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<p>On Sunday, December 29th, the Falcons and Commanders will face off at 8:20 ET on NBC. The Commanders are favored at -204 on the money line in this week 17 NFC matchup. The Falcons' money line odds are +171, and the Commanders are -4 point favorites on the point spread. The game is being played at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD, and the over/under line is set at 47 points.</p><h3>ATLANTA FALCONS VS WASHINGTON COMMANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Atlanta Falcons +4</p><p>This game will be played at Northwest Stadium at 8:20 ET on Sunday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ATLANTA FALCONS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Falcons winning this one by a score of 31 to 23</li><li>Not only do we have the Falcons winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +4</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 47 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Falcons Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Atlanta’s 34-7 win over the Giants in week 16 put them back above .500 at 8-7 and extended their winning streak to two games. The Falcons are now 4-1 in the NFC South, giving them a slight edge over the Saints for first place. Our projections give them a 48.3% chance of winning the division and making the playoffs.</p> <p>Heading into week 17, Atlanta ranks 21st in our NFL power rankings. They have an average scoring margin of -1.5 points per game and are 6-8-1 against the spread. Their O/U record is 5-10, with the under hitting in two straight games.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Falcons rank 15th in our offensive power rankings. They sit 19th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 21.8 points per game. Atlanta is 9th in the league in total yards per game (360.9), with 236.5 passing yards per game (6th) on 32.4 attempts per game. On the ground, they average 124.4 rushing yards per game, ranking 12th in the NFL, on 28.9 attempts per game.</p> <p></p><p>In week 16, the Falcons scored 34 points in their win over the Giants, with 17 points in the 2nd quarter and 14 in the 3rd. Michael Penix Jr. threw for 202 yards (18/27), while Bijan Robinson rushed for 94 yards and 2 touchdowns on 22 carries. Darnell Mooney led the team with 5 catches for 82 yards.</p><p>Atlanta's defense was dominant in their 34-7 win over the Giants, allowing just 45 rushing yards on 13 attempts and forcing two interceptions. The Falcons held the Giants to 234 total yards and limited them to a 33.3% conversion rate on third down. Despite giving up a late touchdown, Atlanta's defense held the Giants to just 189 passing yards and kept them out of the endzone for most of the game.</p><p></p><p>They also recorded three sacks and held the Giants to a 56.4% completion rate on their passes. Additionally, Atlanta won the quarterback hit differential with a +4, even though they lost the tackles for loss differential.</p><h3>Are The Commanders Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Washington heads into week 17 on a three-game winning streak, including a 36-33 win over the Eagles in week 16. The Commanders were 4-point underdogs but managed to pull off the victory, bringing their record to 10-5. They currently sit 2nd in the NFC East and 7th in the conference, with a 93.6% chance of making the playoffs, according to our projections.</p> <p>Washington has an average scoring margin of +5.6 points per game and is 9-5-1 against the spread. Their O/U record is 10-5, with their games averaging 52 points compared to an average line of 46.1.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Commanders sit 7th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 28.8 points per game, which ranks 4th in the NFL. They are 5th in the league in total yards per game (373.5) and 16th in passing yards per game (220.9), despite ranking 20th in passing attempts. On the ground, they average 152.7 rushing yards per game, ranking 3rd, on 31.5 attempts per game. Washington has been strong on 3rd down, converting 45.5% of their attempts, and they rank 2nd in red zone attempts, although they are 28th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Jayden Daniels threw for 258 yards and 5 touchdowns in week 16, with 2 interceptions, in a 36-33 win over the Eagles. He connected with Olamide Zaccheaus 5 times for 70 yards and 2 touchdowns, and added 81 rushing yards on 9 carries. Washington scored 22 points in the 4th quarter, converting 3 of 4 red zone attempts and 7 of 13 3rd downs.</p><p>In their 36-33 win over the Eagles, Washington's defense allowed just 127 passing yards on 15 completions. However, they struggled to stop the run, giving up 211 yards on 39 attempts. Despite this, they held Philadelphia to an 18.8% third-down conversion rate and recorded four sacks. The Eagles averaged 5.4 yards per attempt on the ground.<p></p>Washington's defense also picked off one pass and limited the Eagles to a 53.6% completion percentage. On the defensive front, they won the QB hit and tackles for loss differentials in the game.</p>

