giving up four earned runs in six innings of work. He has given up at least one homer in three straight outings.</p><p>Andrew McCutchen has been swinging a hot bat of late for the Pirates, going 6/17 with three homers in his last four games. McCutchen also has a five-game hitting streak coming into the game. Bryan Reynolds has also been solid of late, going 10/37 over his last eight games. However, he has yet to homer in that stretch.</p>

<p>Reynolds comes into the game leading the Pirates in batting average (.285) and RBIs (69), while also having gone deep 19 times. Bryan De La Cruz and Oneil Cruz are also near the top of the Pirates' home run list, with 18 homers apiece. De La Cruz is batting .240 for the season, and Cruz comes into the game with a batting average of .261.</p>

Seattle Mariners vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction 8/16/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wolfpack and Hokies. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPNU, and it's hosted by the Hokies at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA. Get ready to place your bets! North Carolina State come into this Atlantic Coast conference matchup as the -2.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 132.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Tech Hokies +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cassell Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Hokies.</li><li>Not only will Virginia Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will North Carolina State Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p>North Carolina State dropped to 9-7 on the season after a narrow 63-61 loss to North Carolina on Saturday. The Wolfpack were +4.5 point underdogs heading into the game and managed to cover the spread, but they couldn’t pull off the win at home.</p> <p>NC State trailed 26-20 at halftime but came out strong in the second half, scoring 41 points while allowing 37. Despite the late push, they couldn’t complete the comeback. The game’s total points of 124 fell well short of the 150.5 over/under line.</p><p>NC State's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.9% from the field and 15.8% from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 19 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, but they did manage to connect on 83.3% of their free throws, going 10 for 12.</p> <p>Ian Jackson led the way with 21 points, hitting 5 of 8 threes, while Marcus Hill added 20 points and 9 rebounds. The Wolfpack grabbed 16 offensive boards but finished with just 7 assists as a team.</p><p>North Carolina State's defense held their opponent to 63 points, with a field goal percentage of just 36% (24/65). They limited two-point shooting to 21/46 (45%).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, NC State's defense was even more effective, allowing only 3/19 (15%) shooting. They sent their opponent to the line 12 times, where they made 10 free throws (83%).</p><h3>Will Virginia Tech Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Virginia Tech improved to 7-9 on the season with a 71-68 road win over California on Saturday. The Hokies entered the game as +7 point underdogs and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 139, falling short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Virginia Tech appeared to be cruising after taking a 42-23 lead into halftime, but they allowed Cal to score 45 points in the 2nd half while managing just 29 points themselves. Despite the late scare, the Hokies held on for the win.</p><p>Virginia Tech's offense was clicking in their last game, shooting 57.1% from the field and 50% from three-point range, finishing with 71 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 61.2%, and they hit 24 of 41 two-point attempts (58.5%).</p> <p>Andrej Stojakovic led the Hokies with 24 points, despite shooting 40% overall and 16.7% from deep. Tyler Johnson contributed 11 points and 12 rebounds, hitting 71.4% of his shots. Virginia Tech also recorded 12 assists and 7 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Virginia Tech's defense held their opponent to 68 points on 32% shooting from the field, including 36% from two-point range (15/41).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, they limited the damage to 7 made threes on 27 attempts (25%).</p>

North Carolina State Wolfpack vs Virginia Tech Hokies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Aggies versus the Bulldogs? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SECN. The game will be played at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, GA. Texas A&M is favored by -1.5 in this Southeastern conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 146.5 points.</p><h3>TEXAS A&M AGGIES VS GEORGIA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia Bulldogs +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stegeman Coliseum at 6:00 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Georgia pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Texas A&M Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?</h3><p>After a 70-68 loss to South Carolina, the Texas A&M Aggies will look to snap their five-game losing streak. On the road, the Aggies have gone 5-7 this season, compared to 10-6 at home.</p>

