<p>At 7:00 ET, the Miami Heat will travel to take on the Orlando Magic. The Magic (-159) are favored by 3 points over the Heat (+135) in this Eastern Southeast division matchup. The over/under line is currently sitting at 208.5 points.</p>

<p>Miami has dropped two straight games and is 13-12 on the season. The Heat are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Southeast Division. Orlando has lost three in a row and is 17-12 overall. The Magic are 4th in the East and 1st in the Southeast.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat +3</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-86 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Heat Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Heat dropped to 13-12 on the season after a 104-97 home loss to the Thunder on Friday. Miami entered the game as +1 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 201, falling short of the 217-point 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. Miami tried to rally in the 4th, winning the quarter 27-23, but couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>In Friday's loss to the Thunder, the Heat managed just 97 points, shooting 43.4% from the field. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 30% of their attempts, with 12 made threes.</p> <p>Tyler Herro led Miami with 28 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 45.8% from the field and 30% from deep. Bam Adebayo added 17 points and 10 rebounds, scoring 7 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Heat tightened up in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 20 and 23 points, respectively, but it wasn't enough to overcome a 104-97 loss to the Thunder. Miami gave up 31 points in the 3rd quarter, contributing to the defeat.</p> <p>Miami allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 45% from the field, including 41% from three-point range, where the Thunder hit 14 threes. The Heat sent the Thunder to the line 17 times, with Oklahoma City converting 12 free throws. Miami finished with 9 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Will Orlando Win at Home?</h3><p>Orlando’s season record dropped to 17-12 after a 105-99 home loss to the Thunder on Thursday. The Magic entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread. The combined score of 204 points fell short of the 209.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>A 12-0 run by the Thunder in the 2nd quarter put Orlando in a tough spot, as they were outscored 36-18 in that period. The Magic fought back, winning the 3rd quarter 28-17 and edging the Thunder 25-23 in the 4th, but couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 99-point effort against the Thunder, the Magic shot 44.9% from the field and hit 31.4% of their threes, making 11 from beyond the arc. Anthony Black led the way with 23 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 50% clip and shooting 57.1% overall.</p> <p>Black scored 12 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Goga Bitadze and Tristan da Silva each added 7 points in the 3rd. Bitadze finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field, while da Silva also contributed 15 points, hitting 3 threes at 37.5%.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 3rd quarter, where they held the Thunder to just 17 points, the Magic couldn't overcome a tough 2nd quarter, giving up 36 points in a 105-99 loss. Overall, they allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 48% from the field.</p> <p>Orlando did a solid job defending the three, holding the Thunder to 32% shooting with 10 made threes. They also limited Oklahoma City to 16 free throw attempts, with the Thunder making 15. The Magic gave up 4 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The start of any NBA season is always exciting, and that is especially going to be the case during the 2023-24 season. This will be a year filled with some great matchups, and it’s also a season that is going to see a terrific rookie class.</p>



<p>An injury to Chet Holmgren a season ago has added another talent into the great rookie class, and it’s going to create even more drama in the Rookie of the Year race. This is always one of the best future bets to make on this league, but only when you do it correctly.</p>



<p>There is one big betting favorite to win the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, but that doesn’t mean that is where you should go. Here is a look at the odds for this market and the best wager to make.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wembanyama-a-major-favorite">Wembanyama a Major Favorite</h2>



<p>Victor Wembanyama was the number one overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, and he is a player that should have success in this league right away. A handful of teams were tanking for the rights to select Wembanyama, and it was the San Antonio Spurs that were given that opportunity.</p>



<p>The Spurs are going to let Wembanyama lead the team right away, and he should be putting up some ridiculous stats throughout the year. The young phenom dominated throughout the preseason, and it’s clear why he is the betting favorite at -145.</p>



<p>Just because Wembanyama is the betting favorite to win the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, that doesn’t mean that he will run away with it. He doesn’t exactly have a body that is ready for the physical style of play in the NBA, and he is going to have to stay healthy to make it through an entire season.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-other-contenders">The Other Contenders</h2>



<p>Most years, you are going to see a long list of players who have a chance to win the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, but that’s just not the case this year. While you can virtually vote on any of the rookies set to take the court this year, there are only two other top contenders outside of Wembanyama.</p>



<p>Chet Holmgren is the next player on the list at +250 at <a href="/s/BetOnline">BetO</a><a href="/s/BetOnline" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">n</a><a href="/s/BetOnline">line</a>, and he is finally making his long-awaited NBA debut. Holmgren has some talent around him with the Oklahoma City Thunder, and he should be one of the best players in the league.</p>



<p>There was actually a question of whether or not Scoot Henderson would be selected over Victor Wembanyama, as he is that talented. That obviously didn’t happen, but Henderson has odds set at +350 to win this award this season.</p>



<p>The odds after those two players go all the way down to +2500 after the top three players, and that creates some real intrigue in this market. There is a ton of value in betting on someone from outside of the best players, but you are taking a big risk as well.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-factor-in-injuries">Factor in Injuries</h2>



<p>There are a ton of things to consider when betting on the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, and injuries are one of those factors. Wembanyama just looks like a player who is going to deal with injuries throughout his career, and he is going to miss some time this year.</p>



<p>Holmgren has already dealt with injuries in this career, and those concerns aren’t going away. For that reason, you are going to want to stay away from those two players when betting on this award.</p>



<p>For this reason, going with Scoot Henderson to win the 2023-24 NBA Rookie of the Year Award is the right play, as he has odds set at +350.</p>



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Making a Smart NBA Rookie of the Year Bet

We are down to the Top 100 in the PGA Tour FedEx Cup playoffs as the players descend on TPC Boston for this week’s Dell Technologies Championship. Only the top 70 will move on to next week’s BMW Championship. This is a big week for a lot of bubble guys, just like last week was, so that will be a betting angle to follow. Unlike last week, though, we’ve got a lot more course form data as this event has been held in TPC Boston since 2003.

This is a Friday-Monday event, so final round action will take place on Labor Day. While that isn’t a big deal for this week, it could be a betting angle next week at Aronimink, which has not held a PGA Tour event since the 2011 AT&amp;T National.

With last week’s win and 2,000 points, Bryson DeChambeau is the new leader for the FedEx Cup. Dustin Johnson is second and Justin Thomas is third. With his runner-up finish, Tony Finau moved up into fourth place and grabbed his ninth top-10 finish to tie Thomas for second on the PGA Tour. Only DJ has more with 10.

As far as the field goes, 98 of the top 100 are on hand. After skipping The Northern Trust, Rory McIlroy is back. Rickie Fowler and Francesco Molinari are sitting this week out. Fowler is out with an oblique strain and his Ryder Cup may be in question, let alone the FedEx Cup playoffs. Henrik Stenson and Brandt Snedeker are also back after withdrawing last week.

TPC Boston comes in at about 7,350 yards and as a par 71. This course opened in 2002 and has hosted this event every year since 2003. It is a standard northeastern course with fairways that curl around water hazards and some shaggy bunkers that been lowered at times to force players to open the club face a little more if they’re around the edges. Most of the greens are surrounded by trees, so there won’t be anything to throw players off in terms of distance on the approach.

We’ve seen players go real low here in the past. The winning score was 15-under from 2014-16 and Justin Thomas won last year at 17-under. From 2008-13, 22-under was the winning score three times and 20-under did it once, so players should have more of an opportunity to post a number this week.

Not surprisingly, <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/5dimes"><strong>5Dimes Sportsbook</strong></a> lists Dustin Johnson as the favorite at +875. DJ finished tied for 18th last year at 7-under. He shot a couple of 66s, but also shot a 72 and a 73. He was more consistent in 2016 with a 9-under mark and three rounds of 68 or better. A third-round 75 prevented him from having a shot. This isn’t really a bomber’s course. That’s not to say that DJ can’t win, and big hitters have won here before, but there isn’t much value this week.

Reigning champ Justin Thomas is +1100 this week. JT opened with a 71 last year, but shot 17-under over his final three rounds to take down the title by three shots over Jordan Spieth. That was after Thomas missed the cut in 2016 with a 4-over. He didn’t play particularly well in 2015 either. Thomas has progressively gotten better and better over the last couple of years, including his FedEx Cup win last year. He played sound golf at Ridgewood with four rounds under 70 and a top 10 finish to close the gap a little bit on Johnson, though the standings are mostly irrelevant with how many points are available for first, second, and third. Thomas would be the preferred pick between the two and the preferred pick in matchups.

Brooks Koepka is +1250 and Jason Day is +1475. Koepka shot a solid 11-under last weekend at Ridgewood. He’s saved his best golf for the best events, but it’s hard to take short prices like this because he hasn’t been as consistent as some of the others in this price range. He’s just played well in the strongest fields and that has impacted his FedEx Cup points total. Day was the runner-up here in 2010. He opened with a 75 last year, but then finished 8-under the rest of the way. Day had three straight top-15 finishes prior to last year’s slow start. He’ll be a sneaky upside pick in matchups, but there probably isn’t enough value at +1475 to take him outright.

Rory McIlroy is +1600. McIlroy is a two-time winner of this event and ranks second to Tiger Woods in all-time FedEx Cup bonus money. Tiger, of course, is the only two-time winner of the FedEx Cup. It is hard to rate Rory this season. He’s been very selective about his tournaments and has spent some time on the European Tour. He hasn’t won a PGA Tour event since the Arnold Palmer in March and played poorly last time we saw him at the PGA Championship. That came after he was second at The Open Championship and sixth at the Bridgestone. This is a higher price than we’d usually see Rory, so he’s probably worth a little bit of investment.

Tiger Woods is +2300 after a gritty effort at Ridgewood. He didn’t play all that well, but made it through the weekend and then had a bogey-free round to show for his efforts. Jon Rahm is a pretty interesting player at +2500. We haven’t heard much from Rahm this season, but he was fourth here last year and needs to get back on track after last week’s MC. Rahm is second in strokes gained off the tee this season. This isn’t a huge event for big hitters, but it helps.

Further down the board, we see a lot of guys at +3300 and a lot of guys in the 60 to 70 range. Billy Horschel is 50/1 after playing very well last week at Ridgewood. Horschel tends to play well in these FedEx Cup events, including wins in the BMW Championship and the Tour Championship in 2014.

Paul Casey has something of a gift price at +5000 with back-to-back top-five finishes at TPC Boston. He was fourth last year and second two years ago when Rory won. Casey is not in very good form, but this course works for him.

