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<p>Betting on today's Golden Griffins and Braves game? Catch the action at Carver Arena in Peoria, IL, as the Braves hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Bradley as the -25.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 142.5 points.</p><h3>CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS VS BRADLEY BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Canisius Golden Griffins +25.5</p><p>This game will be played at Carver Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Braves.</li><li>Even though we have Bradley winning straight-up, we like Canisius at +25.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are Canisius Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Canisius fell to 0-12 on the season after a 72-60 road loss to Loyola Chicago on Wednesday. Despite being +25 point underdogs, the Golden Griffins kept the game closer than expected.</p> <p>After trailing 36-26 at halftime, Canisius scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The game’s total points of 132 fell under the O/U line of 139.5.</p><p>Canisius managed just 60 points in their latest game, shooting 45.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.8%. They hit 44.4% from three-point range, connecting on 8 of 18 attempts, while struggling on the boards with only 2 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Sheldon Edwards Jr. led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 threes at a 46.2% rate. Des Watson, Paul McMillan IV, and Tana Kopa each added 15 points, with Kopa knocking down 5 of 7 from deep.</p><p>Canisius gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field. The Golden Griffins allowed 54% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 18/33.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Canisius allowed 11 threes on 28 attempts, a 39% clip. They sent the other team to the line just 5 times, where they hit 3 free throws. Canisius also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Braves Please their Home Crowd?</h3><h3>Bradley Braves Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Bradley improved to 8-2 on the season with a 66-64 win over San Francisco on Wednesday. The Braves were -2 point favorites going into the game, resulting in a push against the spread.</p> <p>Bradley trailed 27-25 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Dons 41-37. The total points for the game were 130, falling short of the 141.5 O/U line.</p><p>Bradley's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 40.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.9%, thanks in large part to their 60% shooting from three-point range, hitting 12 of 20 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Braves struggled, making just 29.4% of their two-point shots (10/34). Duke Deen led the way with 19 points, connecting on 5 of 8 threes, while Marcus Williams added 18 points, hitting 4 of 9 from deep.</p><p>Bradley's defense gave up 64 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field (22/54). The Braves were strong inside, holding their opponent to just 29% shooting on two-point attempts (10/34).</p> <p>However, Bradley struggled to contain the three-point line, where the opposing team hit 12 of 20 attempts, shooting 60%. The Braves also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws (62%). Bradley limited second-chance opportunities, allowing just 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

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<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>

Marquette Golden Eagles vs Xavier Musketeers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Another week in the NBA is coming to an end, and we have eight games on the schedule for Sunday, December 4, so make sure you don’t forget to read the best Suns vs. Spurs betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>San Antonio is desperate to avoid the 11th loss in a row when they host Phoenix at AT&amp;T Center. The Suns are N/A favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie/">MyBookie Sportsbook</a>, while the total is set at N/A points. These Western Conference rivals met four times last year, and the Suns swept that series.</p>



<p><strong>Suns shockingly lost to the Rockets at home</strong></p>



<p>The Phoenix Suns (15-7, 13-9-0 ATS) were in their best form since the start of the season after connecting six victories, but the Houston Rockets prevented them from getting seventh in a row. It was a shocking loss for the Suns, who had a 16-point second-half lead against one of the weakest teams in the NBA and dropped it to suffer a 122-121 defeat. Phoenix was better from the field, from beyond the arc, and had 30 assists opposite Houston’s 19. However, the visitors made the difference from the foul line as they made 20 more than the Suns (34-14).</p>



<p>Devin Booker led the Suns with 41 points (15/25 FG, 4/6 3PT, 7/10 FT), eight assists, and four rebounds. Mikal Bridges had 22 points and a game-high eight boards, while Cameron Payne posted a double-double of 20 points and game-high 12 dishes, along with a game-high four steals.</p>



<p>PG Chris Paul (heel), SF/PF Cameron Johnson (knee), and SF/PF Jae Crowder (personal) are out indefinitely. SF Mikal Bridges (knee) and SF Torrey Craig (groin) are questionable to face the Spurs on Sunday.</p>



<p><strong>Spurs are going down</strong></p>



<p>The San Antonio Spurs (6-17, 9-14-0 ATS) are going through their worst period of the campaign as they suffered ten consecutive defeats. That’s Gregg Popovich’s longest losing streak of his career, which really says how weak this Spurs team is. The latest loss came to the New Orleans Hornets at home, as San Antonio failed to hit a 100-point mark, losing 117-99 in the end. San Antonio shot just 38.8% from the floor and hit just 12 free throws opposite New Orleans’ 25.</p>