<p>So far, Texas A&M has been favored in 20 of their 28 games, going 12-8 in those matchups. This season, their average scoring margin on the road is -3.8 points per game.</p><p>As the favorite, Texas A&M has struggled against the spread this season, going just 7-13 vs. the spread. In their last three games as the favorite, the Aggies are 0-3 vs. the spread. On the road, Texas A&M is just 5-7 vs. the spread this year and their last 10 road ATS mark is 3-7.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Texas A&M games is 16-12. Today's over/under line of 146.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this year (143.8). Over their last three games, their games have averaged 141 points compared to their season average of 143.4 points per game. So far, 18 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line of 146.5.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Texas A&M offense ended with 68 points against South Carolina. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 38.6% and made 2 threes. In terms of offense, the Aggies have a season-long field goal percentage of 39%, putting them 392nd in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 406th in percentage and 277th in three-pointers made.</p><p>The Aggies' defense is presently ranked 118th nationally, allowing an average of 70.4 points per contest. So far, the Texas A&M defense is giving up an average of 9.0 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 9.4 times per game (384th).</p><h3>Can Georgia Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Georgia is 11-6 at home this season, but they have lost four straight games at home. Overall, the Bulldogs are 15-13, and they have a 5-10 record in Southeastern Conference play. Their last game was a 67-66 loss to LSU, and they have lost two straight games.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Georgia is 3-12 this season, and they are 12-1 when favored. So far, the Bulldogs have been favored in 13 of their 28 games. They have a 10-3 record in non-conference games, compared to a 4-7 record on the road.</p><p>Georgia has an overall ATS record of 15-12-1 this season. At home, they are just 7-9-1 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Bulldogs are 6-4 ATS.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 146.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Georgia's games this season (149.8). So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 148 points.</p><p>The Georgia offense is coming off a game where they scored 66 points against LSU. They posted a field goal percentage of 37.3% and connected on 7 threes. Noah Thomasson is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 13 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Jabri Abdur-Rahim brings a PPG average of 12.3 into the game.</p><p>At present, the Bulldogs' defense is nationally ranked 242nd, allowing 74.6 points per game. In their most recent game, the Georgia defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as LSU knocked down 9 three-pointers on their way to 67 points.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Jayhawks and Cyclones face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. The Cyclones are hosting the game at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA. The over/under for this Big 12 conference contest is set at 144 points, with Iowa State being favored by -5.5 at home against Kansas.</p><h3>KANSAS JAYHAWKS VS IOWA STATE CYCLONES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Iowa State Cyclones -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Hilton Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IOWA STATE CYCLONES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Cyclones.</li><li>Not only will Iowa State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Jayhawks Win in Ames?</h3><p>Kansas improved to 12-3 on the season with a 54-40 win over Cincinnati on Saturday. The Jayhawks entered the game as +1 point underdogs but covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Trailing 25-24 at halftime, Kansas clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 15 points while scoring 30. The game’s total points of 94 fell well below the O/U line of 136.5.</p><p>Kansas struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 54 points with a field goal percentage of 35.3%. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.8%, and they hit only 2 of 21 three-point attempts, shooting 9.5% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Kansas shot 46.8% on two-point attempts, and they grabbed 15 offensive rebounds. Hunter Dickinson contributed 14 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 43.8% from the field and missing all three of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Despite giving up 12 offensive rebounds, Kansas held their opponent to just 40 points in their previous game. The Jayhawks' defense limited their opponent to 30% shooting overall, with a 40% mark on two-point attempts (15/37).</p> <p>Kansas was particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where their opponent shot just 13% (3/22). The Jayhawks also kept their opponent off the free-throw line, allowing only 2 attempts, of which 1 was made.</p><h3>Can the Iowa State Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Iowa State improved to 14-1 on the season with a narrow 85-84 win over Texas Tech on Saturday. The Cyclones, who were +2.5 point underdogs going into the game, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 169 went over the pre-game line of 147.5.</p> <p>After trailing 40-34 at halftime, Iowa State turned things around in the second half, outscoring Texas Tech 40-34 to secure the win. The Cyclones’ ability to tighten up defensively and execute offensively in the second half was key to their victory.</p><p>Iowa State's offense put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 52.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.6%. They hit 59.5% of their two-point attempts (25/42) and connected on 35.3% from beyond the arc (6/17). At the free-throw line, the Cyclones shot 70.8%, making 17 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>Curtis Jones led the way with 26 points, hitting 3 of 7 from three-point range. Christian Anderson was perfect from deep, going 4 for 4, and finished with 18 points, as did JT Toppin and Chance McMillian. Toppin also grabbed 9 rebounds, while Darrion Williams added 15 points and 6 boards.</p><p>Iowa State's defense struggled, giving up 84 points on 42% shooting from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 46 attempts, a 41% success rate for the opposition.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponents shot 45%, hitting 9 of 20 threes. Iowa State also sent them to the line 24 times, where they converted 19 free throws, a 79% clip.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Lightning versus the Penguins? The puck drops at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. The Lightning come into this Eastern conference matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 5:00 ET on Sunday, January 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:</h3><ul><li>The Lightning enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Lightning on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Penguins (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Tampa Bay Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Tampa Bay’s 7-4 loss to the Jets dropped their record to 22-15-3. The Lightning were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.</p> 

<p>The Lightning led 2-0 early, but the Jets responded with seven of the next nine goals. Four different players scored for Tampa Bay in the loss.</p><p>In their 7-4 loss to the Jets, Tampa Bay's offense netted four goals, with Brandon Hagel scoring his 7th of the season and Nikita Kucherov adding his 10th. The Lightning fired 30 shots on goal and recorded 8 giveaways.</p> <p>Mitchell Chaffee scored his 4th goal, while Brayden Point added his 8th on a power play. The Lightning had two first-period goals, with Kucherov's 10th coming in the third period to tie the game at 4-4.</p><p>Despite tying the game at 4-4 in the 3rd period, the Lightning's defense struggled late, allowing three unanswered goals, including two empty-netters. Jonas Johansson made 27 saves with an 84.4% save percentage.</p><h3>Can Pittsburgh Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>With a 3-1 win over the Canadiens, the Penguins moved to 18-18-8 this season. Pittsburgh covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.</p>

