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<p>At 7:30 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (-141) will host the Utah Jazz (+119) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 221.5 points.</p>

<p>Utah enters this game with a record of 6-20, which is good for 14th in the Western Conference. Brooklyn is 11-16 and sits 10th in the Eastern Conference.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-71 in favor of the Jazz.</li><li>Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Utah Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>After a 126-119 win over the Pistons on Thursday, the Jazz improved to 6-20 this season. Utah, who entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 245, surpassing the O/U line of 227.5.</p> <p>The Jazz started strong, leading 48-19 after the 1st quarter, thanks to a 10-0 run. However, the Pistons fought back, winning the 2nd quarter 35-19 and the 3rd quarter 32-30. Utah entered the 4th quarter with a 97-86 lead and held on, despite being outscored 33-29 in the final period.</p><p>Collin Sexton led the Jazz to a win over the Pistons with 30 points and 7 assists, hitting 5 threes at a 71.4% rate. Keyonte George added 28 points, knocking down 7 threes at 53.8%, while Lauri Markkanen contributed 27 points and 14 rebounds.</p> <p>Utah connected on 20 threes, shooting 50% from deep and 47% overall. Sexton scored 13 points in the 1st quarter, while Markkanen added 13 in the 3rd.</p><p>The Jazz defense shined in the 1st quarter, allowing just 19 points, but they struggled in the 2nd, giving up 35. The Pistons scored 32 and 33 points in the 3rd and 4th quarters, respectively, but Utah still managed to secure the win.</p> <p>Overall, the Jazz held Detroit to 43% shooting and just 27% from three-point range, with the Pistons making 13 threes. The Pistons also went 14/18 from the free-throw line. Utah grabbed 47 defensive rebounds, gave up 13 offensive boards, and recorded 5 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Brooklyn as Home Favorites</h3><p>The Nets improved to 11-16 this season with a 101-94 road win over the Raptors on Thursday. Brooklyn, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only picked up the win but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 195, falling well short of the 219-point O/U line.</p> <p>Brooklyn took control in the 4th quarter, holding Toronto to 18 points while scoring 31. An 11-0 run broke a 90-90 tie, giving the Nets a 101-90 lead before the Raptors added a few late points.</p><p>In their win over the Raptors, the Nets shot just 40.2% from the field and struggled from three-point range, hitting only 9 threes at a 23.1% clip. Cameron Johnson led the way with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists, shooting 60% from the floor and making 4 threes at 40% efficiency.</p> <p>Johnson scored 15 points in the 4th quarter, while Shake Milton and Noah Clowney each added 6 of their 12 and 11 points, respectively, in the final period. Ben Simmons also contributed 12 points, with 5 coming in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>The Nets put together a strong defensive performance on Thursday, holding the Raptors to just 94 points. Brooklyn was especially effective in the 4th quarter, where they allowed only 18 points. Overall, the Nets limited Toronto to 39% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Raptors hit 15 threes on 34% shooting. Brooklyn sent Toronto to the line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Nets also recorded 38 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and added 6 blocks.</p>

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<p>ESPN+ will be covering this week six college football matchup between the South Alabama Jaguars and the Arkansas State Red Wolves, set for 7:00 ET at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro. South Alabama comes in with a 2-3 record, while Arkansas State is also 2-2 on the season. The Jaguars are favored by -3 points, with the over/under line currently sitting at 62.5 points.</p><h3>SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS VS ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arkansas State Red Wolves +3</p><p>This game will be played at Centennial Bank Stadium at 7:00 ET on Saturday, October 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have the South Alabama Jaguars winning this one by a score of 32 to 31</li><li>Even though we like the South Alabama Jaguars to win, our ATS pick is to take the Arkansas State Red Wolves at +3</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 62.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The South Alabama Jaguars Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>South Alabama enters Week 6 with a 2-3 record, ranked 68th in our power rankings. They have an 87% chance of becoming bowl-eligible and a 20.9% chance of winning the Sun Belt. On the road, they are 1-2, while they are 0-1 at home this season.</p> <p></p><p>The Jaguars have a +11.6 average scoring margin but are 1-3 against the spread. They’ve been favored in two games, going 0-2 ATS as the favorite and 1-1 ATS as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is 62.5 points. South Alabama’s games have averaged 69.6 points, with an average over/under line of 61.2 points. Their over/under record is 1-3, with an average margin of +1.5 points.</p><p>Heading into week 6, South Alabama’s offense is averaging 40.6 points per game, placing them 18th in the nation. They are also ranked 33rd in our offensive power rankings. Their rushing attack is a key component, averaging 212.6 yards per game.</p> <p>Fluff Bothwell leads the ground game with 376 rushing yards, six touchdowns, and an impressive 8 yards per carry. Quarterback Gio Lopez has thrown for 1,014 yards and 10 touchdowns without an interception, giving him a passer rating of 121. Jamaal Pritchett has 394 receiving yards and four touchdowns.</p><p>South Alabama's defense is looking to bounce back after a tough game against LSU, where they allowed 42 points and 667 total yards. LSU rushed for 237 yards and threw for 430 yards, though South Alabama did manage to force two interceptions.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, South Alabama is giving up 29 points per game. They rank 168th in passing yards allowed, giving up 303.4 yards per game, while opposing quarterbacks have completed 62.3% of their passes. Against the run, South Alabama is allowing 149.8 yards per game on 30.6 rushing attempts, which ranks 29th fewest in the nation.</p><h3>Will The Arkansas State Red Wolves Win At Home Over The South Alabama Jaguars?</h3><p>Arkansas State enters Week 6 with a 2-2 record, ranked 106th in our power rankings. They have a 47.3% chance of being bowl-eligible this season. The Red Wolves are 1-0 at home and 0-2 on the road so far.</p> <p></p><p>They’ve been favored in just one game this season, going 1-0 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is -12 points per game, and they are 1-2 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is 62.5 points. Arkansas State’s games have averaged 55.5 points, and their average over/under line has been 55.2 points, with a 1-2 record against the total.</p><p>Arkansas State’s offense is averaging 21.8 points per game heading into week 6, placing them 104th in our offensive power rankings. They are 39th in passing attempts, with 36.5 per game, and are converting 43.7% of their third downs. They are 83rd in passing yards, averaging 228 yards per game, and 112th in rushing, with 111.5 yards per game.</p> <p>Jaylen Raynor leads the team with 780 passing yards, but he has a passer rating of 63, with three touchdowns and five interceptions. Arkansas State ranks 112th in passer rating nationally. Zak Wallace leads the rushing attack with 134 yards, averaging 3 yards per carry. Corey Rucker has 265 receiving yards and two touchdowns.</p><p>Arkansas State's defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 33.8 points per game. In their recent game against Iowa State, they gave up 52 points, with 393 total yards allowed, including 240 rushing yards and 153 passing yards.</p> <p>Opponents have averaged 234 rushing yards per game against Arkansas State, while quarterbacks have posted a 61.6% completion rate and a passer rating of 81.2.</p>

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