<p>Devin Vassell led the Spurs with 25 points and four rebounds. Keldon Johnson added 15 points and four boards, Charles Bassey contributed with 11 points, team-high nine rebounds, and two blocks, while Keita Bates-Diop and Romeo Langford scored ten points apiece.</p>



<p>C Jakob Poeltl (knee), SG Josh Richardson (ankle), and SF/PF Jeremy Sochan (quad) are out indefinitely. SF Doug McDermott (ankle) is questionable to play on Sunday against the Suns.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Phoenix:</strong></p>



<ul><li>13-7 ATS in the last 20 games</li></ul>



<p><strong>San Antonio:</strong></p>



<ul><li>0-8 ATS in the last eight games</li><li>0-5 ATS in the last five games against the Western Conference rivals</li><li>0-7 ATS in the last seven games against the Pacific Division opponents</li></ul>



<p><strong>Phoenix Suns vs. San Antonio Spurs Pick</strong></p>



<p>I don’t think the Suns are going to lose against another tanking team, especially now when the Spurs are in poor form and without some key players. I am sure Monty Williams will know how to motivate his players after that unlucky loss to Houston and the Suns will definitely bounce back in San Antonio. They have the 6th best offense in the NBA that is averaging 116.0 points per game, while the Spurs have the worst defense in the league that allows 120.8 ppg. San Antonio failed to score 100+ points in five of the last ten games, and I think the Suns will keep them to double digits in a comfortable victory.</p>



<p><strong>Pick:</strong> Take the Suns at N/A</p>



<p>While the Spurs’ offense isn’t bad, they are playing without Poeltl, Richardson, and McDermott, who are averaging around 33 points per game this season, and this is a huge blow for Gregg Popovich’s team. San Antonio is the second-worst when it comes to offensive rating with 108.0 points per 100 possessions, and I expect the hosts to struggle in this one. Phoenix is 23rd in pace with 98.0 possession per 48 minutes, so I also don’t think the visitors will score more than 120. The game will be settled way before the fourth quarter, and I think the Suns will take their foot off the gas pedal in the final 12 minutes.</p>



<p><strong>Pick</strong>: Go Under N/A points</p>

Phoenix Suns vs. San Antonio Spurs Odds, Pick, Prediction 12/4/22

<p>Planning on watching today's Tigers and Scarlet Knights game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Scarlet Knights hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FS1. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and Rutgers is favored by -5.5 against Princeton in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>PRINCETON TIGERS VS RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Scarlet Knights.</li><li>Not only will Rutgers pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</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>Can the Tigers Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Princeton improved to 7-4 on the season with a 71-67 win over Monmouth on Tuesday. The Tigers were -14 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 138 fell short of the O/U line of 146.</p> 

<p>Princeton led 30-29 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. They’ll look to build on this win as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Princeton's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 30 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks in part to their 68.4% shooting on two-point attempts (13/19).</p> <p>Abdi Bashir Jr. led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 of 10 from three-point range, while Xaivian Lee added 23 points and 6 assists. Blake Peters also contributed, going 4 of 8 from deep and finishing with 14 points.</p><p>Princeton's defense gave up 67 points, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 13/19 shooting, which is 68%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Princeton's opponents went 10/30, hitting 33%. They also sent them to the line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 65%. Princeton allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Rutgers Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Scarlet Knights improved to 7-4 on the season with a 66-63 win over Seton Hall on Saturday. Despite being favored by 10.5 points, Rutgers didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 134.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Rutgers trailed 33-27 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Seton Hall 39-30 to secure the win.</p><p>Rutgers put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 53.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.5%. They were particularly strong from beyond the arc, hitting 53.8% of their threes (7/13), while their free-throw shooting left much to be desired at 46.4% (13/28).</p> <p>Dylan Harper led the way with 24 points, connecting on 4 of 7 from deep and shooting 61.5% overall. Ace Bailey added 21 points, hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range and shooting 60% from the field. Rutgers managed just 5 offensive rebounds and finished with 7 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite giving up 63 points, Rutgers' defense struggled to contain their opponents, who shot 53% from the field. They allowed 23 made field goals on 43 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Rutgers gave up 7 three-pointers on 13 attempts, with their opponents shooting 53% from three-point range. The Scarlet Knights also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 13 free throws.</p>