<p>Sidney Crosby led the way with two goals, while Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter to seal the victory. The Penguins kept the Canadiens scoreless until the 3rd period.</p><p>Sidney Crosby led the Penguins’ offense with two goals, including his 5th of the season on a power play. Blake Lizotte added his 2nd goal of the year, scoring on an empty net with 45 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>The Penguins took 24 shots on goal but also had 14 giveaways. They scored in each period, with Crosby’s first goal coming at 4:03 in the 1st period.</p><p>Defensively, the Penguins will look to build on their last performance, where they allowed just one goal to the Canadiens. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves with a 96.2% save percentage, and the defense contributed 5 takeaways and 19 hits. The only goal they allowed came at 5:32 in the 3rd period.</p>

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction 1/12/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Blazers versus the Bulls? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Yuengling Center in Tampa, FL. UAB is favored by -2.5 in this American Athletic conference contest against South Florida. The game's over/under currently sits at 156.5 points.</p><h3>UAB BLAZERS VS SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Florida Bulls +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Yuengling Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Not only will South Florida pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored UAB?</h3><p>UAB improved to 9-7 on the season with an 81-76 victory over Florida Atlantic on Sunday. The Blazers, who were +3 underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game finished at 157, just under the O/U line of 162.5.</p> <p>UAB led 40-35 at halftime and matched FAU point-for-point in the 2nd half, with both teams scoring 41 points after the break.</p><p>UAB put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 44.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49.3%. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 13 attempts, and went 14 of 22 from the free-throw line, shooting 63.6%. The Blazers grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists.</p> <p>Yaxel Lendeborg led the way with 22 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 76.9% from the field and adding 7 assists. Tre Carroll contributed 20 points and 7 rebounds, while KyKy Tandy hit 4 threes, finishing with 14 points on 57.1% shooting from deep.</p><p>UAB's defense allowed 76 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field, hitting 29 of 72 attempts. Inside the arc, they shot 42%, making 21 of 50 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition connected on 8 of 22 three-point shots, good for 36%. They also went to the free-throw line 15 times, converting 10 of those for 66%. UAB gave up 21 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Bulls Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>South Florida fell to 8-7 on the season after a 73-70 road loss to Tulane on Saturday. The Bulls entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 143, which fell short of the 149.5 O/U line.</p> <p>USF led 37-34 at halftime but allowed 39 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. The Bulls will look to tighten up their defense as they aim to get back to .500 in their next outing.</p><p>South Florida's offense clicked in their last game, shooting 52.9% from the field and hitting 42.9% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.8%, with 17 assists and 12 offensive rebounds contributing to their 70-point performance.</p> <p>Jamille Reynolds led the way with 19 points on 8-of-12 shooting, while Quincy Ademokoya was perfect from the field, hitting all 4 of his shots, including 3 threes. Rowan Brumbaugh and Asher Woods each hit 3 threes, with Brumbaugh adding 5 assists.</p><p>South Florida's defense gave up 73 points, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field, connecting on 26 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they held their opponents to 37% shooting, as they made just 12 of 32 two-point shots.</p> <p>However, South Florida struggled to contain the three-point line, where their opponents hit 14 of 30 attempts, good for 46%. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 7 of those for 70%. South Florida allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

UAB Blazers vs South Florida Bulls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Oilers and Wild face off at 8:30 ET on TNT. The Wild are hosting the game at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. The Oilers are the -1.5 goal favorite in this Western conference matchup against Wild. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.</p><h3>EDMONTON OILERS VS MINNESOTA WILD BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Wild +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Xcel Energy Center at 8:30 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA WILD:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Wild.</li><li>We like the Wild on the moneyline (+158)</li><li>The Wild are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Are Edmonton Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers moved to 27-13-3 this season. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 line.</p> 

<p>Edmonton had four different players score in the game. After the Flames tied it at 2-2, Zach Hyman put the Oilers ahead for good with a goal at 9:50 in the third period.</p><p>Edmonton’s offense struck early, with Leon Draisaitl netting his 9th goal just 20 seconds into the game. Jeff Skinner followed with his 3rd goal at the 11:48 mark of the first period. Zach Hyman, who had 3 shots on goal, scored his 3rd goal of the season on a power play in the third period. Mattias Janmark added an empty-netter with just 3 seconds left, bringing his season total to 2 goals.</p> <p>Draisaitl also contributed with two assists, now sitting at 8 for the season. Edmonton took 31 shots on goal and recorded 10 giveaways. The Oilers finished with 6 assists in their 4-2 win over Calgary.</p><p>Edmonton's defense gave up the first two goals in the previous game, but they shut down the Flames after that, leading to a 4-2 win. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, and the Oilers' defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 19 hits.</p><h3>Can Minnesota Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 27-13-4. Minnesota was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy netted the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, while Matt Boldy added his sixth in a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs. Jared Spurgeon picked up two assists, bringing his total to three this season. Marco Rossi also contributed with his seventh assist.</p> <p>The Wild fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods. They recorded 15 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild allowed a late first-period goal to the Maple Leafs, but they held Toronto scoreless for the rest of the game, leading to a 2-1 overtime win. Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage, while the Wild's defense added 7 takeaways and 22 hits.</p>