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<p>The Broncos and Gaels are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN. The Gaels will host the game at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The over/under for this game is set at 134.5 points, and Saint Mary's is favored by -9 vs. Santa Clara in a West Coast conference matchup.</p><h3>SANTA CLARA BRONCOS VS SAINT MARY'S GAELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Santa Clara Broncos +9</p><p>This game will be played at Orleans Arena at 9:00 ET on Monday, March 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SANTA CLARA BRONCOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Gaels.</li><li>Even though we have Saint Mary's winning straight-up, we like Santa Clara at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Broncos Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>After a 104-79 win over San Diego, Santa Clara comes into this game with a 20-12 record. So far, the Broncos have gone 11-5 in West Coast Conference play compared to their 9-7 non-conference record.</p>

<p>On the road this season, Santa Clara has gone 6-5, and they are coming off a game in which they were 2.9 points better than their opponents. Over their last 10 road games, the Broncos have gone 5-5.</p><p>As the underdog, Santa Clara has been great vs. the spread this year, going 9-4. On the road, the Broncos have been even better, going 9-2 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Santa Clara has an ATS record of 8-2.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 134.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Santa Clara's games this season (149.7). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 155 points, which is higher than today's OU line. So far, 10 of their games have finished with less points than today's OU line.</p><p>The Santa Clara offense is coming off a game where they scored 104 points against San Diego. They posted a field goal percentage of 48.4% and connected on 7 threes. On the offensive front, the Broncos have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, ranking 127th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 167th in terms of percentage and 106th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Santa Clara defense is giving up an average of 72.0 points per contest. In today's game vs. Saint Mary's, the Santa Clara defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Santa Clara made 35 free-throws vs. the Broncos.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Saint Mary's as Home Favorites</h3><p>At home this season, Saint Mary's has gone 13-7, and they have gone 8-2 in their last 10 games at home. On the year, they are 20-7 when favored, and they have been favored in 27 of their 31 games.</p>

<p>Coming off a 70-57 loss to Gonzaga, the Gaels enter this game with a 24-7 overall record, including a 15-1 mark in West Coast Conference action.</p><p>As the favorite, Saint Mary's has gone 13-14 vs. the spread this season. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Gaels are 6-4. At home, their ATS record is 9-11 and they are just 5-5 ATS in their last 10 home games.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 134.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Saint Mary's games this season (133.5). In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 139 points.</p><p>The Saint Mary's offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 57 points versus Gonzaga. During the game, they attempted 18 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 37.3%. Offensively, the Gaels hold a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, placing them 89th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 179th in terms of percentage and 166th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Saint Mary's defense is giving up an average of 58.5 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Gonzaga, the Bulldogs finished with a field goal percentage of 37% and a total of 70 points vs. Saint Mary's.</p>