Princeton Tigers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Until defeated in a straight fight, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen will be the betting favorite and pick to win every weekend. Moreover, unless Verstappen is injured and unable to compete, he is a lock to win a third consecutive Drivers’ World Championship, as no driver has ever lost the World Championship with the 69-point lead Verstappen has over struggling teammate Sergio Pérez.</p>



<p>However, weather and the current Sprint Race format are among the factors in play that could jeopardize the seemingly inevitable Verstappen-Red Bull win. This combination could open the door for Fernando Alonso or Charles Leclerc to end Red Bulls’ eight-race winning streak and domination of Formula 1 in 2023 at their home Grand Prix. As always, Bangthebook is searching for winning wagers and has selected our favored lines for the Austrian Grand Prix and qualifying. However, as the available odds are somewhat limited for the F1 Sprint Saturday, we're limiting our picks to Friday’s qualifying and Sunday’s Grand Prix.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-red-bull-versus-the-world-chapter-nine">Red Bull Versus the World - Chapter Nine</h2>



<p>Think back to Sprint Race weekends like São Paulo 2022 or Azerbaijan 2023, and you’ll likely remember a Red Bull team that struggled to get their dominant machinery in the perfect set-up window, even in Verstappen's hands. While Sergio Pérez won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend, that might have been more Pérez being the King of the Streets on the circuit where he’s had his greatest success, with a side of Verstappen being thoroughly unhappy with his ride.</p>



<p>BetOnline has Max Verstappen (-300) favored to defeat the field (+240) in the Austrian Grand Prix, while Sergio Pérez’s recent struggles since his pole position in Miami and historic lack of success in Austria have him listed as the underdog (+1000) against the field (-2500) in the Grand Prix. This is despite Red Bull’s Honda-powered turbo charger being excellent at altitude and the Red Bull Ring’s long straights and fast corners, which should play to the RB-19’s strengths.</p>



<p>Chapter nine of Red Bull vs the World has the combination of weather and only one practice session before qualifying to add a little chaos into the equation. But until Verstappen is beaten in a Grand Prix via a straight fight, BangtheBook is taking Verstappen over the field to win his fourth Austrian Grand Prix and his fifth consecutive Grand Prix while taking Red Bull as the winning constructor if the betting lines are available.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-friday-qualifying">Friday Qualifying</h2>



<p>With F1 Sprint Saturday throwing away the normal F1 weekend schedule, Qualifying is moved from its traditional Saturday spot, taking place Friday, with the cars going into Parc Fermé after only one hour of running. With rain in the forecast, we could see another mixed-up grid and a potential shock pole position like Haas’ Kevin Magnussen’s pole position at the 2022 São Paulo Grand Prix.</p>



<p>Verstappen has claimed three-straight pole positions and five of the eight pole positions this season. Despite being in the same RB-19, we don’t like Pérez’ss chances in qualifying on a circuit he’s never had success at and potentially in conditions not conducive to his peak pace. So, while we’re taking Verstappen to take pole position, those live odds are not available, and there are no Red Bull inclusive qualifying betting lines as of publication.</p>



<p>However, there are numerous head-to-head betting lines available for the Grand Prix and qualifying.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-best-austrian-grand-prix-head-to-head-betting-options">The Best Austrian Grand Prix Head-To-Head Betting Options</h2>



<p>Here are Bangthebook’s favored head-to-head betting lines for the Austrian Grand Prix and Qualifying.</p>



<p>We’re looking for wins, and we start with lowly Williams, where Alex Albon (-800) has out-qualified rookie teammate Logan Sargeant (+500) in all eight qualifying sessions this season. We’re also taking Albon (-500) to defeat Sargeant (+350) in the Austrian Grand Prix, as Albon has out-finished Sargeant in five straight races and all six races that Albon has finished.</p>



<p>McLaren is bringing a mega update to Speilberg, and while they’ll be fighting with the Alpine drivers and Aston Martin and Ferriari’s second drivers for the final points positions. We’re favoring Lando Norris (-550) - who has an excellent one-lap pace even in poor conditions - to out-qualify Oscar Piastri (+375) for the eighth time this season.</p>



<p>We’re also taking Fernando Alonso (-500 GP, -700 Qualifying) to win both inner-Aston Martin battles with Lance Stroll (-700, +450 qualifying), as Alonso has out-qualified and finished higher than Stroll seven times.</p>