Edmonton Oilers vs Minnesota Wild Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Gamecocks and Commodores game? Catch the action at Memorial Gymnasium (TN) in Nashville, TN, as the Commodores hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on SECN. This Southeastern conference matchup has an over/under of 143.5 points, and Vanderbilt is favored to win by -8.5 at home vs. South Carolina.</p><h3>SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS VS VANDERBILT COMMODORES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Carolina Gamecocks +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Memorial Gymnasium (TN) at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Commodores.</li><li>Even though we have Vanderbilt winning straight-up, we like South Carolina at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Gamecocks Ready for a Win at Nashville?</h3><p>South Carolina fell to 10-6 on the season after a 66-63 home loss to Auburn on Saturday. Despite being +16.5 point underdogs, the Gamecocks kept it close, covering the spread. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 145.5 O/U line.</p> <p>South Carolina led 40-34 at halftime but managed only 23 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32, which proved to be the difference in the game.</p><p>South Carolina's offense struggled in their latest game, putting up just 63 points on 41% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.3%, and they hit only 25% from beyond the arc, connecting on 4 of 16 attempts. At the free-throw line, they made just 9 of 16, shooting 56.2%.</p> <p>Collin Murray-Boyles led the way with 25 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 55.6% from the field. Miles Kelly added 14 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range, while Tahaad Pettiford contributed 15 points, knocking down 2 of 5 from deep.</p><p>South Carolina's defense held their opponent to 66 points, with a field goal percentage of 41% on 25 of 61 shooting. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 of 45 shots to fall, a 46% conversion rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Gamecocks limited their opponent to 4 of 16 shooting, just 25%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 9, shooting 56%. South Carolina gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Vanderbilt Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Vanderbilt’s season record dropped to 13-3 after a 75-66 road loss to Missouri on Saturday. Entering the game as +5.5 point underdogs, the Commodores failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 141 points fell short of the 156.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Vanderbilt trailed 41-32 at halftime and couldn’t make up ground in the second half, as both teams scored 34 points after the break.</p><p>Vanderbilt's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 40.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%, with a strong showing from beyond the arc, hitting 44.4% of their threes (8/18). At the free-throw line, they connected on 80%, making 16 of 20 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Commodores struggled, shooting just 38.2% on two-point attempts (13/34). Jason Edwards and Mark Mitchell both contributed 20 points, with Edwards shooting 54.5% overall. Anthony Robinson II was perfect from the field, going 4/4, including 2/2 from three, and added 8 assists.</p><p>Vanderbilt's defense gave up 75 points, allowing the opponent to shoot 49% from the field. They struggled to contain inside scoring, with the other team hitting 56% of their two-point attempts (14/25).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opponent connected on 41% of their threes, going 10/24. Vanderbilt also sent them to the line 25 times, where they made 17 free throws (68%). The Commodores allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

South Carolina Gamecocks vs Vanderbilt Commodores NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>The Toreros and Cardinal are set to face off at 7:00 ET on PACN. The Cardinal will host the game at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, CA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 148.5 points, and the Cardinal are favored to win at home vs. the Toreros.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO TOREROS VS STANFORD CARDINAL BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Diego Toreros +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Maples Pavilion at 7:00 ET on Sunday, December 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN DIEGO TOREROS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Cardinal.</li><li>Even though we have Stanford winning straight-up, we like San Diego at +13.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Toreros Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>San Diego improved to 6-2 on the season with a narrow 74-72 victory over Northern Colorado. Over their past ten road games, including those from last year, San Diego has a record of 2-8. As of now, San Diego holds a 3-4 record against the spread heading into today's game. In their previous five games, the team is 2-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>San Diego comes in with an over/under record of 3-4-0 through eight games, with their games averaging a combined 139.1 points per game so far. In the Toreros' last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 138 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 2-3.</p><p>In their previous game, the Toreros' offense finished with 74 points, which is right in line with their current average of 72 points per contest. In terms of offense, the Toreros have a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, putting them 277th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 268th in percentage and 285th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At this time, the Toreros' defense is positioned 63rd in the country, permitting 66.2 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.6 threes per game vs. Stanford. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 24.3%.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Cardinal?</h3><p>So far this year, Stanford has played 7 games, with a record of 3-4. All of their games this season have been on the road. As of now, Stanford's performance against the spread this season stands at 3-3 going into today's game. When examining the team's previous five games, they have a 2-2 record vs. the spread.</p><p>In seven games, Stanford comes in with an over/under mark of 4-2-0, with their games averaging 156.2 points per game. In the Cardinal's last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 153 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 2-2.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Stanford offense concluded with only 51 points against Northern Iowa. Throughout the game, they made 5/26 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 36.5%. The team's scoring leader is Maxime Raynaud, who holds an average of 15.9 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Mike Jones is averaging 11.9 points per game this season.</p><p>Looking at the Stanford defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 77.7 points per game (207th). So far, the Stanford defense is giving up an average of 9.7 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.6 times per game (390th).</p>

San Diego Toreros vs Stanford Cardinal Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/23