We’ll save the best two for last. Patrick Reed is +3300 and he should get some looks this week. Reed has been sixth, fifth, and fourth over the last three years in this tournament. Reed played well last week at Ridgewood, but only managed to finish 25th. Henrik Stenson is also +3300. He leads the PGA Tour in strokes gained approach to green, which is probably the most important shot at this event. Stenson won in 2013 and was runner-up in 2015. If he was fully healthy, he’d be in the 20/1 range. There’s value if we gamble on his health here.

Coverage of the 2018 Dell Technologies Championship will be on Golf Channel and NBC throughout the weekend.

Odds as of August 27, 4 p.m. ET:

Dustin Johnson +875

Justin Thomas +1100

Brooks Koepka +1250

Jason Day +1475

Rory McIlroy +1600

Rickie Fowler +2000

Jordan Spieth +2000

Justin Rose +2200

Tiger Woods +2300

Jon Rahm +2500

Adam Scott +3000

Bryson DeChambeau +3300

Henrik Stenson +3300

Hideki Matsuyama +3300

Tommy Fleetwood +3300

Tony Finau +3300

Patrick Cantlay +3300

Patrick Reed +3300

Webb Simpson +3500

Phil Mickelson +4500

Paul Casey +5000

Billy Horschel +5000

Brandt Snedeker +5500

Marc Leishman +5500

Louis Oosthuizen +6000

Matt Kuchar +6600

Gary Woodland +6600

Alex Noren +6600

Aaron Wise +6600

Tyrrell Hatton +6600

Zach Johnson +6600

Bubba Watson +7000

Daniel Berger +8000

Ian Poulter +8000

Kevin Na +8000

Xander Schauffele +8000

Rafa Cabrera-Bello +8000

Kyle Stanley +8000

Keegan Bradley +8500

Kevin Kisner +10000

Luke List +10000

Charley Hoffman +10000

Cameron Smith +10000

Branden Grace +10000

Ryan Moore +10000

Adam Hadwin +11500

Byeong Hun An +12500

Emiliano Grillo +12500

Chez Reavie +15000

Chris Kirk +15000

Jason Kokrak +15000

Jimmy Walker +15000

Kevin Chappell +15000

Jamie Lovemark +15000

C.T. Pan +15000

Brian Harman +15000

Austin Cook +15000

Beau Hossler +15000

Ryan Palmer +15000

Pat Perez +15000

Russell Henley +15000

Russell Knox +15000

Stewart Cink +15000

Kevin Streelman +17500

J.B. Holmes +20000

Chesson Hadley +20000

Brian Gay +20000

Charles Howell III +20000

Ollie Schniederjans +22500

Peter Uihlein +22500

Si Woo Kim +24500

Brendan Steele +25000

Abraham Ancer +25000

Andrew Putnam +25000

Anirban Lahiri +25000

J.J. Spaun +25000

Joel Dahmen +25000

Jason Dufner +25000

Kevin Tway +25000

Michael Kim +30000

Keith Mitchell +30000

Andrew Landry +30000

Scott Piercy +30000

Ryan Armour +30000

James Hahn +35000

Ted Potter, Jr. +40000

Troy Merritt +40000

Tom Hoge +40000

Whee Kim +40000

Satoshi Kodaira +50000

Patton Kizzire +50000

Kelly Kraft +50000

Brice Garnett +50000

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The second event of the FedEx Cup playoffs is coming up this weekend at TPC Boston with the Dell Technologies Championship. This event, like last week’s Northern Trust, has a new sponsor this season. This tournament had been known as the Deutsche Bank Championship from its inception in 2003 until last year’s event. This is a rare event in that play will be completed on Monday with the Labor Day holiday coming into the equation. Most golf tournaments run Thursday-Sunday, but not this one, so those that played last week’s Northern Trust will have an extra day to get up to Norton, Massachusetts and an extra day to recuperate.

Two-thousand FedEx Cup points are on the line this weekend, as the top 100 in the FedEx Cup points standings are eligible to play. Those outside the top 100 are either off playing in Europe or will have to wait for the wraparound portion of the schedule to start again in October. Ninety-seven players are actually in the field this week, with Adam Scott spending some time with the family, with a new addition last week, and Brandt Snedeker and Scott Piercy sidelined with injuries.

There are two more events left in the FedEx Cup playoffs after this one. The top 75 players will advance to the BMW Championship at Conway Farms Golf Club in Lake Forest, Illinois. The top 50 then move on to East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta for the TOUR Championship, where a FedEx Cup champ will be crowned. This year, we also have the Presidents Cup at Liberty National, which will immediately follow the TOUR Championship.

As far as points go, Hideki Matsuyama, Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth, and Dustin Johnson were the top four heading into last week’s Northern Trust. Heading into this week’s Dell Technologies Championship, that order is flipped, with Johnson first, Spieth second, Thomas third, and Matsuyama fourth. Right now, Patrick Rodgers would be the last to make it into next week’s BMW and Chad Campbell would be the first cut.

TPC Boston has been a good course for scoring. The par 71 track comes in around 78,350 yards and rolls through the New England area just north of Boston. The course is heavily wooded, so accuracy off of the tee is very important here, otherwise players may have to cut and slice balls around trees to get out into open air. On holes without a lot of wooded areas, the rough can be extremely thick and lush, with the cooler conditions of the impending fall making things pretty soft. There aren’t a lot of demanding hazards, but this is a course that requires precision.

Last week’s winner Dustin Johnson is this week’s favorite at +500 at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/5dimes"><strong>5Dimes Sportsbook</strong></a>. DJ had been struggling a little bit since his back injury at The Masters. Johnson hadn’t won since March 5 in Mexico and only had two top-10 finishes, with a second at the Wells Fargo and an eighth at the RBC Canadian Open. He shot a 13-under last week and bested Jordan Spieth in a playoff. Johnson finished eighth in this event last year, with a third-round 75 on a good day for scoring standing out in a bad way. He shot 68-66-66 in the other rounds. That was by far his best finish at TPC Boston in the last five years. It has been a feast or famine course for DJ. He was fourth way back in 2012, but finished six shots off of the impressive pace of two-time winner Rory McIlroy. He was 27th in 2013 and 44th in 2015. It’s no surprise that he’s the favorite, but he has been inconsistent here.

Jordan Spieth has to be kicking himself this week. He opened the door for somebody to catch him with some slip-ups in Sunday’s final round and eventually got caught. He’s the second favorite this week at +750. Spieth has not played well at TPC Boston over the last three years. He tied for fourth in 2013 when he finished five shots back of Henrik Stenson. He was 29th in 2014, cut in 2015, and 21st in 2016. While he hasn’t played bad, this is a course where something between 15-under and 20-under generally wins and he hasn’t really been in the mix in quite some time. He’s in pretty decent form, with wins at The Open Championship and the Travelers in recent weeks, and this isn’t a particularly long course. Still, it’s hard to take him at such a low price.

Sitting at +1400 are Hideki Matsuyama and Rory McIlroy. McIlroy obviously stands out as the one to take at this event, since he has won it twice. Rory, who made it seem like he was going to bypass the FedEx Cup playoffs, was a surprise participant last week and struggled by finishing 34th. It has been a tough year for Rory, who doesn’t have a PGA Tour win and hasn’t even cracked the top three in an event yet this season. But, this is a course that Rory really thrives at and it shows. He’s a two-time winner in 2016 and 2012. He was just outside the top 25 in 2015, fifth in 2014, and 7-under was only good enough for 47th in 2013. You can question his recent form and his year-to-date, but never count Rory out on a course where he has had success.

A lot of good players are at low prices, so we’ll move down the board a little bit and look for some value. Henrik Stenson is a good price at +2200. Stenson is a past winner and a past runner-up at TPC Boston. He was steady at The Northern Trust with a tie for 17th, so he positioned himself well for a run at it this week. Stenson is also in pretty decent recent form coming off of his win at the Wyndham Championship earlier this month.

Charley Hoffman is another good grab at +5000. Hoffman won this event back in 2010 and also finished third in 2015. The 40-year-old was in pretty good form about four weeks ago when he fell short in a playoff at the RBC Canadian Open and followed that up with a third-place finish in the WGC-Bridgestone. He was 17th last week and finished on a high note with a final-round 65. He’s a great value this week and could be a consideration in DFS formats as well.

Those really looking for a long shot this week can invest in Jason Kokrak. Kokrak has a top-10 finish and a top-20 finish at TPC Boston within the last three years. He’s also one of those guys in significant danger this week. He’s in 79th place in the standings. Kokrak cracked the top 25 last week at Glen Oaks to move up 15 spots. He’ll have a lot to play for this week in hopes of heading to Illinois next week.

Coverage of the Dell Technologies Championship will be on NBC and Golf Channel beginning Friday and on through the Monday holiday.