<p>Speaking of second drivers, our final featured head-to-head betting line is a Mercedes vs Ferrari Grand Prix shootout. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz (+105) and Mercedes’ George Russell (-125) are tied 4-4 in head-to-head Grand Prix competition. However, Russell has two DNF/retirements on his record, including last weekend in Montréal. The Ferrari looked quick in Montreál, while Mercedes are still bringing upgrades and optimizing the package it introduced at Monaco.</p>



<p>However, Russell was on a three-race winning streak and on the way to a fourth consecutive win over Sainz in Montreal before kissing the wall and causing terminal damage to the W-14. We’ve liked what we’ve seen from Russell and Mercedes recently and think Ferrari’s fast weekend in Montréal may have been more track-specific than Ferrari turning a corner. That’s why we're taking Russell to out-finish Sainz in the Austrian Grand Prix.</p>



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<p>The Wild and Jets are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Jets will host the game at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Jets are favored by -1.5 against the Wild in a Central division matchup.</p><h3>MINNESOTA WILD VS WINNIPEG JETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Winnipeg Jets -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Canada Life Centre at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WINNIPEG JETS:</h3><ul><li>The Jets enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Jets on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Wild (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Wild Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 20-9-4. Minnesota was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild at 9:41 in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy netted the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, scoring 9:41 into the first period. Matt Boldy followed with his sixth goal, which came 2:14 into overtime to secure the win. Jared Spurgeon contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to three.</p> <p>The Wild fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods. They finished with 15 giveaways and were unable to convert on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to build off their last performance, where they gave up just one goal to Toronto. Filip Gustavsson recorded 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage, and the defense added 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they allowed came on a Maple Leafs power play late in the first period.</p><h3>Can the Jets Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 23-10-1. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Winnipeg fell behind 2-0 in the first period, but seven different players scored to help the Jets come back. The Jets took the lead for good with 12:22 left in the third period.</p><p>Winnipeg's offense was firing on all cylinders in their 7-4 win over Tampa Bay, with each of their seven goals coming from a different player. Vladislav Namestnikov got things started with his 3rd goal of the season, while Alex Iafallo added his 1st on a power play. Nikolaj Ehlers netted his 9th, including an empty-netter, and Cole Perfetti closed out the scoring with his 4th, also on an empty net.</p> <p>The Jets took 34 shots on goal and recorded 10 assists. Josh Morrissey picked up his 13th assist on Perfetti’s empty-netter, while Mark Scheifele earned his 10th assist on Ehlers’ goal. Dylan Samberg scored his 3rd goal of the season, and Logan Stanley found the net for the first time this year.</p><p>Winnipeg's defense got off to a rough start, allowing two goals in the first period and another in the third, which tied the game at 4-4. However, they held firm after that, helping the Jets to a 7-4 win. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with an 86.7% save percentage, while the defense recorded 5 takeaways and 31 hits.</p>

Minnesota Wild vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Denver Nuggets (-955) are favored by 13 points over the Portland Trail Blazers (+618) in this Western Northwest division matchup. The over/under line is currently sitting at 220 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver and is scheduled to start at 8:30 ET. You can catch the action on NBA TV.</p><h3>PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +13</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 8:30 ET on Sunday, February 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-108 in favor of the Nuggets.</li><li>Our projections have Nikola Jokic finishing with Nikola Jokic points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Trail Blazers Defense Show Up in Denver?</h3><p>In their last game, the Trail Blazers lost to the Nuggets by a score of 120-108. Going into the game, Portland was a 13.5-point underdog.</p>

<p>On the season, the Trail Blazers have an ATS record of 24-25 and have covered the spread in three straight games. On the road, they are 13-14 ATS, compared to 11-11 ATS at home.</p>

<p>As the underdog this season, Portland has a record of 14-31 and is 23-22 against the spread as the underdog. Today, they are 13-point underdogs on the spread.</p>

<p>This season, Portland has an O/U record of 21-27-1. In their games, the average combined scoring is 225.2 points, and the average O/U line is 227.1.</p>

<p>Against Western Conference teams, the Trail Blazers are 6-27 and are currently in 14th place in the West. Overall, they are 15-34.</p><p>This season, the Blazers are 29th in the league in scoring at 108.5 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 106 points per game.</p>