<p>Carlos Carrasco and the Cleveland Guardians will host the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, with the game set to start at 1:40 from Progressive Field in Cleveland. The Guardians are sending Griffin Canning to the mound. Coming into the game, the Guardians are 21-12, while the Angels are 12-21.</p>

<p>Currently, the over/under line is at 9 runs, and the Guardians are the favorite at -134 on the money line. If you're looking to catch this one on TV, it is being carried by BSW.</p><h3>CLEVELAND GUARDIANS VS LOS ANGELES ANGELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Guardians Moneyline -134</p><p>This game will be played at Progressive Field at 1:40 ET on Sunday, May 5th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ANGELS VS GUARDIANS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Guardians winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Angels 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>Cleveland cruised to a 7-1 win over the Angels in the most recent game of this series. The Guardians had a huge 2nd inning, scoring four of their seven runs. As for the Angels, they scored their only run in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Guardians were favored at -130 on the money line.</p>

<p>Ben Lively pitched well for the Guardians in this one, going six innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with five strikeouts but issued three walks. On the other side, Reid Detmers got the start for the Angels, going just 5 2/3 innings while giving up seven runs and took the loss.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Guardians were led by Bo Naylor and Austin Hedges, as they were the only two hitters in the lineup to have more than one hit. Naylor, Ramon Laureano, and Franmil Reyes each homered for Cleveland's offense.</p><h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3><p>Los Angeles is 12-21 overall this season, which has them tied with the Astros for 5th place in the AL West. The Angels will be playing on the road today, and they are 6.0 games behind the Mariners for the division lead. So far, they have yet to play a game against another AL West team.</p>

<p>The Angels have really struggled in day games this year, going just 2-12. They are also only 4-11 at home compared to 8-10 on the road. Los Angeles has dropped four straight series and is 1-8-1 in series overall. As the underdog, the Angels are 8-9 this year and 11-18 in all other games.</p><p>When betting the run line, the Angels have been a better play on the road than at home, going 11-7 vs. the run line away from Los Angeles. They have also been a better play as an underdog, going 16-13 vs. the run line in those games. The Angels' average run differential in their wins this season is +3.8, while their average run differential in losses is -4.0.</p><p>Los Angeles Angels games have gone over the total 18 times and under 14 times this season. The average over/under line in Angels games is 9 runs, and their games have averaged 9.5 runs per game. In games with an over/under line of 9 runs, the over is 3-4. Overall, 63.6% of Angels games have had lower over/under lines than 9 runs.</p><p>Through six starts, Griffin Canning has a record of 1-3 and an ERA of 7.45. He has made six appearances this season and is coming off a start in which he gave up four earned runs in five innings of work. In that outing, he gave up one homer. Canning's WHIP for the season is currently 1.55, and opponents are batting .287 off the right-hander this year. So far, he has allowed a total of five homers. Looking back at his last three starts, Canning has finished with a no-decision, a win, and a loss.</p><p>So far this season, the Angels are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 18th in the league. They have been a bit better at home, averaging 4.1 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .242, which is 10th in the league, and are also 7th in the league in home runs. One thing to keep an eye on is their team on-base percentage, as they are just 20th in the league in walks and have a collective OBP of .306.</p>

<p>Mike Trout has been a bit of a disappointment so far this season, hitting just .220, but he does lead the team with 10 homers. Taylor Ward has been a bright spot for the Angels, as he is batting .280 with seven homers, which is 4th in the league. Ward's 24 RBIs is also good for 6th in the league.</p><h3>Guardians Records & Stats</h3><p>Cleveland is hosting the Angels today with an overall record of 21-12, good for 1st place in the AL Central. So far, they have gone 4-1 against other teams in the AL Central. The Guardians have been good on the road (12-7) and have gone 9-5 at home this year. This season, they have been really good in day games, putting up a record of 10-3.</p>

<p>The Guardians have dropped two straight series, and their overall series record is 7-3. As the favorite, Cleveland has gone 12-6 this year and 8-4 as the home favorite. Over the Guardians' last 10 games, they are just 4-6.</p><p>The Cleveland Guardians have been a solid run line bet this season, going 22-11 overall and 9-5 at home. They have a run differential of +1.2 runs per game, and their average run differential in winning games is +3.8 runs per game. They have been particularly good against the run line as the underdog, going 12-3 so far this season.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 9 runs is slightly higher than the average line for Cleveland's games this season. The Guardians have played 31 games, and only three of them have had over/under lines set at 9 runs or higher. Their games have averaged 8.7 runs per game, and their over/under record for the season is 18-13.</p><p>Cleveland is sending Carlos Carrasco to the mound today vs. the Angels, and he comes into the game with a record of 1-2 and an ERA of 6.58. So far, he has made six starts and has a WHIP of 1.68. In his last outing, Carrasco finished with a no-decision, giving up eight hits, eight earned runs, and two homers in four innings of work. Before that, he had given up at least one homer in three straight starts. Carrasco's ERA at home is 5.46, compared to 7.39 on the road.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Guardians are 6th in the league in runs scored, averaging 5 runs per contest. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.1 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .244, which is 9th in the league, and are near the top of the league in fewest strikeouts per game.</p>