Santa Clara Broncos vs Saint Mary's Gaels Betting Pick & Prediction 3/11/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Washington Wizards (5-23) will host the New York Knicks (21-10) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Knicks are currently favored by 13 points and have won six straight games.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington and can be seen on MNMT. The over/under line is currently set at 228.5 points.</p><h3>NEW YORK KNICKS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Wizards +13</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-125 in favor of the Knicks.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 28 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Knicks Make it Happen in Washington?</h3><p>With a 108-85 win over the Magic on Friday, the Knicks improved to 21-10 for the season. New York, favored by 6.5 points, covered the spread in the road victory. The game’s total of 193 points fell well short of the 213.5-point over/under line.</p> <p>After trailing 29-26 at the end of the 1st quarter, the Knicks edged ahead by winning the 2nd quarter 28-25. They then clamped down defensively, holding Orlando to just 14 points in the 3rd quarter. Entering the 4th with a 76-68 lead, New York pulled away by outscoring the Magic 32-17 in the final period.</p><p>Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 26 points and 9 assists in their win over the Magic, shooting 52.4% from the field. Josh Hart added 23 points and 13 rebounds, hitting 63.6% of his shots, while Mikal Bridges contributed 17 points.</p> <p>New York shot 53.3% overall, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 4 threes at a 26.7% rate. Hart scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, while Brunson had 8 points in the opening period.</p><p>The Knicks clamped down defensively on Friday, holding the Magic to just 85 points. After giving up 29 points in the 1st quarter, they tightened up, allowing only 25 in the 2nd, 14 in the 3rd, and 17 in the 4th. Overall, they limited Orlando to 36% shooting from the field.</p> <p>New York also did a great job defending the three, with the Magic hitting just 10 threes at a 30% clip. The Knicks sent Orlando to the line 12 times, where they made 11 free throws. Defensively, the Knicks finished with 10 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Wizards Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>With a 113-110 victory over the Hornets on Thursday, the Wizards improved to 5-23 for the season. Washington, who were +4.5 point underdogs, covered the spread with the win. The combined score of 223 points fell short of the 229.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>Washington built a 96-87 lead after a strong first half, winning the first two quarters 34-29 and 34-25. However, Charlotte went on a 10-0 run, turning the score from 100-99 to 110-99, before the Wizards rallied to close out the game.</p><p>Jordan Poole's 25 points, including 5 threes, led the Wizards to a win over the Hornets, despite his 36.8% shooting. Bilal Coulibaly added 20 points, shooting 37.5% from the field.</p> <p>Washington hit 14 threes at 31.8% efficiency, with an overall FG% of 42.9%. Alex Sarr contributed 15 points, hitting 3 threes at 50% from deep.</p><p>The Wizards' defense came up big in the 4th quarter, holding the Hornets to 23 points to secure a 113-110 win. Overall, Washington allowed 110 points on 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Washington struggled to defend the three-point line, giving up 17 threes on 40% shooting. They sent the Hornets to the line 14 times, where Charlotte made 11 free throws. The Wizards finished with 9 steals and 7 blocks.</p>

New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/24

<p>The Hornets (-172) will be looking to snap a five-game losing streak when they take on the Wizards (+146) in a Southeast Division matchup. The over/under line for the game is 227.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Capital One Arena in Washington and is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 ET. The Hornets are currently 13th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 7-22, while the Wizards are 15th in the East and have dropped two straight.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte Hornets -4</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-126 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Our projections have LaMelo Ball finishing with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hornets finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hornets Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>The Hornets fell to 7-22 on the season after a 114-101 home loss to the Rockets on Monday. Charlotte, who entered the game as +6 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 215, falling short of the 221-point over/under line.</p> <p>Houston took control early, going on a 14-0 run to extend their lead from 14-10 to 28-14. The Rockets dominated the 1st and 2nd quarters, outscoring the Hornets 62-31. Charlotte showed some fight in the 2nd half, winning the 3rd and 4th quarters 70-52, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.</p><p>The Hornets struggled offensively in their 114-101 loss to the Rockets, shooting just 41.6% from the field and hitting only 10 threes at a 27.8% clip. Miles Bridges led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, while LaMelo Ball added 23 points and connected on 5 threes at 45.5% efficiency.</p> <p>Bridges scored 15 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Ball added 13 in the 3rd. Moussa Diabaté was perfect from the field, finishing with 14 points, including 6 in the final period.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 22 points, the Hornets couldn’t overcome their earlier struggles, giving up 31 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, and 30 in the 3rd, leading to a 114-101 loss to the Rockets. Charlotte held Houston to 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Hornets did a solid job defending the perimeter, as the Rockets hit 13 threes on 31% shooting. Houston also went 15/19 from the free-throw line. Charlotte finished with 8 steals and 6 blocks but allowed 21 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Wizards Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>The Wizards fell to 4-23 on the season after a 123-105 loss to the Thunder on Monday. Washington entered the game as +18 point underdogs, and the final score resulted in a push. The total points for the game were 228, just over the pre-game line of 226.5.</p> <p>Washington started strong, leading 32-29 after the 1st quarter. However, a 15-0 run by the Thunder in the 2nd quarter shifted momentum. The Wizards kept it close, entering the 4th quarter down 91-87, but were outscored 32-18 in the final period.</p><p>In their 123-105 loss to the Thunder, the Wizards shot just 39.6% from the field, but connected on 16 threes at a 37.2% rate. Jordan Poole led the way with 31 points, hitting 5 threes at 41.7% efficiency.</p> <p>Bub Carrington added 14 points, knocking down 4 threes at 50% from deep. Poole scored 16 of his points in the 2nd quarter, while Jonas Valančiūnas added 8 of his 12 points in the opening period.</p><p>Defensively, the Wizards struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 38 points, which contributed to their 123-105 loss to the Thunder. Despite the loss, they did manage to hold Oklahoma City to just 10 made threes on 26% shooting from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Washington sent the Thunder to the line 22 times, where they hit 19 free throws. The Wizards finished with 38 defensive rebounds but allowed 19 offensive boards. They also recorded 7 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p>

Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>The Eagles and Spiders are set to face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Spiders will host the game at Robins Center in Richmond, VA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 138.5 points, with Richmond being favored by -1.5 over Florida Gulf Coast.</p><h3>FLORIDA GULF COAST EAGLES VS RICHMOND SPIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Richmond Spiders -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Robins Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RICHMOND SPIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Spiders.</li><li>Not only will Richmond pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Florida Gulf Coast Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Eagles dropped to 3-8 on the season after a 79-66 road loss to the Seahawks on Wednesday. FGCU entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 145, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.</p> <p>FGCU trailed 37-27 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, where they scored 39 points but allowed 42.</p><p>Florida Gulf Coast managed 66 points in their last game, shooting 47.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.8%, thanks largely to their 58.8% shooting inside the arc, while they struggled from three-point range, hitting just 5 of 19 attempts (26.3%).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Eagles shot 57.9%, and they grabbed 7 offensive rebounds, finishing with 8 assists. Donovan Newby led the way with 21 points, hitting 4 threes, while Zavian McLean and Keeshawn Kellman each contributed 20 points, with McLean shooting 8 of 11 from the field.</p><p>Florida Gulf Coast struggled defensively, giving up 79 points on 49% shooting from the field. The Eagles allowed their opponent to connect on 72% of their two-point attempts, as they went 18/25 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, the Eagles held their opponent to 31% shooting, with 10 threes made on 32 attempts. Florida Gulf Coast also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 13 free throws for 61%.</p><h3>Will the Spiders Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Richmond improved to 3-7 on the season with a 78-71 home win over VMI on Saturday. The Spiders entered the game as -12 favorites but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Richmond led 41-29 at halftime but allowed 42 points in the 2nd half, while scoring 37. The game’s total points of 149 went over the O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>Richmond put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field and hitting 10 of 33 from beyond the arc (30.3%). Their effective field goal percentage was 52.6%, and they shot 62.5% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>Rickey Bradley Jr. led the way with 26 points, shooting 62.5% overall and 3 of 5 from three. Dusan Neskovic added 23 points, connecting on 3 of 8 from deep. The Spiders also hit 18 of 22 free throws (81.8%) and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, with 18 assists as a team.</p><p>Richmond's defense gave up 71 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field, hitting 25 of their 57 attempts. Inside the arc, they were efficient, making 15 of 24 two-point shots for 62%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Richmond's opponent shot 30%, connecting on 10 of 33 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 free throws for 81%. Richmond allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Florida Gulf Coast Eagles vs Richmond Spiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/24

<p>At 6:00 ET, the Charlotte Hornets (7-23) will host the Oklahoma City Thunder (24-5) in a non-conference matchup. The Thunder are currently favored by 12.5 points and have won nine straight games. The over/under line is set at 218.5.</p>