Odds as of August 28, 5:30 p.m. ET

Dustin Johnson +500

Jordan Spieth +750

Hideki Matsuyama +1400

Rory McIlroy +1400

Rickie Fowler +1600

Jason Day +1600

Jon Rahm +1800

Justin Thomas +1800

Henrik Stenson +2200

Patrick Reed +2500

Paul Casey +2500

Brooks Koepka +2800

Matt Kuchar +2800

Louis Oosthuizen +3300

Adam Scott +3500

Justin Rose +4000

Sergio Garcia +4000

Kevin Chappell +4500

Charley Hoffman +5000

Webb Simpson +5000

Daniel Berger +6600

Jason Dufner +6600

Marc Leishman +6600

Patrick Cantlay +6600

Kevin Kisner +8000

Russell Henley +8000

Xander Schauffele +8000

Tony Finau +8000

Zach Johnson +10000

Ryan Moore +10000

Phil Mickelson +10000

Kevin Na +10000

Jhonattan Vegas +10000

Chez Reavie +10000

Francesco Molinari +10000

Gary Woodland +10000

Branden Grace +10000

Brian Harman +10000

Charl Schwartzel +10000

Jason Kokrak +12500

Ian Poulter +12500

Kyle Stanley +12500

Keegan Bradley +12500

Ollie Schniederjans +14000

Lucas Glover +15000

Jamie Lovemark +15000

Bud Cauley +15000

Bill Haas +15000

Graham Delaet +15000

Emiliano Grillo +15000

Rafa Cabrera Bello +15000

Robert Streb +15000

Si Woo Kim +20000

Scott Brown +20000

Sean OHair +20000

Chris Kirk +20000

Grayson Murray +20000

Chad Campbell +20000

Billy Horschel +20000

Brendan Steele +20000

James Hahn +20000

Pat Perez +20000

Martin Laird +22500

Adam Hadwin +22500

Hudson Swafford +22500

Chris Stroud +25000

Danny Lee +25000

Anirban Lahiri +25000

Bryson Dechambeau +25000

Charles Howell +25000

Cameron Smith +25000

Camilo Villegas +25000

Kevin Streelman +25000

Kevin Tway +25000

Luke List +30000

Morgan Hoffmann +30000

Patrick Rodgers +30000

Patton Kizzire +30000

Stewart Cink +30000

Sung-Hoon Kang +30000

Wesley Bryan +30000

William McGirt +35000

C.T. Pan +35000

Nick Taylor +40000

Meen-Whee Kim +40000

Michael Kim +40000

Kelly Kraft +40000

Jonas Blixt +40000

J.J. Spaun +40000

Jim Herman +40000

Mackenzie Hughes +50000

Rod Pampling +50000

Cody Gribble +100000

2018 Dell Technologies Championship Golf Betting Odds & Picks

<p>Looking to win big? The Terrapins and Orange face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN. The Orange are hosting the game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Maryland is favored by -12.5 in this non-conference contest against Syracuse. The game's over/under currently sits at 154.5 points.</p><h3>MARYLAND TERRAPINS VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Orange.</li><li>Not only will Syracuse pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +12.5.</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>Can the Terrapins Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Maryland improved to 9-2 on the season with a dominant 111-57 win over Saint Francis U on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Terrapins were -33.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 146.5.</p> <p>Maryland led 55-29 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring the Red Flash 56-28.</p><p>Maryland's offense was on fire in their last game, putting up 111 points while shooting 61.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 73.5%, thanks to hitting 57.7% of their threes (15/26) and 64.3% of their twos (27/42).</p> <p>Selton Miguel led the way with 24 points, shooting 76.9% overall and 66.7% from deep. Juan Cranford Jr. added 21 points, hitting 72.7% of his shots. The Terps dished out 25 assists, with Ja'Kobi Gillespie contributing 6 dimes to go along with his 11 points.</p><p>Despite Maryland's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 57 points. The Terrapins allowed 42 made field goals on 68 attempts, with their opponent shooting 61% from the field.</p> <p>Maryland's defense also gave up 15 three-pointers on 26 attempts, with their opponent shooting 57% from beyond the arc. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws.</p><h3>Will the Orange Win at Home?</h3><p>Syracuse fell to 5-5 on the season after a 75-71 home loss to Georgetown on Saturday. The Orange were +1 underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 146, just under the O/U line of 152.</p> <p>After a 37-37 tie at halftime, Syracuse was outscored 38-34 in the second half. They’ll need to tighten up defensively and find ways to close out games as they look to bounce back.</p><p>Syracuse put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.3%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 16 attempts (25%), but connected on 50% of their two-point shots (19/38). At the free-throw line, they made 21 of 29 attempts, good for 72.4%.</p> <p>Jayden Epps led the way with 27 points, shooting 73.3% overall and 66.7% from three (4/6). Eddie Lampkin added 18 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots, while Thomas Sorber contributed 16 points despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts. Syracuse recorded 10 offensive rebounds and 12 assists in the game.</p><p>Syracuse's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Syracuse held their opponent to 4 threes on 16 attempts, a 25% success rate. The Orange also sent the other team to the line 29 times, where they hit 21 free throws, a 72% shooting performance.</p>

Maryland Terrapins vs Syracuse Orange NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Ducks and Cardinal face off at 8:00 ET on BTN. The Cardinal are hosting the game at SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, CA. Oregon is favored by -5.5 in this non-conference contest against Stanford. The game's over/under currently sits at 149.5 points.</p><h3>OREGON DUCKS VS STANFORD CARDINAL BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Stanford Cardinal +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE STANFORD CARDINAL:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Cardinal.</li><li>Not only will Stanford pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Ducks Chances in San Jose</h3><p>Oregon improved to 10-1 on the season with a 79-61 win over Stephen F. Austin on Sunday. Playing at home, the Ducks were favored by 21.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 140, just over the 135.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Oregon took control early, leading 37-23 at halftime. They scored 42 points in the 2nd half, but allowed 38, letting the Lumberjacks keep it closer than expected.</p><p>Oregon's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 79 points with a 51% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks in part to hitting 60% of their two-point attempts (18/30) and 36.8% from beyond the arc (7/19). At the free-throw line, the Ducks connected on 22 of 32 attempts, good for 68.8%.</p> <p>Matt Hayman led the way with 17 points, while Brandon Angel added 15 on 4-of-5 shooting. Supreme Cook and Jadrian Tracey each chipped in 14 points, with Tracey hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Nate Bittle was perfect from the field, going 3-for-3, including 2-for-2 from three-point range, and added 3 assists.</p><p>Even though Oregon gave up 61 points, they struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 51% from the field. Inside the arc, the Ducks allowed 60% shooting, with their opponent hitting 18 of 30 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Oregon's defense gave up 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 32 times, where they made 22 free throws, shooting 68%. Oregon allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Stanford Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Stanford improved to 9-2 on the season with a 74-68 win over Merrimack on Tuesday. The Cardinal, who were -15.5 point favorites at home, didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>Stanford led 39-30 at halftime but allowed 38 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The total points for the game were 142, going over the 135.5 O/U line.</p><p>Stanford put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.6%, thanks in part to hitting 47.8% from three-point range, connecting on 11 of 23 attempts.</p> <p>Adam Clark led the way with 32 points on 14 of 21 shooting, while Oziyah Sellers added 19 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep. Jaylen Blakes was perfect from three, going 4 for 4, and finished with 16 points.</p><p>Stanford's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field on 25 of 56 attempts. From two-point range, they allowed 14 made shots on 33 attempts, a 42% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cardinal allowed 11 threes on 23 attempts, with the opponent hitting 47% of their shots. They also sent the other team to the line 20 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 65%. Stanford gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Oregon Ducks vs Stanford Cardinal NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Basketball is a very popular sport and it always gets plenty of attention at the sports betting window. It could be the NBA Finals or the Final Four, but basketball bettors are always looking to win a few bucks when they are betting on their favorite team or their favorite sport.</p>

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For the first time since the return of the PGA Tour, we have a field that looks more like something we would see sandwiched between two majors. The Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club still has a solid field, but nothing like what we have seen for the last three events.

This is just the second year of this event, which finished up on June 30 last year with Nate Lashley lifting the first trophy of his PGA career. Only five of the top 10 in the FedEx Cup standings are on hand, but this should still be a quality tournament with a good Sunday ending for those trying to get over a hangover after the 4th of July holiday.

We’ll break it all down with odds from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/s/5dimes"><strong>5Dimes Sportsbook</strong></a> and give you a look at this Independence Day Weekend event.

<strong><u>The Field</u></strong>

This is a weaker field than what we have seen, but there are still quite a few big names. Bryson DeChambeau is probably the biggest at his +660 price tag. He is the unquestioned favorite, followed by Webb Simpson around 10/1, Tyrell Hatton and Patrick Reed at about 14/1, Viktor Hovland at 16, and Hideki Matsuyama at 18. There are a handful of players between 20/1 and 40/1, including Sungjae Im, Tony Finau, and Rickie Fowler.

The tough thing about this field is that players we’ve seen in the 125 and 150/1 ranges are now priced down in the 80s because of the lack of strength at the top. Hitting an 80/1 shot is still an excellent prize, but those guys did have higher numbers for previous events. Players like Patrick Rodgers, Keegan Bradley, and Branden Grace are seeing depressed prices this week.

<strong><u>Course Profile</u></strong>

Low scores will be had this week. The cut line last year was 5-under at Detroit Golf Club, a par 72 coming in at 7,330 or so yards. Fans will once again not be permitted and the expectation is that the course will have some more penal rough, which won’t be trampled down by spectators, so it is a possibility that the course plays a little feistier this time around.

Six of the 18 holes played over par last year, but players dominated the par 5s. Par 4 scoring will be one of the key stats to look at this week because those are the holes that are likely to decide the tournament. Most of the field will go birdie or better on the par 5s unless the course plays a lot differently.

The Donald Ross design is low on hazards, save for some shallow bunkers, but there will be some tough lies on slopes in the rough for those that are not accurate.

<strong><u>Yay or Neigh?</u></strong>

This is our horse for course section and, to be totally honest, there isn’t much to put here this week. There has only been one event here. Lashley paced the field with 4.34 strokes gained per DataGolf. The next closest was runner up Doc Redman at 2.84. Rory Sabbatini, Wes Roach, Brandt Snedeker, Ted Potter Jr., Brian Stuard, Patrick Reed, and Cameron Tringale were all in the top five.

Stuard was the top putter in strokes gained, followed by Lashley, and then Talor Gooch, who finished tied for 17th because every other part of his game struggled.

Play off the tee didn’t seem to matter a ton for whatever reason. Kevin Tway, Martin Trainer, Trey Mullinax and Corey Conners were top four in SG: Off-The-Tee and all four missed the cut. Tway was even sixth in SG: Tee-To-Green and still missed the cut. He was also one of the event’s worst putters last year. With the exemption of Adam Svensson, who shot 4-under and missed the cut, the top 13 in SG: Approach all made the cut.

It was all about putts and approach shots last year. We’ll see if the tournament plays the same way this year. With the rough allegedly thicker this time around, that could make driving accuracy more important.

<strong><u>Stats Handicap</u></strong>

It is really hard not to like DeChambeau’s chances this week. It is also hard to like the price on him. DeChambeau racked up another top-10 finish last week at the Travelers and now has three since the return. His SG: Around the Green and Approach were a little bit low last week, but he putted extremely well again and really let it rip off the tee. The problem here is that BDC has had some issues with those two things and those are two key components at Detroit Golf Club. He’s been putting well enough to win and that could be the deciding factor, but you can probably poke enough holes in his body of work to not take him around 7/1.

Who fits the profile of this course? Viktor Hovland has not putted well enough at 16/1, but his iron game is strong. That is basically the same problem week in and week out for Hideki Matsuyama. Tyrrell Hatton has actually putted really well, so he is probably the best of the under 20/1 crowd. But, we’re looking for bigger game.

Something has been just a little off each week for Lucas Glover, but he’s been rolling it well. Glover was tied for 20th in SG: Total last week per DataGolf because his game off the tee was a little erratic, but he was dialed in on his approach shots and turned in a fine tee to green effort. He was 21st in the RBC Heritage with solid numbers across the board. He didn’t putt well at the Charles Schwab and finished just outside the top 20. Glover is +6600 this week and sits 52nd in driving accuracy.