<p>In terms of pace, Portland is 18th in the league at 98.4 possessions per game. They are also 30th in true shooting percentage.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Blazers are 23rd in the league at 35%. They are averaging 12 made threes per game, which is 18th in the NBA.</p><p>On defense, the Trail Blazers are ranked 17th in the NBA this season. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA scoring average in 55.1% of their games. The Portland defense has allowed opponents to shoot 33.8% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 49.6% of their field goal attempts vs. Portland.</p><h3>Can Denver Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Nuggets are favored by 13 points today and have gone 3-0 straight-up as the favorite. In those games, they have an average scoring margin of +5 points per game. Overall, they are 32-12 as the favorite.</p>

<p>In their last game against the Trail Blazers, the Nuggets won 120-108 as 13.5-point favorites. This improved their ATS record to 21-27 for the season. However, they did not cover the spread in that game.</p>

<p>Denver's O/U record for the season is 18-31-1, and their games have averaged 225.6 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 220, and 40 of their games have had higher O/U lines than that.</p>

<p>Looking at their Western Conference record, the Nuggets are 18-11 and are currently 4th in the West. Against the West, they are 16-5 compared to 3-5 against the Northwest Division.</p>

<p>At home, the Nuggets have won six straight games and have an average scoring margin of +9.7 points per game. Their home record for the season is 20-4.</p><p>At home, the Nuggets are 10th in the NBA in scoring at 119.8 points per game. Overall, they are 16th in the league at 114.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Denver is 6th in the NBA at 49%. However, they are just 28th in three-point attempts and 26th in made threes.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Nuggets have outscored the NBA scoring average in 48% of their games. In terms of pace, Denver is the slowest team in the league at 95.9 possessions per game. In terms of free throw shooting, the Nuggets are 29th in free throws made per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to two-point shooting, Denver is 8th in the NBA at 56%. Overall, they are 4th in assists at 28.8 per game. In terms of offensive rebounds, the Nuggets are 11th in the league.</p><p>On average, the Denver defense is giving up 110.7 points per game (4th). Right now, they are on a 3 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. Inside the arc, the Nuggets defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 52.9% and 36.0% from three-point territory.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Dolphins and Knights face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Knights are hosting the game at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, FL. The odds for this non-conference game currently have UCF as the -15.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 142.5 points.</p><h3>JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS VS UCF KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Jacksonville Dolphins +15.5</p><p>This game will be played at Addition Financial Arena at 6:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JACKSONVILLE DOLPHINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Knights.</li><li>Even though we have UCF winning straight-up, we like Jacksonville at +15.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Dolphins Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Jacksonville Dolphins Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Jacksonville improved to 4-5 on the season with a 60-52 home win over East Tennessee State on Saturday, December 14th. Entering the game as +3 underdogs, the Dolphins not only pulled off the win but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Jacksonville led 36-24 at halftime but allowed 28 points in the 2nd half while scoring 24. The game’s total points of 112 fell well short of the 148-point O/U line.</p><p>Jacksonville's offense put up 60 points in their last game, shooting 43.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49.1%. They connected on 51.5% of their two-point attempts (17/33) and hit 30% from beyond the arc (6/20), while going 8-for-11 (72.7%) at the free-throw line.</p> <p>Robert McCray V led the way with 22 points, shooting 53.3% overall, though he struggled from deep, hitting just 1 of 6 attempts. Zimi Nwokeji was efficient, going 4-for-5 from three and 5-for-6 overall, finishing with 15 points. John Buggs III also added 15 points, knocking down 5 of 10 threes, and Quimari Peterson contributed 13 points and 5 assists.</p><p>Jacksonville's defense held their opponent to 52 points, despite allowing them to shoot 43% from the field. The Dolphins gave up 17 two-point field goals on 33 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Jacksonville's defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 20 attempts, a 30% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 8, shooting 72%.</p><h3>Is It the Knights Game to Lose at Home?</h3><p>UCF improved to 8-2 on the season with an 88-75 road win over Tulsa on Saturday. The Knights entered the game as -10.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 163 exceeded the O/U line of 143.5.</p> <p>UCF led 45-39 at halftime and maintained control by outscoring Tulsa 43-36 in the second half.</p><p>UCF's offense put up 88 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.2%. They hit 36.4% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-22, and were solid at the free-throw line, making 18-of-24 attempts (75%). The Knights also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 19 assists.</p> <p>Keaston Willis led the way with 22 points, hitting 6-of-9 from three-point range. Dwon Odom and Dallan Coleman each added 20 points, with Coleman shooting 75% overall and 66.7% from deep. Jordan Ivy-Curry contributed 16 points, connecting on 4-of-7 threes.</p><p>UCF's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field, hitting 24 of 57 attempts. Inside the arc, they held the other team to 41% shooting, as they made 15 of 36 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, UCF allowed 9 made threes on 21 attempts, a 42% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 69%. UCF gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Jacksonville Dolphins vs UCF Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