<p>This game will take place at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte and can be seen on NBA TV. The Thunder (-748) are currently 1st in the Western Conference, while the Hornets (+524) are 13th in the East and have lost six straight games.</p><h3>OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte Hornets +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-96 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Our projections have LaMelo Ball finishing with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hornets finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Oklahoma City Have A Chance at Spectrum Center?</h3><p>The Thunder improved to 24-5 on the season with a 120-114 win over the Pacers on Thursday. Oklahoma City, favored by 5.5 points, covered the spread with the 6-point victory. The game’s total points of 234 went over the 227.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After falling behind 12-0 early, the Thunder rallied, outscoring the Pacers 34-32 in the 2nd quarter. They took control by winning the 3rd quarter 30-23 and closed out the game by outscoring Indiana 37-30 in the 4th.</p><p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the driving force behind the Thunder's 120-114 win over the Pacers, putting up 45 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds while shooting 68.2% from the field. He also hit 4 threes, connecting at an 80% rate from deep. Gilgeous-Alexander was especially impactful in the 2nd and 4th quarters, scoring 16 points in each period.</p> <p>As a team, the Thunder shot 46.3% from the field and made 13 threes at a 35.1% clip. Jalen Williams contributed 20 points, though he shot just 36.4%, and Luguentz Dort added 13 points, hitting 3 threes at 37.5%.</p><p>Despite giving up 114 points, the Thunder's defense did enough to secure the win over the Pacers. They allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter and 32 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 3rd, holding Indiana to 23 points. The Pacers scored 30 in the final period.</p> <p>Oklahoma City allowed Indiana to shoot 47% from the field, including 38% from three, with the Pacers hitting 14 threes. The Thunder sent the Pacers to the line 22 times, where they made 16 free throws. Defensively, the Thunder recorded 36 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and added 4 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Are Charlotte Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Charlotte’s season continues to be a struggle, as they dropped to 7-23 after a 113-110 loss to the Wizards on Thursday. The Hornets were -4.5 point favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 223, falling short of the 229.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After falling behind 68-54 at halftime, Charlotte rallied in the 3rd quarter, outscoring Washington 33-28. They then went on a 10-0 run, taking the score from 100-99 to 110-99. However, the Wizards clamped down defensively, holding the Hornets to just 17 points in the 4th quarter to complete the comeback.</p><p>In Thursday's 113-110 loss to the Wizards, the Hornets connected on 17 threes, shooting 40.5% from deep. Overall, they shot 43.6% from the field.</p> <p>LaMelo Ball led the way with 31 points, including 14 in the 3rd quarter. Miles Bridges added 22 points and 14 rebounds, while Brandon Miller chipped in 18 points, hitting 4 threes.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 17 points, the Hornets couldn't overcome their early struggles, giving up 34 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters in a 113-110 loss to the Wizards. Charlotte held Washington to 42% shooting from the field, including 31% from beyond the arc, where the Wizards hit 14 threes.</p> <p>The Hornets sent the Wizards to the free-throw line 28 times, with Washington converting 21 of those attempts. Charlotte controlled the boards, allowing 8 offensive rebounds while securing 39 defensive rebounds. They also added 6 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p>

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/24

<p>Corbin Burnes and the Orioles (82-61) will host the Rays (70-72) on Sunday, with the game getting started at 12:05 PM ET from Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore. The Orioles are 2nd in the AL East, while the Rays are 4th in the division.</p>

<p>Baltimore is the heavy favorite on the money line, with odds of -202 compared to the Rays at +168. Today's over/under line is sitting at 7.5 runs. Zack Littell is slated to start for the Rays.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY RAYS VS BALTIMORE ORIOLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 7.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards at 12:05 ET on Sunday, September 8th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RAYS VS ORIOLES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Orioles winning by a score of 6 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Orioles to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 10 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Tampa Bay cruised to a 7-1 win over the Orioles in the most recent game of this series. The Rays had a huge 3rd inning, scoring seven of their eight runs. As for the Orioles, they scored their only run in the 4th. Heading into the game, the Rays were at +148 on the money line.</p>

<p>Ryan Pepiot got the win for the Rays, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with four strikeouts but issued two walks. Zach Eflin had a rough outing for the Orioles, taking the loss after going 5 2/3 innings and giving up three earned runs.</p>

<p>Yandy Diaz and Taylor Walls each homered for the Rays, while Jonny DeLuca scored twice and drove in two runs while going 3/5. Cedric Mullins hit the game's only other home run for the Orioles.</p><h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>Tampa Bay is 70-72 overall and 12 games behind the Yankees in the AL East. Currently, they are 4th in the division and have gone 18-24 against other AL East teams. The Rays will be on the road today vs. the Orioles, and they are 1 game below .500 at home (37-38) and on the road (33-34).</p>