The price on Doc Redman is 45/1. Redman was 225/1 last week. That’s what happens when you finish just outside the top 10 and had a runner-up here last year, albeit six shots back from Lashley’s unbelievable 72-hole pace. He’s a tee to green monster that usually has issues with the putter. Last year he was 13th in SG: Putting at this event, but it was a weaker field. The depressed price makes it hard to take him, but he rolled it well here last year and fits the course profile as an accurate driver that plays well with his second and third shots.

JT Poston falls into a similar category, except he’s an excellent putter. His price is down to 40/1. We’ve hit on some good triple-digit prices that haven’t come in, but have had much lower prices in recent weeks. There isn’t a ton of value left on those guys from a price hunting standpoint. Per the official PGA Tour website, Poston is tied for seventh in SG: Putting.

<strong><u>Picks</u></strong>

The three players I like the most this week are Hovland, Poston, and Glover, with Hovland at a much lower price, but he may be worth attacking with in matchups. Because low scores are an inevitability on this course over the weekend, reassess how things are going Friday night into Saturday and look for some opportunities for betting live tournament futures. Poston is an excellent putter and this may become a putting contest again.

Michael Thompson is 100/1 as a long shot play. He finished outside the top 50 at the Travelers, but putted fairly well and was pretty good on approach. He had his issues otherwise, but he was excellent during a top-10 finish at the RBC Heritage.

Odds from 5Dimes Sportsbook as of June 29, 1 p.m. ET:
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<td width="295">Bryson DeChambeau</td>
<td width="295">+660</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Webb Simpson</td>
<td width="295">+1010</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Tyrrell Hatton</td>
<td width="295">+1410</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Patrick Reed</td>
<td width="295">+1410</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Viktor Hovland</td>
<td width="295">+1600</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Hideki Matsuyama</td>
<td width="295">+1800</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Sungjae Im</td>
<td width="295">+2200</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Tony Finau</td>
<td width="295">+2500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Rickie Fowler</td>
<td width="295">+3000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Kevin Na</td>
<td width="295">+3000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Scottie Scheffler</td>
<td width="295">+3500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">J.T. Poston</td>
<td width="295">+4000</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Jason Day</td>
<td width="295">+4000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Bubba Watson</td>
<td width="295">+4000</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Doc Redman</td>
<td width="295">+4500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Harris English</td>
<td width="295">+4500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Rory Sabbatini</td>
<td width="295">+4500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Adam Hadwin</td>
<td width="295">+5000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Brandt Snedeker</td>
<td width="295">+5500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Erik Van Rooyen</td>
<td width="295">+6000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Christiaan Bezuidenhout</td>
<td width="295">+6000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Harold Varner III</td>
<td width="295">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Kevin Kisner</td>
<td width="295">+6600</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Lucas Glover</td>
<td width="295">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Rafa Cabrera-Bello</td>
<td width="295">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Brendon Todd</td>
<td width="295">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Alex Noren</td>
<td width="295">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Brian Harman</td>
<td width="295">+6600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Branden Grace</td>
<td width="295">+7000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Maverick McNealy</td>
<td width="295">+7000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Patrick Rodgers</td>
<td width="295">+8500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Keegan Bradley</td>
<td width="295">+8500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Brian Stuard</td>
<td width="295">+8500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Sam Burns</td>
<td width="295">+9000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Kyle Stanley</td>
<td width="295">+9500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Mark Hubbard</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Michael Thompson</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Nate Lashley</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Matthew Wolff</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Joseph Bramlett</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Scott Stallings</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Si Woo Kim</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Tyler Duncan</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Wes Roach</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Will Gordon</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Chris Kirk</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Wyndham Clark</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Tom Hoge</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Sebastian Munoz</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Jason Dufner</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Emiliano Grillo</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Lanto Griffin</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Aaron Wise</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Charl Schwartzel</td>
<td width="295">+13500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Peter Uihlein</td>
<td width="295">+13500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Danny Willett</td>
<td width="295">+13500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Seung-Yul Noh</td>
<td width="295">+13500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Ryan Armour</td>
<td width="295">+13500</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Russell Knox</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Sepp Straka</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Tom Lewis</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Harry Higgs</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Patton Kizzire</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Luke List</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Matt Wallace</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Chesson Hadley</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Andrew Putnam</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Ben Martin</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Pat Perez</td>
<td width="295">+16500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Wesley Bryan</td>
<td width="295">+17500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Talor Gooch</td>
<td width="295">+17500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Sam Ryder</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Matt Jones</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Kevin Chappell</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="295">Beau Hossler</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">Cameron Tringale</td>
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2020 Rocket Mortgage Classic Betting Odds & Free Picks

<p>At 8:00 ET, the 15th ranked Washington Wizards (4-21) will travel to Milwaukee to take on the 5th ranked Bucks (14-12). The Bucks are favored by 11.5 points and the over/under line is 224.5.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will be played at Fiserv Forum and can be seen on MNMT.</p><h3>WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Wizards +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-117 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>Are the Wizards Ready for a Win at Milwaukee?</h3><p>Washington improved to 4-21 on the season with a 123-114 win over Charlotte on Thursday. The Wizards, who were +3.5 point underdogs, covered the spread with the win. The game’s total points of 237 exceeded the O/U line of 226.</p> <p>After trailing 30-29 after the 1st quarter, Washington took control with a 15-0 run in the 4th, turning an 86-82 deficit into a 97-86 lead. They finished strong, outscoring the Hornets 36-28 in the final quarter.</p><p>Jordan Poole knocked down 5 threes at a 50% clip, finishing with 27 points and 4 assists in the Wizards' win over the Hornets. Malcolm Brogdon added 25 points and 6 assists, hitting 3 threes at 60% shooting from deep.</p> <p>Washington connected on 17 threes, shooting 40.5% from beyond the arc and 49.4% overall. Poole scored 10 points in the 1st quarter and added 9 more in the 4th, while Alex Sarr also contributed 9 of his 19 points in the final period.</p><p>Defensively, the Wizards gave up 114 points to the Hornets but managed to hold them to 28 points in each of the final three quarters. Washington limited Charlotte to 40% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Wizards did an excellent job defending the three, allowing just 8 made threes on 18% shooting. They also recorded 8 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Milwaukee dropped to 14-12 on the season after a 124-101 road loss to the Cavaliers on Friday. The Bucks entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 23 points. The total score of 225 points narrowly exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 221.</p> <p>Cleveland took control early, leading 29-20 after the 1st quarter and 69-51 at halftime. A 12-0 run in the 3rd quarter extended their lead from 98-76 to 110-76. Milwaukee outscored Cleveland 25-21 in the 4th, but the game was already out of reach.</p><p>Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 33 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 59.1% from the field in their loss to the Cavaliers. Khris Middleton added 14 points, while Brook Lopez contributed 10 points, hitting 2 threes at a 66.7% rate.</p> <p>Milwaukee made just 10 threes, shooting 37% from deep and 47.1% overall. Giannis scored 15 points in the 3rd quarter, adding 13 more in the 2nd.</p><p>Defensively, the Bucks struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 40 points, and allowed 124 points overall in their loss to the Cavaliers. Milwaukee also gave up 34 points in the 3rd quarter, while their best defensive effort came in the 4th, where they allowed 21 points.</p> <p>The Cavaliers shot 50% from the field, including 42% from three, where they hit 20 threes. The Bucks sent Cleveland to the line 14 times, where they made 12 free throws. Milwaukee finished with 35 defensive rebounds, allowed 9 offensive boards, and recorded 14 steals.</p>

Washington Wizards vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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<p>The 2023 NCAA football season has been terrific up to this point, and things should only get better in Week 9 and beyond. Now is the time in which paying attention to the conference races is even more important, and there are some leagues that are far from decided.</p>



<p>There are three Power 5 Conferences that look more tougher to call than the others this season, and those leagues would be the Big 12, Big Ten, and Pac-12. Here is a look at each of those conferences and the bets that you should consider making on each of the leagues.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-rematch-coming-in-the-big-12">Rematch Coming in the Big 12?</h2>



<p>There are still a couple of teams standing in the Big 12 Conference race, but that is going to be changing as the season moves along. The top two teams in the regular season end up playing in the conference championship game, and there are two clear favorites in this league.</p>



<p>The Oklahoma Sooners are the top team in the league at this time, and they are currently the favorites to win the Big 12 Conference title at +100. Texas is the team with the second-best odds at +130, and their lone loss was to Oklahoma in conference action.</p>



<p>With respect to the other teams in the league, one of these teams is going to end up winning the Big 12 Conference, and it’s going to lead to a great rematch in the conference championship game.</p>



<p>Texas feels as if it should have won the first meeting of the year, and they will be ready if they get another chance. The Longhorns are the most complete team, and betting on them at +130 to win the Big 12 is the way to go.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-big-ten-comes-down-to-big-game">Big Ten Comes Down to Big Game</h2>



<p>The Big Ten Conference Championship Game will feature a team from the Big Ten East and Big Ten West Divisions. While that technically gives each division a chance to win the conference, this winner is going to come from the East Division.</p>



<p>Wisconsin is the favorite to win the Big Ten West Division, but the odds to win the conference for the Badgers are set at just +1200. While that may seem a bit disrespectful, it just speaks to how strong the teams from the East are.</p>



<p>Michigan is currently the favorite to win the Big Ten at -110 at <a href="/s/bookmaker" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bookmaker</a>, while Ohio State is next on the list at +160. The winner of their big rivalry game will represent the East in the title game, and it’s going to be Michigan.</p>



<p>The Wolverines are going to win the Big Ten Conference this season, and getting them at -110 right now is a great deal.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pac-12-still-wide-open">Pac-12 Still Wide Open</h2>



<p>There has been a ton of intrigue surrounding the Pac-12 Conference this season, and the action on the field has been tremendous. It’s still way too early to call the winner of this conference, but now is the perfect time to make that call.</p>



<p>The Washington Huskies are the current favorites to win the Pac-12 Conference at +125, and they are leading the league at this point. Washington looks like a team that is unstoppable, but they can’t afford to take a weekend off.</p>



<p>Oregon (+250) and Oregon State (+500 at <a href="/s/bookmaker" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bookmaker</a>) are both still in the mix as well, and that is why this race is going to be so much fun to follow. The leaderboard can change at any time, and there is a ton of value in many of these betting lines.</p>



<p>Oregon still feels like the best overall team, and getting them at +500 to win the Pac-12 Conference is the right bet to make.</p>

