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The Charlotte Hornets (21-41) will be at home in the Spectrum Center when they square off against the Houston Rockets (39-22). Houston opened as an 8-point favorite, while the game's Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 222 points. Tip-off is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 7, 2020, and it can be seen on ATTSN Southwest.
<h2>Houston Rockets at Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview</h2>
In the Rockets' last matchup, they fell to the Los Angeles Clippers, 120-105. They were not able to cover as 1.5-point underdogs. Houston's Russell Westbrook had a solid game, leading both teams in scoring with 29 points on 11-for-27 shooting. Los Angeles held the Rockets to an effective field goal percentage of 0.397 (below their season average of 0.540). Houston, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (8.1 vs. 12.2). The two teams combined to score 225 points, which finished under the projected point total of 237.5.

Although the Hornets were topped by the Denver Nuggets in their last matchup, 114-112, they did cover as 10-point underdogs. Devonte' Graham was the game's leading scorer with 24 points on 8-for-15 shooting. Denver had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.2 (above their season average of 25.0). Charlotte, meanwhile, did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (23-28; 82.1 percent). Combined, the two teams scored 226 points, which was well over the projected point total of 208.5.

It could be a sloppy game for the Charlotte offense. Charlotte ranks 24th in the NBA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 14.2 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Houston forces the ninth-most turnovers in the NBA (14.2 percent). Also, the second-ranked offense of the Rockets (offensive efficiency of 111.8) will face off against the 23rd-ranked defense of the Hornets (defensive efficiency of 111.4).

Of Houston's 61 games, 34 have finished under the O/U total, while 33 of Charlotte's 62 games have finished under the O/U total. The Rockets have the sizable advantage straight up (SU) (39-22 vs. 21-41), but both teams are right around the .500 mark against the spread (ATS).

These two teams have already met once this season. The two teams combined to score 235 points in that game, which was over the projected point total of 223. The Rockets won 125-110, covering as 13-point favorites. Houston had a much better turnover percentage (3.6 vs. 15.4). Charlotte, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (26.1 vs. 14.6). James Harden put up a double-double in the victory with 40 points and 12 assists.
<h3>Rockets vs. Hornets Free Prediction</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/top-nba-betting-trends-of-the-day/">NBA Pick:</a> SU Winner - Rockets, ATS Winner - Rockets, O/U - Under
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<h2>Notes</h2>
Betting Notes:

Houston averages 44.5 three pointers per game, which ranks first in the league. Charlotte ranks 18th in three pointers allowed per game (34.6).

Charlotte ranks 21st in assists per game (23.7) while Houston ranks 29th (21.4).

The Rockets rank sixth in points off turnovers per game (18.4) while the Hornets rank 13th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.0).

Houston is 16-15 ATS on the road, while Charlotte is 13-14-2 ATS at home.

Bettings Trends:

Charlotte is 5-0 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs in its last five games.

Across its last five outings, Houston is 2-3 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.

The Hornets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 7.3 for the season.

During their last five games, the Rockets have scored an average of 120.4 points per game (1.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 115.8 points per game (1.5 above their season average).