<p>As the road underdog, the Rays have gone 22-23 this year, and they are 35-30 as the favorite. Tampa Bay's overall series record is 21-17-6, and they are 4-6 over their last 10 games.</p><p>When the Rays are on the road, they have a run line record of 38-29, which is significantly better than their run line record at home (34-41). They have an average run margin of -0.4 runs per game overall, and their average run margin in winning games is +2.8 runs per game, while their average run margin in losing games is -3.5 runs per game.</p><p>The Rays are on the road today against the Orioles, with the over/under line set at 7.5 runs. This season, the Rays have played in 81 games with higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs, which accounts for 57.0% of their games. Their combined run average for the season is 8.2 runs per game, and their over/under record is 64-70 overall.</p><p>Tampa Bay is sending right-hander Zack Littell to the mound today vs. the Orioles. He has made 25 starts this season and has a record of 5-9 with an ERA of 4.04. Littell's WHIP for the season is currently 1.35. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up four earned runs in four innings of work vs. the Twins. Before that, he had pitched well, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up just one earned run vs. the Astros. Littell has allowed at least one homer in three of his last four outings.</p><p>Yandy Diaz has been swinging a hot bat for the Rays of late, going 10/25 in his last seven games with three homers. For the season, he is batting .279 with a team-high 64 RBIs and 14 homers. Christopher Morel comes into the game on a three-game hitting streak but is batting just .197 for the season. However, he does have 21 homers, which is the top mark on the team.</p>

<p>As a team, the Rays are averaging just 3.9 runs per game, which is 28th in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in home runs and team batting average. Overall, they have been a bad offensive team at home and on the road this season.</p><h3>Orioles Records & Stats</h3><p>Baltimore is 82-61 overall and is just a half-game behind the Yankees for the AL East lead. The Orioles are 29-16 in AL East games and will take on the Rays today at home. So far, they are 42-32 at home and have gone 40-29 on the road.</p>

<p>So far, the Orioles have been favored in 113 of their games, and they have gone 67-46 in those games. As the underdog, Baltimore has gone 15-15 this year. The Orioles have an overall series record of 24-13-7, and they have won two straight series.</p><p>When the Orioles win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.8 runs per game. When they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -3.5 runs per game. Overall, they have a run line record of 78-65, and they are 42-27 against the run line on the road. As the underdog, they are 21-9 against the run line.</p>The Orioles have played in high-scoring games this season, with a combined run average of 9.3 runs per game. Their over/under record is 77-55, and the average over/under line in their games is 8 runs. When the over/under line has been set at 7.5 runs, their record is 7-7. Overall, 79.7% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs.<p>Right-hander Corbin Burnes gets the start for the Orioles today as he faces the Rays at home. Burnes has made 28 starts this season and has a record of 13-7 with a 3.19 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Burnes has a WHIP of 1.13 and opponents are batting .217 this season. In his last outing, Burnes picked up the win, going five innings and giving up one earned run on six hits. Before that, he had lost three straight starts. Burnes has given up at least two homers in three of his last four outings.</p><p>So far this season, the Orioles have been one of the league's top offenses, as they are 4th in runs per game and have the league's 2nd best home run total. As a team, they are batting .251, which is the 6th best mark in the league. Baltimore is also leading the league in isolated power (.190) and slugging percentage. Their team on-base percentage of .317 is 10th in the league.</p>

<p>Anthony Santander and Gunnar Henderson have been the Orioles' top power threats this season, with Santander's 39 homers leading the team and Henderson's 36 homers being the 2nd most on the team and 6th in the league. Henderson has been especially hot of late, going 10/28 in his last seven games, with three homers and seven RBIs.</p>