Picking Three NCAAF Conference Winners

<p>The Hawks and Hokies are set to face off at 12:00 ET on CBSS. The Hokies will host the game at The Palestra in Philadelphia, PA. Saint Joseph's is the -4.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Virginia Tech. The over/under for the game is set at 142.5 points.</p><h3>SAINT JOSEPH'S HAWKS VS VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Virginia Tech Hokies +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Palestra at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</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 +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Hawks?</h3><p>Saint Joseph's improved to 7-4 on the season with an 84-57 win over American on Wednesday. The Hawks were -12.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Saint Joseph's took control early, leading 44-26 at halftime. They scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. The total points for the game were 141, just under the O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>Saint Joseph's put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 60.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 68.8%. They connected on 50% of their threes (8/16) and hit 65.6% of their two-point attempts (21/32), while also making 85.7% of their free throws (18/21).</p> <p>Rasheer Fleming led the way with 26 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 73.3% from the field and hitting 2 of 4 from deep. Erik Reynolds II added 23 points and 6 assists, while Greg Jones and Matt Rogers each contributed 19 points, with Jones shooting 85.7% and Rogers hitting 61.5% from the floor.</p><p>Even with Saint Joseph's allowing 57 points, their defense struggled, giving up 60% shooting from the field. The Hawks allowed 29 made field goals on 48 attempts.</p> <p>Saint Joseph's also sent the other team to the line 21 times, where they hit 18 free throws, shooting 85%.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Virginia Tech?</h3><p>Virginia Tech improved to 5-6 on the season with an 80-72 win over Navy on Sunday. The Hokies were favored by 13.5 points, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.</p> <p>Virginia Tech led 46-41 at halftime and outscored Navy 34-31 in the second half to secure the win.</p><p>Virginia Tech's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 80 points while shooting 52.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.7%, thanks in large part to their 55.6% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 18 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were nearly automatic, connecting on 16 of 18 for 88.9%.</p> <p>Ben Burnham led the way with 17 points on 7-of-9 shooting, including 2-of-3 from three-point range. Rodney Brown Jr. also had a strong performance, hitting 3-of-4 from deep and finishing with 11 points. The Hokies had a balanced scoring effort, with eight players scoring in double figures.</p><p>Virginia Tech's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 17 of 33 two-point attempts, a 51% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hokies allowed 10 three-pointers on 18 attempts, with their opponent shooting 55%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 16, an 88% clip.</p>

Saint Joseph's Hawks vs Virginia Tech Hokies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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<h3><strong>KANSAS CITY CHIEFS at LAS VEGAS RAIDERS, 8:20 PM ET</strong></h3>
<h4><strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betanysports">BetAnySports</a> Sunday Night NFL Odds: Chiefs -7.5 (-105), Total 56.5</strong></h4>
One of the reasons the Chiefs are favored by so much in this matchup is that the Raiders got hit pretty hard this past week by COVID-19, or to put it more specifically, they were hit by positive tests and / or contact with people who had been tested positive. As a result, ten members of the defensive rotation had to go into self-isolation, and we're not sure how effective Zoom meetings are in combating a quarterback who may just be on his way to setting the one-season record for best touchdown-interception ratio.

Right now Patrick Mahomes, coming off an MVP season, followed by a world championship season, has thrown 25 TD passes with just ONE interception. So it is safe to say that when you're facing a possible rookie of the year at running back (Clyde Edwards-Helaire, at 4.7 ypc), along with possibly the best group of receivers in all of football (with apologies to the Buccaneers), you might want to have all hands on deck.

One of the operative factors in this game involves how the Chiefs are going to deal with Derek Carr, or more specifically, how they are going to deal with Carr differently. When a guy like Carr lines up, you know you're not going to get a lot of attack down the field. That's okay with Jon Gruden, as long as he can get some support from the running game. The Raiders had 144 rushing yards on the way to their highest yardage total of the season in the first meeting, when they scored 40 points.

And then they made a mistake...... maybe.

The way the story goes, the Raiders got into their team bus after that game and took what was referred to as a "victory lap" around Arrowhead Stadium. Andy Reid wasn't happy about it; we're sure the KC players have been talking about it.

That is something that might have a bearing on the pointspread outcome, even if it doesn't fit into your analytics.

But hey - let's talk about some trends. Anyone who follows the NFL to any degree is well-acquainted with the fact that Andy Reid is always incredibly tough when he comes back after a bye week. This was a topic of conversation before the Super Bowl. Reid's teams have gone 18-3 in those situations.

What might be even more significant is that the Chiefs have won their last eight games when taking their act on the road, covering seven of those games.

Is this number out of line? Yeah, it might be. It might not line up with your power ratings. But remember that if a "home field advantage" exists at all here, it is negligible. The Raiders hardly even know their new home. And there is no "Raider Nation" to cheer them on. So should you even figure that into the formula?

And how do you factor in the notion that the Chiefs - a team that is perfectly capable of doing it - might run it up if they get the chance? At Allegiant Stadium, this Las Vegas team lost by a touchdown to Buffalo and was blown away by Tampa Bay.

Needless to say, the Chiefs won't have to take a bus ride around the new ballpark. But they could go play a few slot games, or get their own victory lapdance, wherever they're letting people in on the Strip these days. Lay it with KANSAS CITY.

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<p>Looking to win big? The Bearkats and Panthers face off at 1:00 ET on ACC. The Panthers are hosting the game at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and Pittsburgh is favored by -16.5 against Sam Houston in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS VS PITTSBURGH PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sam Houston Bearkats +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Petersen Events Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Even though we have Pittsburgh winning straight-up, we like Sam Houston at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bearkats Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Sam Houston improved to 4-5 on the season with an 87-71 win over Texas Southern on Saturday. The Bearkats were -11 favorites at home and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 158 points went over the 147.5-point line.</p> <p>After trailing 36-32 at halftime, Sam Houston turned things around in the second half, outscoring the Tigers 55-35 to secure the win.</p><p>Sam Houston's offense put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field and 45.2% from three-point range, hitting 14 of 31 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 59%, and they grabbed 19 offensive rebounds, with 17 assists as a team.</p> <p>Lamar Wilkerson led the way with 26 points, hitting 8 of 13 threes, while Cameron Huefner added 22 points. Kavion McClain contributed 19 points and 5 assists, and Kolby Granger was efficient, shooting 66.7% overall and 60% from deep.</p><p>Despite the Bearkats' defensive efforts, they allowed 71 points in their latest game, with their opponents shooting 47% from the field. Sam Houston gave up 29 field goals on 61 attempts, including 15 two-pointers at a 50% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Bearkats allowed 14 threes on 31 attempts, with their opponents shooting 45% from three-point range. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 62%. Additionally, Sam Houston gave up 19 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Pittsburgh Lock in a Home Win?</h3><h3>Pittsburgh Panthers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Pittsburgh improved to 9-2 on the season with a dominant 96-56 win over Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday. The Panthers, who were -18.5 point favorites, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 152 went over the 147.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After leading just 39-36 at halftime, Pittsburgh clamped down defensively, allowing only 20 points in the 2nd half while scoring 57 points of their own.</p><p>Pittsburgh's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 96 points on 61.1% shooting from the field. They connected on 71% of their two-point attempts and 47.8% from beyond the arc, leading to an effective field goal percentage of 70.4%. The Panthers also shot 76% from the free-throw line, hitting 19 of 25 attempts.</p> <p>Brandin Cummings was the standout performer, scoring 30 points in 30 minutes, shooting 76.9% from the field and 75% from three-point range (6/8). Jaland Lowe contributed 12 assists, while Ishmael Leggett and Devontae Blanton each grabbed 6 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Pittsburgh's defensive efforts, their opponent managed to score 56 points, shooting 61% from the field. They were especially effective inside, hitting 71% of their two-point attempts (22/31).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Pittsburgh allowed 11 threes on 23 attempts, a 47% shooting rate. Their opponent also went to the line 25 times, converting 19 free throws for a 76% success rate. Pittsburgh gave up 6 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Sam Houston Bearkats vs Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>From Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, we have the Cubs and Reds facing off in an NL Central matchup. The Reds are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at +107 compared to the Cubs at -126. The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs.</p>

<p>First pitch for Sunday's matchup is set for 1:40 PM ET. MARQ will be televising this one, and the Cubs will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak, as they are 31-34. The Reds have won seven straight and are 32-33 overall. Starting for the Cubs is Shota Imanaga, while the Reds are going with Frankie Montas.</p><h3>CHICAGO CUBS VS CINCINNATI REDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Cubs Moneyline -126</p><p>This game will be played at Great American Ball Park at 1:40 ET on Sunday, June 9th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE CUBS VS REDS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cubs winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Reds to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Cincinnati picked up a 4-3 win over the Cubs in the most recent game of this series. The Reds had a two-run lead heading into the 6th inning, and the Cubs could only muster one run in the 8th inning. As for the Reds, they scored the game's go-ahead run in the 5th, and both offenses went silent after that.</p>

<p>Andrew Abbott started for the Reds and picked up the win, going five innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with five strikeouts but issued four walks. As for the Cubs, Ben Brown got the start and took the loss, giving up three earned runs in four innings of work.</p>

<p>TJ Friedl and Jeimer Candelario each homered for the Reds, while Dansby Swanson went 3/4 with an RBI for the Cubs. David Bote also had a three-hit game for Chicago.</p><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>Chicago is on the road today, looking to pick up a win vs. the Reds as they are 31-34 overall and 7.5 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central. The Cubs are 5th in the NL Central and have gone just 7-15 in divisional games this year. They have dropped three straight games and are losing the series to the Reds 0-3.</p>

<p>At home, the Cubs have gone 18-13 this year compared to 13-21 on the road. Chicago's two-game winning streak as the favorite was snapped in their last game as the favorite. As the underdog, the Cubs have gone 16-21 this year.</p><p>When the Cubs are on the road, they are 20-14 against the run line, and they have covered in their last two road games. They are 25-12 against the run line as the underdog, but just 7-21 as the favorite. The Cubs' average run margin in all games is -0.2, but it's -0.9 on the road and +0.5 at home.</p><p>The Chicago Cubs are on the road against the Cincinnati Reds today. The over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Cubs' games have averaged 8.9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 30-32. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 9-5. Overall, 52.3% of their games have had lower lines than 8.5 runs, and their games have gone under the total in their last two games.</p><p>Through 11 starts, Shota Imanaga has a record of 5-1 and an ERA of 1.88. He has made six quality starts this year, and his ERA for the season is 1.27 at home compared to 3.19 on the road. Imanaga's last outing came on June 4th, where he finished with a no-decision, giving up one earned run in 4 1/3 innings of work. Before that outing, he had given up at least one homer in three straight starts. The left-hander has been solid this year, but opponents have hit .224 off him this year.</p><p>Christopher Morel has been swinging the bat well of late, going 8/30 (.267) over his last nine games with three homers and five RBIs. For the season, Morel is batting just .202, but his 12 homers are 10th in the league and leads the Cubs. Cody Bellinger and Michael Busch are tied for 2nd on the team with eight homers apiece.</p>