This article will not only cover the best NFL betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but will also provide some tips on how to bet on the NFL.
<h3>Where to bet on NFL</h3>
Knowing where to find the best NFL sportsbooks is a big key if you want to have some success when wagering on this sport. Here are six of the best NFL sportsbooks to use, and all of them are going to be a little bit different.

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Esports is a field of betting that has been on the rise and steadily growing. All the kids that have ever played video games are rejoicing now that they know money can be made from one of their hobbies.

Later on, I will be discussing the ins and outs of betting in this arena. The best of the best in terms of websites to visit as well as who the most well-known bookmakers are and where you can find them will be talked about. Last but not least and most important: how to bet.

Before we begin we can discuss exactly what esports mean.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What Are They?</strong></span>

Esports are what as known as “electronic sports”. All the popular games like Call of Duty, Fortnite, and League of Legends would be classified as electronic sports. They involve either a solo player or team trying to complete an objective against or faster than their opposition. This normally takes place over an Internet-based connection.

Now not just any game is classified as an E-sport. The difference between the games I just mentioned and say Assassins Creed is that games like Fortnite attract a lot of attention. Companies seek out players and teams to sponsor and these games have huge tournaments that have thousands of people watching and screaming just like regular sports.

With this in mind, these tournaments bring in the top players in different games because of the rewards like sponsorships and 7 figure prize money for winning a tournament. A large breadth of these players come from Eastern Asia where professional gaming is much more prevalent and is clearly visible in the skill gap between teams from other continents.

As of now, League of Legends and a few other games run the entirety of the market since it is still very young, but it isn’t impossible to find betting in other places. On top of a huge incentive for players to join, viewership for esports has skyrocketed as well. A lot of kids used to watch their favorite gamers on Youtube; now with the advent of other streaming services like Twitch and Mixer which is exclusive to Xbox, big corporations saw the opportunity to cash in on this phenomenon.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>The Popularity of Betting on Esports</strong></span>

Initially, the idea of <a href="http://bangthebook.com/esports/"><strong>betting on esports</strong></a> did not sound enticing, especially to the sports purists. Watching some nerdy kid play a game that they also used to play and make 6 figures from it sounded infuriating. But many people still watch and have been attracted to it despite previous sentiments.

Starting from 2016, esports has grown considerably and now more companies are offering it alongside their traditional sports bets. Most major books like offer e-sports betting.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>How Does It Work?</strong></span>

E-sports betting operates no differently than traditional betting systems. You pick your stake and bet just like you would for basketball or horse racing, it’s all very simple. Even what you win is paid out in the same manner, the methodology is no different.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Is There Any Difference?</strong></span>

The only difference between e-sports betting and traditional betting is what you’re betting on. In sports, it’s a competition of physical and mental prowess between two athletes or teams, whereas in e-sports it’s mostly a mental thing. Don’t count these players out, their reaction times and mental processing speeds are nothing to scoff at.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What’s the Deal?</strong></span>

Of course, I’m sure you’re very skeptical of the mechanics behind all of it. How can you be certain that nobody is working together or will rip you out of your money? To put it simply, there is a governing body for all of this just like any other betting arena.

It has been regulated with its own statutes and codes so everyone is on an even playing field. In theory, the players could collude against the house and we all know they wouldn’t like that, so they made sure that nobody could be screwed.

There isn’t really an incentive to throw a game because of possible striking it rich. Everyone involved has a reason to give maximum effort and come out as a champion whether you’re betting or playing on the big monitor on stage. Furthermore, it would be very easy to tell if a player was giving up. There are millions of people watching via live stream around the world and in the offices of the committees that run everything.

