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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tritons and Aggies. The game is starting at 5:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Aggies at University Credit Union Center in Davis, CA. Get ready to place your bets! This Big West conference matchup has an over/under of 140 points, and UC Davis is favored to win by -2.5 at home vs. California-San Diego.</p><h3>CALIFORNIA-SAN DIEGO TRITONS VS UC DAVIS AGGIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UC Davis Aggies -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at University Credit Union Center at 5:00 ET on Saturday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UC DAVIS AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 89-59 in favor of the Aggies.</li><li>Not only will UC Davis pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Tritons Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>California-San Diego is 13-7 overall and 7-1 in Big West play, and they have won two straight games. On the road, they are 4-5 this season, and they are averaging a scoring margin of +2.3 per game.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Tritons are 2-6 this season, and they have gone 5-5 in their last 10 road games. In their last game, they defeated UC Riverside by a score of 66-65.</p><p>As the underdog this season, UC San Diego has an ATS record of 4-4. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Tritons are 5-5 vs. the spread. On the road, UCSD's ATS mark is 5-4 this year and 6-4 in their last 10 road games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 140 is similar to the average over/under line in California-San Diego's games this season (142.2). So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 133 points and this season their over/under record is 7-10-1.</p><p>In their most recent game, the California-San Diego offense put up just 66 points vs. the UC Riverside Highlanders. Overall, they are now averaging 76 points per game which is 156th in the country. In terms of offense, the Tritons have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, putting them 158th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 176th in percentage and 65th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At this time, the Tritons' defense is positioned 70th in the country, permitting 67.4 points per game. California-San Diego's three-point defense is currently 96th in the country at 6.6 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 41.7% of their shots vs. California-San Diego.</p><h3>Does UC Davis Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>UC Davis is 7-3 at home this season, and they have won their last five games at home. Overall, they have won four straight games, and they are 12-7 on the year. In Big West Conference play, they are 7-1.</p>

<p>So far, UC Davis has been favored in 10 of their 19 games, and they have gone 7-3 in those games. Their average scoring margin at home is +6.4 points per game.</p><p>UC Davis has an overall ATS record of 10-7 this season and they are currently 5-5 vs. the spread as the favorite. In their last 10 games as the favorite, the Aggies have gone 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for UC Davis games is 7-10. Today's over/under line of 140 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season (144.2). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 128 points compared to their season average of 139.5 points per game. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2.</p><p>Compared to their season average of 72.9 points per game, UC Davis struggled in their previous game. Against UC Irvine, the Aggies scored 54 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 34.6%. In terms of offense, the Aggies have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, putting them 207th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 129th in percentage and 180th in three-pointers made.</p><p>In the current season, the UC Davis defense has excelled, sitting 49th in the nation by allowing 66.3 points per game. UC Davis' three-point defense is currently 19th in the country at 5.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.4% of their shots vs. UC Davis.</p>

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Washington Wizards (+1102) will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (-2300) in a non-conference matchup. The Thunder (-18) are favored in this game, and the over/under line is set at 223.5.</p>