<p>As a team, the Cubs are batting just .227, which is 18th in the league, and are also below average in terms of runs per game, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. They are 3rd in the league in walks but are averaging 8 strikeouts per game.</p><h3>Reds Records & Stats</h3><p>Cincinnati is hosting the Cubs today with an overall record of 32-33, and they have won seven straight games. The Reds are 6.5 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central and are 7-5 in divisional matchups this year. Cincinnati's two most recent wins came by way of a two-game sweep of the Brewers.</p>

<p>At home, the Reds are 17-17 this year, and they are 15-16 on the road. So far, they have been good as the favorite, going 17-12, and they are 15-21 as the underdog. Cincinnati has won two straight series and is 7-12-1 in series this year.</p><p>The Reds have been a solid run line bet this season, going 35-30 overall. They have been especially good on the road, going 21-10 against the run line. They have a positive run differential both overall and on the road, but they have struggled to cover the run line at home, going just 14-20.</p><p>When the Cincinnati Reds play at home, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. Their games have averaged 8.5 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 30-32. The average over/under line for Reds games is 9 runs, and when the line is set at 8.5 runs, their over/under record is 5-6. This season, 50.8% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8.5 runs, while 32.3% have had lower lines. The under has hit in the last two games.</p><p>Frankie Montas will be looking to build off his last outing, where he didn't give up a run and picked up the win. In that start vs. the Rockies, he went seven innings and didn't give up a homer, which he had done in three straight outings. Montas has made 11 starts this year and has a record of 3-4 with a 4.00 ERA. Looking at his home/away splits, Montas has an ERA of 7.44 on the road compared to 2.9 at home. Overall, he has allowed seven homers and is averaging 3.33 walks per nine innings.</p>
<p>Elly De La Cruz and Jeimer Candelario have both been swinging the bat well for the Reds of late, as they have both gone 6/21 in their last five games, with two homers apiece. Candelario comes into the game on an eight-game hitting streak. TJ Friedl has also been hot of late, going 5/16 in his last five games with two homers and six RBIs.</p>

<p>For the season, the Reds are 13th in scoring at 4.4 runs per game. They have been a better offensive team on the road, averaging 4.7 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting just .228, which is 17th in the league, and are also near the bottom of the league in strikeouts.</p>

Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Pick & Prediction 6/9/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Avalanche and Capitals. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Capitals at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Get ready to place your bets! The Avalanche come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>COLORADO AVALANCHE VS WASHINGTON CAPITALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Capitals +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Capitals winning this game by a score of 4-2.</li><li>We like the Capitals on the moneyline (+119)</li><li>The Capitals are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Colorado Stun the Crowd at Capital One Arena?</h3><p>With a 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche are now 10-9-0 this season. As underdogs on the puck line, the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.</p> 

<p>Colorado took the lead in the second period, but Nashville responded with five unanswered goals. The Avalanche’s defense struggled, giving up two empty-net goals in the third period.</p><p>Colorado's offense took 30 shots on goal in their 5-2 loss to Nashville, but only managed to find the net twice. Cale Makar opened the scoring with his fifth goal of the season, which came on a power play. Nathan MacKinnon added another goal, his sixth of the year, late in the third period.</p> <p>Makar also picked up his 16th assist on MacKinnon's goal, while MacKinnon earned his 14th assist on Makar’s earlier tally. The Avalanche had 23 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Avalanche will look to bounce back after giving up 5 goals to the Predators, including two empty-netters late in the 3rd period. Justus Annunen made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%. Colorado’s defense also recorded 11 takeaways and 26 hits.</p><h3>Can the Capitals Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Washington fell to 13-4-1 after a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes. The Capitals trailed 1-0 before scoring twice in the first period, but the Hurricanes responded with three unanswered goals to secure the win.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score matched that number. Washington, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. Both of their goals came in the first period, with Alex Ovechkin and Brandon Duhaime each finding the net.</p><p>Alex Ovechkin opened the scoring for the Capitals with his 7th goal of the season, coming on a power play. Brandon Duhaime followed with his 2nd goal of the year. The Capitals took 21 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.</p> <p>After a scoreless first period, Washington scored twice, with Ovechkin’s goal coming at 19:16 and Duhaime adding another at 19:49.</p><p>After the Capitals took a 2-1 lead into the first intermission, their defense struggled, giving up three unanswered goals—two in the second period and one more in the third. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but the defense allowed 44 shots on goal from Carolina. Washington's defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 20 hits.</p>

Colorado Avalanche vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

<p>The Detroit Pistons head to Phoenix to take on the Suns in a non-conference matchup. The game is set to tip-off at 9:00 ET and can be seen on AZFa.</p>

<p>Phoenix is currently favored by 6 points and has a record of 14-12. They are 9th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Pacific Division. Detroit is 11th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Central Division. They come into this game with a record of 11-17.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons +6</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-112 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Pistons Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Pistons fell to 11-17 on the season after a 126-119 home loss to the Jazz on Thursday. Detroit, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 245 exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>Detroit’s slow start saw them down 48-19 after the 1st quarter. They responded with a 35-19 2nd quarter and went on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit from 32-15 to 32-25. Despite outscoring Utah 32-30 in the 3rd and 33-29 in the 4th, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In the Pistons' 126-119 loss to the Jazz, Cade Cunningham led the way with 33 points and 7 assists, shooting 56.5% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. Malik Beasley contributed 26 points, knocking down 7 threes despite shooting just 34.6% overall.</p> <p>As a team, Detroit made 13 threes, but shot just 27.7% from beyond the arc and 43.8% overall. Cunningham scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Beasley added 9 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Pistons struggled out of the gate, allowing 48 points in the 1st quarter, but they tightened up in the 2nd, giving up just 19. However, they couldn't maintain that level of play, allowing 30 points in the 3rd and 29 in the 4th, leading to a 126-119 loss to the Jazz.</p> <p>Detroit had a tough time defending the perimeter, as the Jazz hit 20 threes at a 50% clip. Utah also went to the line 31 times, making 28 free throws. The Pistons gave up 15 offensive rebounds but did manage to record 10 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can Phoenix Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Suns fell to 14-12 on the season after a 120-111 loss to the Pacers on Thursday. Phoenix, favored by six points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 231 points came in just under the 235.5-point line.</p> <p>Indiana’s 14-0 run early in the game put Phoenix in a hole, but the Suns battled back to lead 59-60 at halftime. However, a rough 3rd quarter, where they were outscored 37-24, left them trailing 97-83 heading into the 4th. Despite outscoring the Pacers 28-23 in the final quarter, the Suns couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Kevin Durant poured in 37 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the Suns' 120-111 loss to the Pacers, shooting 55.6% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip. Devin Booker added 17 points, with 12 of those coming in the opening quarter, while Bradley Beal contributed 16 points, shooting 66.7% from the floor and making 2 threes at 50%.</p> <p>Durant was a force in the 4th quarter, scoring 16 points, and added 11 more in the 3rd. The Suns made just 9 threes as a team, shooting 30% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.8%.</p><p>The Suns gave up 120 points in their loss to the Pacers, with a tough 3rd quarter where they allowed 37 points. They did tighten up in the 4th, holding Indiana to 23 points. Phoenix allowed the Pacers to shoot 43% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Suns allowed 16 threes on 39% shooting. Indiana also got to the line 31 times, making 26 free throws. Phoenix gave up 9 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>UFC action returns to Denver this weekend for the first time since 2018, but this has always been a site of some great events. The first few major UFC events took place in the Mile High City, and it’s had a history of delivering epic results.&nbsp;</p>



<p>While there won’t be any major bouts taking place this time around, the action during this upcoming Fight Night should be fun to follow. Here is a look at some of the top bouts of the night, and the best <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">bets</a> that should be made. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Flyweights Ready for Battle</h2>



<p>The main event of the night will feature a pair of flyweights that are both looking for a signature win to keep their momentum going. Tracy Cortez will be looking to win in a pinch, but she is the underdog against Rose Namajunas.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Namajunas will be fighting close to home in this bout, and she is the favorite at -205 on Saturday night. Cortez was noble in taking up this fight, but her odds being set at +175 suggest that she is going to struggle in this one.&nbsp;</p>



<p>This should end up being a good matchup, but it’s one that will end up going in the way of Namajunas. Even though Cortez is a proven fighter at this weight class, she will come up short in this bout. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Veterans Ready for Welterweight Matchup</h2>



<p>There are some other great fights set to take place on Saturday, including an interesting matchup between a pair of welterweights. Santiago Ponzinibbio is set to take on Muslim Salikhov, and these are two proven fighters in that weight class.&nbsp;</p>



<p>It seems strange that these two fighters have never met up before, but they are set to deliver a great battle on Saturday night. Salikhov is the betting underdog in this fight at +165, and Ponzinibbio is currently favored to win the fights at -190.</p>



<p>Those are some really tight odds for this battle, and that’s why should expect to see a great matchup in this one. Looking for upset picks should always be the goal, and there is a good chance to cash in with this one.&nbsp;</p>



<p><a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bet</a> on Salikhov to get it done in the Octagon as he will come away with the win at +165. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Interesting Lightweight Clash</h2>



<p>There will be another resident of Denver fighting this weekend as lightweight Drew Dober will be looking to put on a show for his family and friends. He was always scheduled to fight in this event, but he will be joined by Jean Silva on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Silva is coming into this fight without much time to prepare, and he also struggled to fight well in his most recent bout. While that might make him feel like an underdog, the odds are nearly identical for him at Dober.&nbsp;</p>



<p>This should be a battle in which both fighters spend time trying to feel out the other fighter, and it will lead to a decision. Take Dober at -109 on Saturday night as fighting at home will give him the slight edge.</p>