So it’s safe to say that your bet is as protected as any in e-sports and might even be safer than other types of events.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Betting on Your Phone</strong></span>

There aren’t any mobile apps that exist as of this writing that I am aware of but you can just go on a web browser and log on like you would on a computer. Refresh the page to stay updated on any active bets going and see where you stand. In the future, now that it has been legalized across the United States, many companies will be investing in easier to use platforms so that more people can join.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>History and Future</strong></span>

E-sports tournaments have been around longer than betting itself. Starting around 2012 was the year that these large tournaments were televised on large services like Youtube and Twitch. The most recent League of Legends Tournament completely sold out Madison Square Garden in New York City and that was live viewing. The fanbase is there already it’s just a matter of finding people who also like to bet on their favorite games as well.

The issue lies in that a lot of the people watching are young kids who don’t have the money or interest to really bet on e-sports, they just want to watch or play. Once these people get a bit older, they either grow out of video games or still don’t have a habit of gambling so it’s a really tight niche market but there’s a lot of room for growth.

Like I mentioned before, the majority of viewers are younger kids and commercials will be playing for these betting sites most likely. It’s a possibility they will look into it since they are impressionable but at the same time, they probably have the most knowledge and will do fairly well.

Looking into the future it is hard to tell how the industry will advance. E-sports is already estimated at a hundred million plus dollar industry and a lot of the money that is thrown around is from players themselves wagering against one another.

If e-sports progresses like regular sports and there’s a bunch of different leagues with different skill levels of players etc then there will be a lot more room for people to bet. Players can get family and friends to potentially support them and smaller entities will probably join the ring in terms of sponsorships.

What the future holds is a mystery just like everything else but with the growth that both industries are experiencing, it is logical to project that many more people will get involved regardless of their experience in the arena.

Esports Betting

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Lumberjacks and Antelopes. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPNU, and it's hosted by the Antelopes at GCU Arena in Phoenix, AZ. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 141 points, and Grand Canyon is favored by -11.5 to win at home against Stephen F. Austin.</p><h3>STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS VS GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at GCU Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Antelopes.</li><li>Even though we have Grand Canyon winning straight-up, we like Stephen F. Austin at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Lumberjacks Grab a Win in Phoenix?</h3><p>Stephen F. Austin enters this game as an 11.5-point underdog, and they have gone 2-7 in games as the underdog this season. They are also 4-7 on the road this season, and they have lost four straight games away from home.</p>

<p>Overall, Stephen F. Austin is 15-13 this season, and they have gone 7-9 in Western Athletic Conference games. They have gone 8-4 in non-conference games, and they are currently on a four-game losing streak.</p><p>Stephen F. Austin has struggled against the spread this season, posting a 6-19 record. On the road, their ATS mark sits at 2-9. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Lumberjacks are just 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record in Stephen F. Austin games is 13-12 and today's line of 141 is lower than the average OU line in their games (145.5). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is just 123 points and their OU record across their last 10 games is 3-7.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Stephen F. Austin offense tallied 62 points in a matchup against Utah Valley. Their field goal percentage for the game was 38.9%, and they made 8 threes. The top scorer for the Lumberjacks was Nana Antwi-Boasiako with 17 points, while Latrell Jossell also chipped in with 16 points.</p><p>Currently, the Lumberjacks' defense holds the 126th rank in the nation, allowing 70.6 points per game. Against Utah Valley, the Lumberjacks' defense gave up 71 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Utah Valley only made 8 free-throws.</p><h3>Can Grand Canyon Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Grand Canyon enters this game with a record of 25-4 and a 15-3 mark in the Western Athletic Conference. The Antelopes are 16-1 at home this season and have won their last 14 games at home.</p>

<p>For the season, Grand Canyon has been favored in 26 of its 29 games and has a record of 22-4 as the favorite. The Antelopes have a scoring margin of +14.6 points per game at home.</p><p>Grand Canyon has an ATS record of 14-13-1 this season, including an 8-8-1 mark at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Antelopes are just 5-5 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS record is 3-5-1 over their last 10 contests.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 141 is lower than the average over/under line in Grand Canyon's games this year (145.8). So far, the over/under record in their games is 15-13. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 139 points.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 79.9 points per game, the Grand Canyon had a below average performance. They scored 72 points against Texas-Rio Grande Valley and had a field goal percentage of 50%. Offensively, the Antelopes have a season long field goal percentage of 46%, which is 113rd in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 176th in percentage and 212nd in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far this season, the Grand Canyon defense has been performing well, ranking 62nd in the country at 67.5 points allowed per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.9 threes per game vs. Stephen F. Austin. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 31.1%.</p>

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