<p>Steven Kwan has been red hot for the Guardians, going 12/32 in his last nine games with one home run and four RBIs. For the season, he is batting .353. Jose Ramirez is just batting .227 this season but leads the team with 25 RBIs and is 5th in the league in RBIs. Josh Naylor has also been a big power threat for the Guardians, as his seven home runs are 4th best in the league.</p>

Los Angeles Angels vs Cleveland Guardians Betting Pick & Prediction 5/5/24

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<p>Betting on today's Cardinals and Orange game? Catch the action at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY, as the Orange hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ACCN. Louisville come into this Atlantic Coast conference matchup as the -7.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 151.5 points.</p><h3>LOUISVILLE CARDINALS VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at JMA Wireless Dome at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Orange.</li><li>Not only will Syracuse pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Louisville Have A Chance at JMA Wireless Dome?</h3><p>Louisville improved to 12-5 on the season with an 82-78 win over Pittsburgh on Saturday. The Cardinals were +3.5 point underdogs heading into the game but not only won outright, they also covered the spread.</p> <p>Louisville led 35-34 at halftime and poured in 47 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44. The total points for the game reached 160, surpassing the O/U line of 149.5.</p><p>Louisville's offense put up 82 points in their latest game, shooting 44.9% from the field and hitting 13 threes at a 37.1% clip. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.1%, and they grabbed 17 offensive rebounds, though they struggled from the free-throw line, making just 7 of 15 attempts (46.7%).</p> <p>Reyne Smith led the way with 25 points, hitting 7 of 11 threes, while Jaland Lowe added 24 points and 6 assists despite shooting just 33.3% from the field. Ishmael Leggett contributed 16 points, connecting on 4 of 6 from deep.</p><p>Despite Louisville's defensive efforts, they allowed 78 points on 43% shooting from the field, with their opponents hitting 24 of 55 shots. The Cardinals held them to 41% shooting from two-point range, where they made 14 of 34 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Louisville's defense struggled, giving up 10 three-pointers on 21 attempts, a 47% clip. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 20, shooting 90%. The Cardinals limited offensive rebounds, allowing just 5.</p><h3>Will Syracuse Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>The Orange improved to 8-8 on the season with a 79-71 road win over Boston College on Saturday. Entering the game as -1 favorites, Syracuse not only picked up the win but also covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 150, surpassing the O/U line of 146.5.</p> <p>Syracuse turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Eagles 47-39 after trailing 32-32 at halftime. Their strong 2nd half performance was key to the win.</p><p>Syracuse put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field and 54.2% in effective field goal percentage. They connected on 33.3% of their threes, going 5-for-15, and hit 72.7% of their free throws, making 16 of 22 attempts. The Orange grabbed 8 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists as a team.</p> <p>J.J. Starling led the way with 26 points, shooting 54.5% from the field, though he missed all 4 of his three-point attempts. Donald Hand Jr. added 20 points and 9 rebounds, while Chad Venning and Joshua Beadle each contributed 17 points, with Beadle also handing out 6 assists.</p><p>Syracuse's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 23 two-point baskets on 46 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Syracuse held the other team to 25% shooting, as they made just 4 of 16 attempts. The Orange also sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 13 free throws, shooting 65%.</p>

Louisville Cardinals vs Syracuse Orange NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

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<p>The Miami Heat (+165) travel to take on the Los Angeles Lakers (-198) in a non-conference matchup. The Lakers (-4.5) are favored and have lost three straight games. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 ET at Crypto.com Arena.</p>

<p>The Heat (20-18) are 7th in the East and 2nd in the Southeast Division. The Lakers (20-17) are 7th in the West and 2nd in the Pacific Division. The over/under line for this game is 217.5 points. SN-LA will televise the game.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 125-111 in favor of the Lakers.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Davis finishing with 25 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Miami Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Miami dropped to 20-18 on the season following a 109-98 road loss to the Clippers on Monday. The Heat, who were +8.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, losing by 11 points. The game’s total of 207 points fell short of the 216.5-point over/under line.</p> <p>Miami started strong, leading 35-28 after the 1st quarter, but managed just 13 points in the 2nd. The Clippers went on an 11-0 run, turning a 59-54 lead into 65-59, and outscored the Heat 36-20 in the 3rd quarter. Miami couldn’t close the gap in the 4th, as both teams scored 30 points in the final period.</p><p>In Monday's loss to the Clippers, the Heat managed just 98 points, shooting 38.8% from the field. Their three-point shooting was below average at 32.7%, but they hit 17 threes overall.</p> <p>Tyler Herro led Miami with 32 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists, scoring 12 points in the 1st quarter and 9 more in the 4th. Kel'el Ware added 19 points and 13 rebounds, with 13 of his points coming in the final period.</p><p>The Heat put together a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, holding the Clippers to just 15 points, but they struggled in the 3rd, allowing 36 points. Overall, Miami gave up 109 points on 48% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Heat allowed 13 made threes on 36% shooting. They sent the Clippers to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 6. Miami finished with 40 defensive rebounds, gave up 7 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals.</p><h3>Will the Lakers Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>The Lakers fell to 20-17 on the season after a 126-102 home loss to the Spurs on Monday. Los Angeles, favored by 4 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 228 went over the 220.5-point line.</p> <p>After leading 62-53 at halftime, the Lakers allowed the Spurs to go on a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 84-76 to 94-76. Los Angeles managed only 13 points in the 4th quarter while San Antonio scored 37.</p><p>In their 126-102 loss to the Spurs, the Lakers shot 44.8% from the field and 31.8% from three-point range, hitting 14 threes overall. Anthony Davis led the way with 30 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 72.2% from the field and making 2 threes at 40%.</p> <p>LeBron James added 18 points, 8 assists, and 5 rebounds, hitting 66.7% of his threes, while Austin Reaves contributed 12 points and 8 assists despite shooting just 30.8% from the field and 28.6% from deep.</p><p>The Lakers' defense struggled in the 3rd and 4th quarters, giving up 36 and 37 points, respectively, in a 126-102 loss to the Spurs. Overall, they allowed San Antonio to shoot 53% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Spurs hit 13 threes at a 37% clip. The Lakers sent them to the line 20 times, where they made 17 free throws. Defensively, the Lakers recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