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<p>Betting on today's Cougars and Panthers game? Catch the action at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, NV, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on FloH. In this non-conference matchup, Washington State is favored by -3.5 against Northern Iowa. The over/under for the game is 149 points.</p><h3>WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS VS NORTHERN IOWA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Iowa Panthers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Orleans Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN IOWA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will Northern Iowa pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Washington State Pull Off A Win at Orleans Arena?</h3><h3>Washington State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Washington State dropped to 9-3 on the season following an 89-73 loss to Washington on Wednesday. The Cougars entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 162, exceeding the pre-game O/U line of 149.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-31 at halftime, the Cougars allowed 54 points in the 2nd half while scoring 42 of their own.</p><p>In their last game, Washington State put up 73 points, shooting 43.1% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.3%, and they hit 81% of their free throws, going 17-for-21 from the line. The Cougars also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists.</p> <p>DJ Davis and Nate Calmese led the scoring with 21 points each, with Davis hitting 3-of-7 from deep. Ethan Price added 16 points, while Mekhi Mason and LeJuan Watts contributed 15 points apiece. Great Osobor was efficient, shooting 60% from the field, and Tyree Ihenacho was perfect, going 4-for-4 from the floor.</p><p>Washington State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Cougars allowed their opponent to hit 51% of their two-point attempts, going 21/41 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Washington State's defense allowed 10 threes on 21 attempts, a 47% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 17, shooting 65%.</p><h3>Do the Panthers Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Northern Iowa improved to 6-4 on the season with a dominant 104-76 win over Montana on Monday. The Panthers were -10.5 favorites heading into the game and covered the spread comfortably. The total points for the game reached 180, surpassing the O/U line of 146.</p> <p>Leading 48-34 at halftime, Northern Iowa continued to pour it on in the second half, outscoring the Grizzlies 56-42. The Panthers' offense was firing on all cylinders, as they put up over 100 points for the first time this season.</p><p>Northern Iowa's offense was unstoppable in their last game, putting up 104 points with a field goal percentage of 69% (40/58). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 79.3%, thanks to 74.4% shooting on two-pointers (29/39) and 57.9% from beyond the arc (11/19).</p> <p>Leon Bond III led the way with 37 points, hitting 4 of 5 threes and shooting 80% overall (12/15). Jacob Hutson added 24 points, shooting 73.3% from the field (11/15), while Kai Johnson contributed 18 points in just 20 minutes, hitting 75% of his shots (6/8).</p><p>Even with Northern Iowa giving up 76 points, their offense couldn't capitalize on the Panthers' defensive struggles. Northern Iowa allowed their opponent to shoot 69% from the field, including 74% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Northern Iowa's defense gave up 11 threes on 19 attempts, a 57% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 18 times, where they hit 13 free throws.</p>

Washington State Cougars vs Northern Iowa Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Golden Eagles and Musketeers game? Catch the action at Cintas Center in Cincinnati, OH, as the Musketeers hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FOX. Marquette is favored by -5.5 in this Big East conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 153.5 points.</p><h3>MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES VS XAVIER MUSKETEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Xavier Musketeers +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cintas Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE XAVIER MUSKETEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Musketeers.</li><li>Not only will Xavier pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Golden Eagles Chances in Cincinnati</h3><h3>Marquette Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Marquette improved to 10-2 on the season with an 80-70 home win over Butler on Wednesday, December 18th. Despite being -14 favorites, the Golden Eagles didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 150, just over the 148.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-32 at halftime, Marquette turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 48 points while holding Butler to 35.</p><p>Marquette's offense put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 42.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, with a strong 57.8% shooting inside the arc. However, they struggled from three-point range, hitting just 6 of 30 attempts for 20%.</p> <p>Kam Jones led the way with 23 points, though he shot just 1 of 7 from deep. Jahmyl Telfort and Kolby King each added 16 points, with Telfort grabbing 10 rebounds. Stevie Mitchell was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, and Marquette grabbed 20 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Marquette's defense gave up 70 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 42% from the field on 32 of 75 attempts. Inside the arc, they struggled, with the opponent hitting 57% of their two-point shots, going 26/45.</p> <p>From three-point range, Marquette held their opponent to just 6/30 shooting, a 20% success rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 10, shooting 83%. Marquette allowed 20 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Musketeers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Xavier Musketeers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Musketeers dropped to 8-4 on the season after a 94-89 loss to UConn on Wednesday. Xavier, who entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After leading 30-29 at halftime, Xavier scored 48 points in the 2nd half but allowed 49. The game’s total points of 183 went well over the pre-game O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>Xavier's offense put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 54.2% from three-point range, hitting 13 of 24 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.1%, and they connected on 85.7% of their free throws, going 18 for 21 from the line.</p> <p>Ryan Conwell led the way with 23 points, shooting 69.2% overall and 60% from deep. Solo Ball and Dante Maddox Jr. each contributed 22 points, with Maddox hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% clip. Hassan Diarra dished out 11 assists, while Tarris Reed Jr. grabbed 13 rebounds and added 20 points.</p><p>Despite Xavier's defensive struggles, allowing 94 points on 47% shooting, the Musketeers couldn't slow down their opponent's two-point attack, which hit 55% of its shots (25/45).</p> <p>Xavier also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 95% of their attempts. The Musketeers gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

<p>Betting on today's Nittany Lions and Dragons game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Dragons hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. Penn State is favored by -16.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 147.5 points.</p><h3>PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS VS DREXEL DRAGONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Drexel Dragons +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DREXEL DRAGONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Dragons.</li><li>Not only will Drexel pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Penn State Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Penn State improved to 9-2 on the season with a dominant 99-51 win over Coppin State on Saturday. The Nittany Lions were heavy favorites at -36.5 and covered the spread, while the combined points of 150 went over the pre-game line of 145.</p> <p>Penn State took control early, leading 52-21 at halftime. They kept up the pressure in the second half, scoring 47 points and allowing just 30.</p><p>Penn State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 99 points with a field goal percentage of 56.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was even more impressive at 65.7%, thanks in large part to their 81.8% shooting from two-point range, hitting 27 of 33 attempts.</p> <p>The Nittany Lions also connected on 11 threes, shooting 32.4% from beyond the arc, and went 12 for 16 from the free-throw line. Ace Baldwin Jr. dished out 16 assists, contributing to the team's total of 31, while Nick Kern Jr. was perfect from the field, hitting all 4 of his shots.</p><p>Despite giving up 51 points, Penn State's defense struggled, allowing the opposing team to shoot 56% from the field, including 81% on two-point attempts (27/33). They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 12 free throws.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposing team shot 32%, making 11 of their 34 three-point attempts. Penn State also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can The Dragons Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Dragons improved to 7-4 on the season with a 68-65 win over Howard on Tuesday. Drexel entered the game as slight favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> <p>Drexel led 36-34 at halftime and edged out Howard by a point in the second half, scoring 32 points while allowing 31. The total points for the game were 133, falling short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p><p>Drexel's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 40.3% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25% of their threes (7/28), but were more efficient inside, connecting on 52.9% of their two-point attempts (18/34).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Dragons were nearly perfect, making 11 of 12 attempts (91.7%). Jason Drake led the team with 21 points, while Yame Butler added 16, hitting 3 of 7 from deep. Marcus Dockery contributed 14 points, and Blake Harper chipped in 11, despite shooting just 23.5% overall.</p><p>Drexel's defense held their opponent to 65 points on 39% shooting from the field, including 43% from two-point range with 19 made baskets out of 44 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Drexel limited their opponent to 6 threes on 20 attempts, a 30% shooting rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 9 free throws, shooting 90%.</p>

Penn State Nittany Lions vs Drexel Dragons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

If you had the foresight to play the under in every game last week, congratulations on your easy 4-0 week. Weather and great defense were the common themes in the quarterfinals, as the highest scoring game had just 34 points. There was an average of just 22.5 PPG scored in each game.

My plays went 1-3 ATS as I only took the one under and was wrong on all three sides. James Madison and Northern Iowa never had a chance to go over for my one win. Unfortunately, Illinois State put the clamps on North Dakota State’s offense, and Montana State came through while Montana failed to advance to make me 0-3 ATS in my other three picks.

<strong>Week 1 Plays – 2-2 ATS</strong>
<strong>Week 2 Plays – 2-1 ATS</strong>
<strong>Week 3 Plays – 1-2 ATS</strong>
<strong>Week 4 Plays – 2-1 ATS</strong>
<strong>Week 5 Plays – 3-0 ATS</strong>
<strong>Week 6 Plays – 2-1 ATS</strong>
<strong>Week 7 Plays – 1-2 ATS</strong>
<strong>Week 8 Plays – 1-2 ATS</strong>
<strong>Week 9 Plays – 0-3 ATS</strong>
<strong>Week 10 Plays – 1-1-1 ATS</strong>
<strong>Week 11 Plays – 1-2 ATS</strong>
<strong>Week 12 Plays – 1-2 ATS</strong>
<strong>Week 13 Plays – 1-2 ATS</strong>
<strong>First Round Plays – 2-1 ATS</strong>
<strong>Second Round Plays – 2-1 ATS</strong>
<strong>Quarterfinals Plays -1-3 ATS</strong>
<strong>Overall – 23-26-1 ATS</strong>

As we’ve believed all year, James Madison and North Dakota State are on a collision course to meet in the FCS Championship. The Dukes and Bison are both heavy favorites on the FCS betting line this week, and the two most recent national champions are expected to win by more than two scores.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>2019 FCS Playoffs Semifinals Betting Odds</strong></span>

<strong>North Dakota State -17.5 vs. Montana State, O/U 47</strong>

The Bison have the second-best defense in the FCS, and that defense came up big to stave off Illinois State’s upset bid last week. North Dakota State failed to score a touchdown in a 9-3 victory, but the defense held the Redbirds to under 200 total yards. This unit is allowing just 267.9 YPG on the year and 4.5 yards per play.

North Dakota State’s defensive backs are the best in the country. The Bison are allowing opponents to average just 5.6 YPA, and that is 0.3 YPA better than any other team in the FCS. That’s not good news for Montana State quarterback Tucker Rovig. Rovig is a decent quarterback, but he is averaging just 151.6 YPG through the air. Montana State’s offense is run heavy, and that allows Rovig to find open receivers, but he doesn’t have the arm talent to beat defensive backs on his own.

The Bobcats are going to have a hard time running on North Dakota State like they have on other teams. The Bison are the best defense the Bobcats have faced, and Montana State didn’t face the top defense in the Big Sky in Weber State. This is the furthest that Montana State has ever advanced in the FCS playoffs, and the Bobcats’ draw contributed greatly to them making it to the semifinals.

Trey Lance has had a phenomenal freshman season. Lance has completed 66.8 percent of his passes for 2,491 yards with 25 touchdowns and no interceptions, and he is averaging 6.8 YPC to boot. The young quarterback has dazzled, but he is coming off the worst game of his career. Fortunately, Illinois State’s defense is much tougher than Montana State’s defense, and he should shine against the worst defense left in the playoffs.