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<p>UCLA and Washington are set to face off in a week 12 matchup, with the game scheduled for Friday, November 15th, at 9:00 ET. The game will be played at Husky Stadium in Seattle and broadcast on FOX. The over/under line is currently set at 47 points, with Washington as the -3.5 point favorite at home. The money line odds stand at +147 for UCLA and -176 for Washington. UCLA enters the game with a 4-5 record, while Washington is 5-5 on the season.</p><h3>UCLA BRUINS VS WASHINGTON HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UCLA Bruins +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Husky Stadium at 9:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UCLA BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the UCLA Bruins winning this one by a score of 31 to 23</li><li>Not only do we have the UCLA Bruins winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 47 points</li></ul><h3>Will The UCLA Bruins Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>UCLA heads into Week 12 with a 4-5 record, facing Washington on the road. They are ranked 57th in our power rankings and have a 41.6% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Bruins have been better on the road (3-2) compared to their 1-3 record at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, UCLA is 6-3, with a 4-1 record on the road. They’ve only been favored once this season, and their average scoring margin is -7.9 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is set at 47 points. UCLA’s games have averaged 45.4 points, and their over/under record is 3-6, with an average line of 47.1 points.</p><p>UCLA’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 18.8 points per game, which ranks 91st nationally. They are also 126th in rushing yards, with only 91.3 yards per game. T.J. Harden leads the team with 351 rushing yards, averaging 3 yards per carry, and has scored one touchdown. Heading into week 12, UCLA is ranked 48th in our offensive power rankings.</p> <p>Ethan Garbers has thrown for 1,907 yards, leading UCLA’s passing game, and the team ranks 22nd in completion percentage, completing 65.3% of their passes. Garbers has 12 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, with a passer rating of 85. Logan Loya is the leading receiver with 294 yards and four touchdowns.</p><p>UCLA's defense has been strong against the run this season, ranking 11th nationally by allowing just 98.8 rushing yards per game. In their recent game against Iowa, they held the Hawkeyes to 80 rushing yards on 31 carries. UCLA also forced two interceptions while allowing 185 passing yards.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged a 93.4 passer rating and 252.8 passing yards per game against UCLA, completing 65.6% of their throws. On average, teams have thrown the ball 33.4 times per game against the Bruins, which ranks 90th in the country.</p><h3>Are The Washington Huskies Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Washington enters Week 12 against UCLA with a 5-5 record and ranks 47th in our power rankings. They have a 68.2% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. At home, the Huskies are 4-1, but they’ve struggled on the road with an 0-4 record.</p> <p></p><p>Washington’s ATS record is 3-6, and they’ve gone 0-4 against the spread on the road. At home, they are 3-2 ATS. Their average scoring margin this season is +1.2 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>The Huskies’ over/under record is 2-7, with their games averaging 42.4 points. This week’s line is set at 47, slightly below their average over/under line of 47.7 points.</p><p>Washington’s offense has been heavily focused on the passing game, ranking 16th in the nation with 264.5 yards per game. They are 10th in completions, averaging 23.9 per game, and 20th in attempts with 33.5. Their completion percentage is 71.3%, the third-best in the country. Will Rogers has thrown for 2,343 yards, with a passer rating of 102. He has 13 touchdowns and five interceptions this season.</p> <p>Overall, Washington is 42nd in our offensive power rankings and 80th in scoring, with 21.8 points per game. On third downs, they have converted just 36.7% of their attempts. Jonah Coleman leads the rushing attack with 913 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored seven touchdowns. Denzel Boston has 717 receiving yards and nine touchdowns on 55 receptions.</p><p>Washington's defense will look to bounce back after a tough game against Penn State, where they allowed 35 points in a 35-6 loss. The Huskies gave up 486 total yards, including 266 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns. Penn State also threw for 220 yards against Washington’s defense.</p> <p></p><p>Despite the rough outing, Washington ranks 8th nationally in passing yards allowed, giving up just 149.8 yards per game. Opposing quarterbacks have a passer rating of 69.9 and are completing 52.5% of their passes against Washington. On the ground, the Huskies are allowing 163.2 rushing yards per game, ranking 108th in the country.</p>

UCLA Bruins vs Washington Huskies Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Cougars and Fighting Illini face off at 8:00 ET on None. The Fighting Illini are hosting the game at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL. The over/under for this game is set at 156 points, and Illinois is favored by -26.5 against SIUE in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>SIUE COUGARS VS ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: SIUE Cougars +26.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SIUE COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Fighting Illini.</li><li>Even though we have Illinois winning straight-up, we like SIUE at +26.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Cougars Stand a Chance in Champaign?</h3><h3>SIUE Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>SIUE's season opener saw them fall 80-61 to Indiana on Wednesday. Despite being +27 point underdogs, the Cougars managed to keep the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Trailing 42-30 at halftime, SIUE scored 31 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The game’s total points of 141 fell short of the 150 O/U line.</p><p>SIUE's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 38% from the field and 19.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 26 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.5%, and they connected on only 46.2% of their free throws.</p> <p>Mackenzie Mgbako was a bright spot, scoring 31 points on 13 of 17 shooting, including 4 of 5 from three-point range. Ray'Sean Taylor added 17 points, but shot just 31.8% overall and 30% from deep.</p><p>Despite SIUE's defensive struggles, allowing 80 points on 52% shooting, they couldn't contain the opposition's two-point attack, which hit 58% from inside the arc. The Cougars also gave up 14 free throws, with the other team converting 82% from the line.</p> <p>From three-point range, SIUE's defense allowed 6 threes on 16 attempts, a 37% success rate. They also gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Does Illinois Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Illinois Fighting Illini Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Illinois opened their season with a dominant 112-67 win over Eastern Illinois on Monday. The Illini, playing at home, were -25 point favorites and covered the spread comfortably. The game’s total points reached 179, surpassing the over/under line of 145.</p> 

<p>After leading 50-35 at halftime, Illinois clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 32 points while scoring 62 of their own.</p><p>Illinois put up 112 points in their last game, shooting 48.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.9%. They hit 16 threes at a 38.1% clip and were strong inside, shooting 68.2% on two-pointers. At the free-throw line, they connected on 34 of 46 attempts, good for 73.9%.</p> <p>Will Riley led the way with 31 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 5 of 6 from deep and shooting 76.9% overall. Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn added 21 points, making 4 threes at 50% shooting from beyond the arc. Kasparas Jakucionis contributed 11 points and 7 assists, while Tomislav Ivisic grabbed a team-high 14 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Illinois giving up 67 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opponent to shoot 48% from the field. The Illini gave up 31 made field goals on 64 attempts.</p> <p>Illinois fouled the opponent enough to send them to the line 46 times, where they made 34 free throws, shooting 73%. The Illini also allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p>

SIUE Cougars vs Illinois Fighting Illini NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

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