<p>Oklahoma City (22-5) is currently on a seven-game win streak and is the top team in the Western Conference. On the other hand, the Wizards (4-22) are 15th in the Eastern Conference and have lost four straight games.</p><h3>WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Wizards +18</p><p>This game will be played at Paycom Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 133-121 in favor of the Wizards.</li><li>Our projections have Jordan Poole finishing with 18 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Wizards finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Wizards Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Washington's struggles continued on Saturday with a 112-101 loss to the Bucks, dropping their record to 4-22. The Wizards, who were +8.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, losing by 11. The total score of 213 points fell short of the 218.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After a 36-36 tie in the 1st quarter, the Bucks took control with a 14-0 run, extending their lead from 48-44 to 62-44. Washington was held to 14 points in the 2nd quarter and, despite outscoring Milwaukee 29-26 in the 4th, couldn’t close the gap after entering the final period down 86-72.</p><p>In their 112-101 loss to the Bucks, the Wizards hit 18 threes, shooting 42.9% from deep. Overall, they shot 44.4% from the field.</p> <p>Jordan Poole led the way with 26 points, hitting 8 threes at 61.5%. He scored 16 points in the 1st quarter. Bilal Coulibaly added 20 points and 12 rebounds, scoring 9 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 3rd quarter, the Wizards couldn’t overcome a rough start, giving up 36 points in the 1st quarter and ultimately falling to the Bucks 112-101. Washington allowed Milwaukee to shoot 44% from the field.</p> <p>The Wizards struggled to defend the three-point line, as the Bucks hit 20 threes at a 41% clip. Washington sent Milwaukee to the free-throw line just 5 times, where they made 4. The Wizards finished with 39 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Oklahoma City?</h3><p>After a 104-97 road win over the Heat on Friday, the Thunder improved to 22-5 for the season. Oklahoma City, favored by 1 point, covered the spread with the 7-point victory. The game’s total of 201 points fell short of the 217-point over/under line.</p> <p>Miami went on a 12-0 run, turning a 58-51 deficit into a 63-58 lead, but the Thunder responded by outscoring the Heat 31-23 in the 3rd quarter. Despite being outscored 27-23 in the 4th, Oklahoma City held on for the win.</p><p>Jalen Williams led the Thunder to a win over the Heat, scoring 33 points and hitting 4 threes at 57.1% efficiency. He also added 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, though he shot just 40% from the field and 33.3% from deep.</p> <p>Williams was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 13 points, while Gilgeous-Alexander added 13 in the 3rd. Luguentz Dort hit 4 threes at 80% efficiency, finishing with 14 points. The Thunder connected on 14 threes as a team, shooting 41.2% from beyond the arc, despite an overall field goal percentage of 45.3%.</p><p>The Thunder put together a strong defensive performance on Friday, holding the Heat to just 97 points. Oklahoma City gave up 25 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, allowing only 22. They continued their solid play in the 3rd, giving up 23 points, and managed to hold off Miami in the 4th, despite allowing 27 points.</p> <p>Defensively, the Thunder limited the Heat to 43% shooting from the field, including just 30% from three-point range, where Miami made 12 threes. Oklahoma City also sent the Heat to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 13. The Thunder controlled the boards with 36 defensive rebounds, allowing 7 offensive boards, and added 8 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

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<p>The Houston Rockets (-138) are favored by 3 points as they travel to take on the Los Angeles Clippers (+118) at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. The Rockets are currently on a two-game losing streak and are 4th in the Western Conference with a record of 15-8. The Clippers are 6th in the West at 14-10.</p>

<p>This Western Conference matchup is set to tip-off at 9:00 ET and can be seen on SCHN.</p><h3>HOUSTON ROCKETS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Houston Rockets -3</p><p>This game will be played at Intuit Dome at 9:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOUSTON ROCKETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 126-102 in favor of the Rockets.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Green finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Rockets finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.1% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Rockets Live Up to the Hype on the Road?</h3><p>The Rockets fell to 15-8 on the season after a 99-93 road loss to the Warriors on Thursday. Houston, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 192, well below the 218.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Houston went on a 10-0 run to extend their lead from 65-53 to 75-53, but the Warriors responded by outscoring the Rockets 31-21 in the 2nd quarter. Houston couldn’t close the gap after trailing 73-66 heading into the 4th, despite winning the final quarter 27-26.</p><p>The Rockets struggled offensively in their loss to the Warriors, shooting just 37.6% from the field and 26.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on only 10 threes. Alperen Şengün led the way with 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Dillon Brooks added 15 points.</p> <p>Amen Thompson and Jalen Green each contributed 14 points, with Thompson scoring 9 of his points in the opening quarter. Şengün was a force in the 4th, scoring 12 of his 16 points in the final period.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive showing, the Rockets couldn’t pull off the win, allowing 99 points to the Warriors. They held Golden State to just 18 points in the 1st quarter but gave up 31 in the 2nd. In the 3rd, they allowed 24 points and 26 in the 4th.</p> <p>Houston limited the Warriors to 41% shooting, including 32% from three, where Golden State made 9 threes. The Rockets sent the Warriors to the line 27 times, where they hit 18 free throws. Houston also recorded 9 steals and 9 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Clippers Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Clippers fell to 14-10 on the season after a 108-80 loss to the Timberwolves on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Clippers were +4.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 188 points was well below the O/U line of 212.5.</p> <p>After a 15-0 run by the Timberwolves, the Clippers struggled to recover. They were outscored 33-14 in the 1st quarter and trailed 86-50 going into the 4th, where they managed to outscore Minnesota 30-22.</p><p>The Clippers struggled offensively in their 108-80 loss to the Timberwolves, shooting just 34.9% from the field and 27.5% from three-point range. They made 11 threes in the game, with Bones Hyland hitting 5 of them at a 50% clip.</p> <p>Hyland led the Clippers with 18 points, scoring 9 in the 4th quarter. Derrick Jones added 14 points, and Amir Coffey contributed 12, with 7 of his points coming in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Clippers struggled in the 1st quarter, giving up 33 points, but they tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 22. Overall, they allowed 108 points on 48% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Timberwolves hit 16 threes at a 36% clip. The Clippers sent them to the line 18 times, where they made 10 free throws. Los Angeles finished with 36 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 2 blocks.</p>

Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/8/24

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
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Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

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<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>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Redhawks and Trojans. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Trojans at Jack Stephens Center in Little Rock, AR. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 154.5 points, and Little Rock is favored by -12 vs. Southeast Missouri State in a Ohio Valley conference matchup.</p><h3>SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE REDHAWKS VS LITTLE ROCK TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southeast Missouri State Redhawks +12</p><p>This game will be played at Jack Stephens Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE REDHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-71 in favor of the Trojans.</li><li>Even though we have Little Rock winning straight-up, we like Southeast Missouri State at +12.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Redhawks Chances in Little Rock</h3><p>So far this season, Southeast Missouri State has struggled on the road, going 0-9 and losing by an average of 19.6 points per game. They have lost their last nine games away from home, and their overall record is 7-13. In their last game, they lost to UT Martin by a score of 84-58.</p>

<p>As for the Redhawks' record as an underdog, it is 1-11, and they have been the underdog in 12 of their 20 games. Today, they are a 12-point underdog, and the over/under is set at 154.5 points. Their conference record is 2-5, and they are 5-8 in non-conference games.</p><p>As the underdog, Southeast Missouri State has gone just 3-9 against the spread this season. Their overall ATS record is 4-12. On the road, the Redhawks have an ATS mark of 2-7 and they are 2-8 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread. In their last 3 games as the underdog, SEMO is 1-2 and they are 3-7 in their last 10 games as the underdog vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Southeast Missouri State games is 6-10. On average, their games have finished with 142.2 points, which is 4.4 points lower than the average over/under line of 146.6. Today's over/under line of 154.5 is higher than the average point total in their games this year and over their last three games, the average scoring total is just 123 points.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 68 points per game, the Southeast Missouri State had a below average performance. They scored 58 points against UT Martin and had a field goal percentage of 36.9%. Rob Martin is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 11.8. Meanwhile, Aquan Smart also brings a PPG average of 9.4 into the game.</p><p>On defense, Southeast Missouri State is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 73.7 points per game. In their previous game vs. UT Martin, the Skyhawks finished with a field goal percentage of 49% and a total of 84 points vs. Southeast Missouri State.</p><h3>Will Little Rock Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Little Rock has a 7-4 record at home this season, compared to a 3-6 record on the road. They have won two straight games and are 10-10 overall. In their last game, they defeated Lindenwood by a score of 80-66.</p>

<p>So far, Little Rock has been favored in nine of their 20 games, going 6-3 in those contests. They are favored by 12 points today, and the over/under is set at 154.5.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Little Rock has gone 5-4 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Trojans have an ATS mark of 5-5. At home, Little Rock is 7-4 ATS this year and 6-4 ATS in their last 10 home games.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Little Rock games is 13-7 and today's line of 154.5 is similar to the average over/under line in their games (153.9). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 148 points and the OU record in their games over their last 10 contests is 7-3.</p><p>In their latest game, Little Rock offense put up 80 points against Lindenwood. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 55% and made 6 threes. One area that the Little Rock offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 52nd in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 45%.</p><p>So far, the Trojans' defense is ranked 294th in the country at 79.8 points per contest. The Little Rock defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 66 points and allowed Lindenwood to connect on 6 threes.</p>

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