<strong>Play: Under 47</strong>

<strong>James Madison -16.5 vs. Weber State, O/U 47</strong>

The Dukes completely stonewalled Northern Iowa’s offense last week. James Madison didn’t allow the Panthers to have any success, holding them to five first downs before their final drive of the game. That sent a message to everyone that this was the best defense in the nation, and it’s hard to see Weber State having success considering the struggles this offense has faced.

Weber State doesn’t have a quarterback. Jake Constantine and Kaden Jenks have shared the role this season, but neither player has performed particularly well. That’s a major red flag with James Madison on deck.

James Madison saw four defenders named FCS All-Americans earlier this week, and this team wears you down with a punishing ground game that complements the best defense in the country very well. Weber State’s defense is not as stout as it was in 2018, and that could lead to a blowout.

<strong>Play: JMU -16.5</strong>

FCS College Football Betting Picks & Predictions Semifinals Playoffs

<p>Planning on watching today's Tar Heels and Bruins game? Catch the action at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, as the Bruins hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on CBS. The odds for this non-conference game currently have UCLA as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 150.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS VS UCLA BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UCLA Bruins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 3:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UCLA BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Bruins.</li><li>Not only will UCLA pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the North Carolina Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>North Carolina fell to 6-5 on the season after a 90-84 home loss to Florida on Tuesday. The Tar Heels were +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 174 exceeded the O/U line of 167.5.</p> <p>UNC trailed 46-34 at halftime but made a push in the 2nd half, scoring 50 points while allowing 44. Despite the strong offensive effort after the break, the Tar Heels couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>North Carolina put up 84 points in their latest game, shooting 45.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, thanks largely to their 63.6% shooting on two-pointers. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 28 attempts for a 17.9% success rate.</p> <p>RJ Davis led the way with 29 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 52.6% overall and 27.3% from three. Will Richard added 22 points, making 8 of 10 shots, including 3 of 5 from deep. The Tar Heels had 13 offensive rebounds and 10 assists in the game.</p><p>North Carolina's defense struggled, giving up 90 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed the opponent to connect on 63% of their two-point attempts, with 28 made shots inside the arc.</p> <p>The Tar Heels did better defending the three, holding the other team to 17% shooting, with just 5 threes made. They also sent them to the line 19 times, where they hit 13 free throws.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Bruins?</h3><p>UCLA improved to 10-1 on the season with a dominant 111-75 win over Prairie View A&M on Tuesday. The Bruins, heavy favorites at -34, covered the spread in this one.</p> <p>UCLA led 53-36 at halftime and continued to pour it on in the 2nd half, outscoring the Panthers 58-39. The game’s total points of 186 went well over the pre-game O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>UCLA's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, scoring 111 points with a 59% shooting rate from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.2%, as they connected on 65% of their two-point attempts (26/40) and 47.6% from beyond the arc (10/21). They also excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 78.4% (29/37) of their attempts.</p> <p>Jordan Tillmon led the way with 24 points, hitting 6 of 7 threes (85.7%), while Dylan Andrews added 21 points and 6 assists, shooting 75% from deep (3/4). The Bruins dished out 26 assists as a team, with Kobe Johnson contributing 7 assists to go along with his 12 points.</p><p>UCLA's defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 75 points on 59% shooting from the field. The Bruins allowed their opponents to connect on 36 of 61 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, UCLA's defense gave up 26 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 65% success rate. From three-point range, their opponents hit 10 of 21 shots, shooting 47%. UCLA also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 37 times, where they made 29 free throws, shooting 78%. The Bruins allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

North Carolina Tar Heels vs UCLA Bruins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Blue Jackets and Flyers game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Flyers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Flyers are favored by -1.5 against the Blue Jackets in a Metropolitan division matchup.</p><h3>COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Flyers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Flyers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Flyers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blue Jackets (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Blue Jackets Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>Columbus fell to 13-15-5 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> <p>Defensively, Columbus struggled from the start, allowing 5 goals in the first period. Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each scored for the Blue Jackets, but the game was never close.</p><p>Columbus fired 36 shots on goal but could only find the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson scored his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second.</p> <p>Columbus recorded 13 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities. Sean Monahan picked up his 5th assist of the season, and Zach Aston-Reese added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets have now lost two straight games.</p><p>Defensively, the Blue Jackets will be looking for a better start after giving up the first five goals in their previous game against Washington. Columbus allowed the first goal just 56 seconds into the 1st period and another four by the 5:02 mark. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves but finished with a 68.2% save percentage.</p><h3>Can Philadelphia Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Philadelphia dropped to 14-15-4 after a 3-0 loss to the Bruins. The Flyers entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>The Flyers’ offense struggled, managing only 20 shots on goal. They also had 15 giveaways, contributing to the loss.</p><p>Philadelphia's offense was held scoreless in their 3-0 loss to Boston. The Flyers managed 20 shots on goal but were unable to find the back of the net. They recorded 15 giveaways in the game.</p> <p>Philadelphia failed to score in any period, including on their power play. This shutout marks the first time this season the Flyers have been held without a goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Flyers gave up the first goal at 13:28 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. They also allowed an empty-netter at 16:21 in the third. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers' defense had 5 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Panthers and Trojans game? Catch the action at Trojan Arena in Troy, AL, as the Trojans hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. This Sun Belt conference matchup has an over/under of 145.5 points, and Troy is favored to win by -12.5 at home vs. Georgia State.</p><h3>GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS VS TROY TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia State Panthers +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Trojan Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA STATE PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Trojans.</li><li>Even though we have Troy winning straight-up, we like Georgia State at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Georgia State Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>Georgia State’s season continues to be a struggle, as they fell to 3-7 after a 100-59 road loss to Auburn on Tuesday. The Panthers entered the game as +39 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 159, going over the pre-game O/U line of 156.5.</p> <p>Georgia State trailed 43-31 at halftime but couldn’t keep pace in the 2nd half, scoring just 28 points while allowing 57.</p><p>Georgia State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.9% from the field and 18.2% from three-point range, finishing with 59 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.1%, and they managed only 7 assists as a team.</p> <p>Chaney Johnson was a bright spot, scoring 26 points on 12-of-14 shooting and grabbing 8 rebounds. Denver Jones hit 5 of 7 threes, finishing with 17 points, while Nick McMullen pulled down 16 rebounds.</p><p>Georgia State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 100 points on 57% shooting from the field. The Panthers allowed 35 made field goals on 61 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Georgia State's defense allowed 26 of 36 shooting (72%). From three-point range, they gave up 9 threes on 25 attempts (36%). The opposing team also shot 21/26 from the free-throw line (80%).</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Troy?</h3><h3>Troy Trojans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Trojans fell to 5-4 on the season after a 62-42 road loss to Houston on Tuesday. Despite being +28 point underdogs, Troy managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After a rough first half, where they trailed 33-11, Troy bounced back in the second half, scoring 31 points while allowing 29. The game’s total points of 104 fell well below the O/U line of 132.5.</p><p>Troy's offense struggled mightily in their last game, putting up just 42 points on 24% shooting from the field. They hit only 2 of 18 three-point attempts, finishing at 11.1% from beyond the arc, and their effective field goal percentage was a mere 26%.</p> <p>They did manage to grab 17 offensive rebounds, but only recorded 4 assists as a team. At the free-throw line, they shot 72.7%, making 16 of 22 attempts.</p><p>Despite giving up 62 points, Troy's defense allowed their opponents to shoot 43% from the field, with 22 made baskets on 51 attempts. Inside the arc, the Trojans held the other team to 40% shooting, as they connected on 13 of their 32 two-point shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Troy's defense struggled, allowing 9 threes on 19 attempts, a 47% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 9 shots, hitting 64%. Troy gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Georgia State Panthers vs Troy Trojans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tommies and Jackrabbits. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on Summ, and it's hosted by the Jackrabbits at Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 141.5 points, and South Dakota State is favored by -1.5 vs. St. Thomas (MN) in a Summit conference matchup.</p><h3>ST. THOMAS (MN) TOMMIES VS SOUTH DAKOTA STATE JACKRABBITS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Dakota State Jackrabbits -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Denny Sanford Premier Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, March 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH DAKOTA STATE JACKRABBITS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 87-61 in favor of the Jackrabbits.</li><li>Not only will South Dakota State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Tommies Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>St. Thomas has been a much better team at home this season, going 11-3 compared to 6-9 on the road. They have won their last five games at home, and their average margin of victory is +9.5 points per game. As the underdog, the Tommies are 4-4 this season.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 road games, St. Thomas has gone 4-6, and they are currently on a three-game road losing streak. In their last game, they defeated North Dakota State by a score of 68-58.</p><p>As the underdog, St. Thomas has been excellent vs. the spread this season, going 7-1. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Tommies have gone 8-2 vs. the spread. However, their road ATS mark has been poor of late, going just 1-4 vs. the spread in their last 5 games away from home.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for St. Thomas games is 13-16, and today's over/under line of 141.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this season (138.8). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 138 points, which is higher than today's over/under line of 141.5. So far, 16 of their games this season have finished with more points than today's over/under line of 141.5.</p><p>The St. Thomas (MN) offense is coming off a game in which they scored 68 points vs. North Dakota State. Overall their field goal percentage was 51% while connecting on 11 threes. Parker Bjorklund is leading the team in scoring at 13.3 points per contest. Raheem Anthony has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 12.1 going into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the St. Thomas (MN) defense is giving up an average of 65.0 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, St. Thomas (MN)'s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 42.3% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 31.6% this season.</p><h3>Will South Dakota State Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>South Dakota State enters this game with a 20-12 record, including a 13-4 mark in Summit League play. They have won six straight games, including a 79-63 win over Oral Roberts in their last game.</p>

<p>At home this season, the Jackrabbits are 9-5, and they have won their last five games at home. For the year, they have been favored in 23 of their 32 games, going 15-8 in those contests.</p><p>South Dakota State has an ATS record of 16-13 this season, going 7-7 at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Jackrabbits are 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 141.5 is lower than the average over/under line in South Dakota State's games this season (148). So far, 20 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 0-3 and the average scoring total in those games is 138 points.</p><p>South Dakota State's offense had a good outing, putting up 79 points against Oral Roberts. They achieved a 55.1% field goal percentage and went 17/20 from the free-throw line. The team's top scorer is Zeke Mayo, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 19.1, while William Kyle III also maintains a PPG average of 13.2 leading up to the game.</p><p>At this time, the Jackrabbits' defense is positioned 158th in the country, permitting 71.6 points per game. In today's game vs. St. Thomas (MN), the South Dakota State defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, South Dakota State made 17 free-throws vs. the Jackrabbits.</p>

St. Thomas (MN) Tommies vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Pick & Prediction 3/11/24

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