Tampa Bay Rays vs Baltimore Orioles Betting Pick & Prediction 9/8/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Canadiens and Panthers face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Panthers are hosting the game at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. The over/under for this Atlantic division contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Panthers being favored by -1.5 at home against the Canadiens.</p><h3>MONTREAL CANADIENS VS FLORIDA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Panthers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Panthers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Canadiens (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Do the Canadiens Have What it Takes in Sunrise?</h3><p>Montreal’s 3-1 loss to the Penguins dropped their record to 14-17-3. The Canadiens were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>Christian Dvorak scored Montreal’s only goal at 14:28 in the third period, cutting the deficit to 2-1. The Penguins added an empty-netter with 0:45 remaining to seal the win.</p><p>Montreal’s offense was held to just one goal in their 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh. Christian Dvorak netted his first goal of the season, which came 5:32 into the third period. The Canadiens took 26 shots on goal but couldn’t convert on any of their 20 offensive giveaways.</p> <p>Emil Heineman picked up his first assist of the season, while Juraj Slafkovsky added his seventh assist on Dvorak’s goal. The Canadiens were unable to score on the power play.</p><p>Montreal's defense allowed the first two goals, both from Sidney Crosby, at 15:57 in the first period and 1:20 in the second. After cutting the deficit to 2-1 in the third, the Canadiens gave up an empty-netter with 45 seconds left. Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 28 hits.</p><h3>Can The Panthers Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Stars, the Panthers improved to 22-12-2 this season. Florida covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 goal line.</p> <p>All four of Florida’s goals came from different players. The Panthers held a 2-0 lead before the Stars tied it up, but Florida pulled ahead again with two more goals in the third period.</p><p>A.J. Greer netted his first goal of the season, while Sam Reinhart added his 10th, capping the game with an empty-netter. The Panthers also got contributions from Evan Rodrigues, who opened the scoring, and Matthew Tkachuk, who scored his third goal of the year. Carolina took 25 shots on goal and scored once on the power play.</p> <p>Reinhart also picked up his 11th assist on Rodrigues’ goal. Tomas Nosek earned his first assist of the season on Greer’s goal, and Eetu Luostarinen was credited with his fourth assist on Reinhart’s empty-netter. The Panthers had 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Panthers will look to carry the momentum from their last game, where they allowed just 2 goals and recorded 8 takeaways and 22 hits. Spencer Knight posted a 92% save percentage with 23 saves. Florida’s defense also came up big in the third period, shutting out Dallas after the Stars had tied the game 2-2 in the second.</p>

Montreal Canadiens vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Lightning versus the Canucks? The puck drops at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Canucks are favored by -1.5 vs. the Lightning in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING VS VANCOUVER CANUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vancouver Canucks -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Arena at 4:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Canucks picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Canucks on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Lightning (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Tampa Bay Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>Tampa Bay fell to 13-9-2 with a 7-4 loss to the Jets. The Lightning held a 2-0 lead early but couldn’t hold on, with the total of 11 goals going well over the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> <p>As underdogs on the puck line, Tampa Bay failed to cover. They gave up the final three goals of the game, including two empty-netters.</p><p>Brandon Hagel got the Lightning on the board with his 7th goal of the season, followed by Brayden Point’s 8th, which came on a power play. Mitchell Chaffee added his 4th goal, while Nikita Kucherov netted his 10th in the third period.</p> <p>The Lightning fired 30 shots on goal and recorded 8 giveaways. They scored twice in the first period, added another in the second, and finished with one more in the third.</p><p>After the Lightning tied the game at 4-4 in the third period, their defense struggled, allowing three late goals to the Jets. The first came at 12:22 in the third, followed by two empty-netters. Goalie Jonas Johansson finished with a save percentage of 84.4% on 32 shots from the Jets.</p><h3>Can Vancouver Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 14-7-4 this season. Vancouver was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>The Sharks took the lead in the second period, but the Canucks responded with a goal from Pius Suter to tie it up. Jake DeBrusk gave Vancouver the lead in the third, and Suter scored again to secure the win with just 26 seconds left.</p><p>Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks with two goals, bringing his season total to four. He scored at 14:41 in the second period and netted the game-winner with just 26 seconds left. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season at 4:22 in the third period.</p> <p>Vancouver fired 27 shots on goal but struggled with giveaways, tallying 25. The Canucks were held scoreless in the first period before Suter’s first goal tied the game at 1-1.</p><p>Defensively, the Canucks will look to improve after giving up the first goal at 2:37 into the 2nd period and another late goal at 18:43 in the 3rd. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the Canucks' defense added 5 takeaways and 24 hits.</p>

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