<p>In a division matchup between the Grizzlies and Spurs, Memphis (-147) is favored by 3 points over San Antonio (+123) at the Frost Bank Center. The over/under line is set at 239 points.</p>

<p>Memphis is 25-15 overall and 3rd in the Western Conference. San Antonio is 19-19 and 10th in the West. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 ET and the game can be seen on FDSS.</p><h3>MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -3</p><p>This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 149-132 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Ja Morant finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.6% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Grizzlies Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Grizzlies fell to 25-15 on the season after a 120-118 road loss to the Rockets on Monday. Memphis entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread with the two-point loss. The total points for the game reached 238, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 233.5 by 4.5 points.</p> <p>Memphis started strong, leading 30-23 after the 1st quarter, but a 10-0 run by the Rockets shifted momentum. The Grizzlies regained control, taking a 92-87 lead into the 4th quarter, but Houston outscored them 33-26 in the final period to seal the win.</p><p>In their 120-118 loss to the Rockets, the Grizzlies shot 53.6% from the field, with a 43.8% success rate from beyond the arc, hitting 14 threes. Ja Morant led the way with 29 points, adding 11 in the 4th quarter, while Desmond Bane contributed 25 points, 15 of which came in the 3rd.</p> <p>Morant and Bane each made 4 threes, with Bane shooting 80% from deep. Jaren Jackson added 17 points, and Jaylen Wells chipped in 14, scoring 4 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Grizzlies started strong in the 1st quarter, allowing just 23 points, but they struggled in the 2nd and 4th quarters, giving up 34 and 33 points, respectively, in their 120-118 loss to the Rockets. Overall, Memphis allowed Houston to shoot 50% from the field.</p> <p>The Grizzlies also had a tough time defending the three, as the Rockets hit 16 threes on 51% shooting. Memphis sent Houston to the line 31 times, where they made 22 free throws. The Grizzlies gave up 15 offensive rebounds but managed to come up with 17 steals.</p><h3>Will the Spurs Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>San Antonio pulled their record to 19-19 with a 126-102 road win over the Lakers on Monday. The Spurs entered the game as +4 point underdogs and not only won but covered the spread with a +24 point victory. The total score of 228 points went over the pre-game line of 220.5.</p> <p>After trailing 62-53 at halftime, the Spurs turned things around by winning the 3rd quarter 36-27. They then dominated the 4th quarter, outscoring the Lakers 37-13, including a 10-0 run that extended their lead from 84-76 to 94-76.</p><p>The Spurs shot 53.3% from the field and 37.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 13 threes in their 126-102 win over the Lakers. Devin Vassell, Victor Wembanyama, and Stephon Castle each scored 23 points, with Vassell knocking down 5 threes at a 55.6% rate.</p> <p>Castle did most of his damage in the 3rd quarter, scoring 14 of his 23 points. Harrison Barnes added 10 of his 17 points in the 4th, while Chris Paul chipped in 5 of his 13 points in the final period.</p><p>Despite a tough 2nd quarter where they allowed 36 points, the Spurs' defense locked down in the 4th, giving up just 13 points to secure the win. Overall, they held the Lakers to 102 points on 44% shooting.</p> <p>San Antonio limited the Lakers' three-point shooting, allowing just 14 threes on 31% shooting. They also sent the Lakers to the line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws. The Spurs finished with 16 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

<p>Wednesday night's matchup between the Mariners and Rangers is set for 8:05 from Globe Life Field in Arlington. Seattle currently has a record of 12-11, while the Rangers are 12-12. Jon Gray will start for the Rangers, and he is facing off against Bryce Miller for the Mariners.</p>

<p>The over/under line is at 9 runs, and the Rangers are the slight favorite on the money line at -121. Looking at the money line odds for the Mariners, they are sitting at +101. You can catch this one on BSSW.</p><h3>TEXAS RANGERS VS SEATTLE MARINERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Rangers Moneyline -121</p><p>This game will be played at Globe Life Field at 8:05 ET on Wednesday, April 24th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE MARINERS VS RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rangers winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Rangers 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>Seattle cruised to a 4-0 win over the Rangers in the most recent game of this series. The Mariners had a two-run 1st inning and added two more runs in the 3rd. As for the Rangers, they had their best scoring chance in the 4th but could only muster three hits and left two runners on base.</p>

<p>Logan Gilbert pitched well for the Mariners in this one, going 6 2/3 innings and striking out six without giving up a run. He picked up a win in the game, while Dane Dunning struggled on the mound for the Rangers, giving up four runs in just 4 1/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>At the plate, Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodriguez each had two hits and two RBIs for Seattle. Nathaniel Lowe had a two-hit game for Texas.</p><h3>Mariners Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 12-11, the Mariners hold a half-game lead over the Rangers for the AL West division lead. The Mariners have won two straight games, with these two wins coming in the final two games of their series vs. the Rockies. So far, the Mariners have yet to play a game in the AL West, and they are 3-5 as the underdog this season.</p>

<p>Seattle has been slightly better at home, going 7-6 compared to 5-5 on the road. As the road favorite, the Mariners have gone 3-1 this season. Their overall series record is 2-4-1, but they have won two straight series.</p><p>Seattle is 11-12 against the run line this season, and the Mariners have been a better bet on the run line on the road (6-4) than at home (5-8). Their average run margin for the season is +0.3 runs per game, and they have a run line win streak of two games. They are 7-8 against the run line as the favorite and 4-4 as the underdog. They have covered the run line in two straight games and have a scoring margin of +1.1 runs per game on the road.</p><p>The Seattle Mariners have played 21 games this season, and 19 of them have had over/under lines set at less than 9 runs. Their average over/under line for the season is 8 runs, and the over/under record for the season is 7-14. Today's over/under line is set at 9 runs, and the Mariners' games have had an average of 7.3 runs per game this season.</p><p>Bryce Miller will be making his 4th start of the season for the Mariners, and so far, he has been solid in his first three outings. Miller has picked up wins in each of his first three starts, with his most recent outing coming at home against the Reds. In that game, he went 6 innings and struck out 7. He has yet to give up more than 1 earned run in a start this season.</p><p>Seattle's offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, averaging just 3.8 runs per game, which is 23rd in the league. They have been even worse at home, averaging only 3.2 runs per contest. However, their team batting average of .227 is 18th in the league, and they are 10th in home runs. Julio Rodríguez and Cal Raleigh have been two of the team's most consistent hitters, with Rodriguez batting .278 and Raleigh at .271. Rodriguez is also on a seven-game hitting streak and has gone 14/31 in his last seven games.</p>

<p>Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodríguez have been two of the league's top power hitters, with Raleigh's six homers being 3rd in the league and Rodriguez's one homer putting him 8th in the league. Over his last seven games, Raleigh has four homers and nine RBIs, while Rodriguez has gone 14/31.</p><h3>Rangers Records & Stats</h3><p>Texas is currently 12-12 overall and is in 2nd place in the AL West, a half-game behind the Mariners. So far, the Rangers have gone just 4-7 against other teams in the AL West. The Rangers are currently in the middle of their home series vs. the Mariners, and they lost the first game of the series.</p>

<p>The Rangers have been pretty even at home, going 5-6, and they are just above .500 at 7-6 on the road. As the favorite, Texas has gone 4-6 this season and 8-6 as the underdog. Texas won the final game of their series vs. the Braves and are 3-3-1 in series this year.</p><p>When the Rangers win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.8 runs per game. That's why they've been a good bet on the run line as an underdog, going 8-6. They're just 3-7 on the run line as the favorite. Their overall run line record is 11-13, but they've been better on the road (7-6) than at home (4-7).</p><p>The Texas Rangers have played 23 games this season, and the over/under line has been set at 9 runs for seven of them. The over/under record for those games is 4-3. The over/under line for today's game against the Seattle Mariners is also set at 9 runs. The Rangers have a combined run average of 9.2 runs per game this season, and their over/under record for the season is 11-12.</p><p>Jon Gray will be making his second start of the season for the Rangers, and he will be facing the Mariners at home. Gray has started one game this year and has a no-decision, going 6 innings and allowing just 1 earned run. He has 16 strikeouts in 15 2/3 innings of work this season.</p><p>Adolis Garcia has been one of the league's top power hitters so far this season, as his six home runs are the 3rd most in the league and the most on the Rangers. He is also 2nd in the league with 22 RBIs. Garcia is batting .315 for the season and has an OBP of .364. Marcus Semien is also having a strong season at the plate, with a batting average of .267 and four homers.</p>

<p>As a team, the Rangers are averaging 4.8 runs per game, which is 10th in the league. They have been pretty consistent in terms of scoring runs, as they are averaging 4.7 runs at home and 4.8 on the road. Overall, they are batting .251, which is 8th in the league.</p>

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