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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Toronto Raptors (7-23) will travel to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies (20-10) in a non-conference matchup. The Grizzlies are currently favored by 11.5 points and have a moneyline of -624.</p>

<p>TSN will have the TV coverage for this game, which is set to take place at FedExForum. The over/under line is currently sitting at 238.5 points.</p><h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -11.5</p><p>This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-122 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Ja Morant finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Toronto?</h3><p>The Raptors fell to 7-23 on the season after a 139-125 road loss to the Knicks on Monday. Toronto entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 14. The total score of 264 points exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 36.5 points.</p> <p>The Knicks took control with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 37-34 to 47-34. They outscored the Raptors 40-24 in the 2nd quarter and 41-30 in the 3rd. Toronto made a push in the 4th, outscoring New York 43-28, but it was too late as they entered the final quarter trailing 111-82.</p><p>In their 139-125 loss to the Knicks, the Raptors shot 54.5% from the field and hit 39.3% from deep, making 11 threes. Scottie Barnes led the way with 24 points and 8 assists, while RJ Barrett added 23 points and 6 rebounds.</p> <p>Chris Boucher made 4 threes at an 80% clip, finishing with 16 points, including 10 in the 4th quarter. Gradey Dick and Ja'Kobe Walter also contributed 16 points, with Walter scoring 6 in the final period.</p><p>The Raptors struggled defensively against the Knicks, giving up 139 points on 59% shooting. Toronto allowed 30 points in the 1st quarter, 40 in the 2nd, and 41 in the 3rd before holding New York to 28 points in the 4th.</p> <p>Toronto also had trouble defending the three, as the Knicks hit 17 threes at a 45% clip. The Raptors sent New York to the line 29 times, where they made 20 free throws. Defensively, Toronto recorded 6 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Grizzlies?</h3><p>Memphis dropped to 20-10 on the season following a 114-110 loss to the Clippers on Monday. The Grizzlies were favored by six points at home but failed to cover the spread, losing outright. The total points for the game came in at 224, falling short of the 230.5-point line.</p> <p>Memphis led 58-51 at halftime, but the Clippers went on an 11-0 run, extending their lead to 77-61. The Grizzlies battled back to trail 91-90 heading into the 4th quarter, but the Clippers outscored them 23-20 in the final period to seal the win.</p><p>Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 24 points in their 114-110 loss to the Clippers, scoring 12 in the opening quarter. Ja Morant added 23 points, with 8 coming in both the 1st and 3rd quarters. Desmond Bane contributed 21 points, including 5 in the 4th quarter.</p> <p>Memphis hit 16 threes at a 38.1% rate, but struggled overall from the field, shooting just 38.4%. Bane connected on 3 threes, shooting 42.9% from deep, while Morant made 2 threes at 25%.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 4th quarters, where they allowed just 23 points each, the Grizzlies couldn’t overcome a 40-point 3rd quarter from the Clippers, leading to a 114-110 loss. Memphis did well in limiting Los Angeles from beyond the arc, holding them to 9 made threes on 33% shooting.</p> <p>The Grizzlies sent the Clippers to the line 26 times, where they made 21 free throws. Memphis grabbed 37 defensive rebounds but gave up 15 offensive boards. They also recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p>

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<p>At 7:00 ET, the Orlando Magic will host the Miami Heat in an Eastern Southeast division matchup. The Magic are currently favored by 1.5 points and have won two straight games. The Heat (+101) are 14-13 on the season and sit 6th in the Eastern Conference. The over/under line is set at 207.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando. The Magic (-120) are 19-12 overall and are 4th in the East. Miami is 2nd in the Southeast division.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 128-77 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 46.1% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Miami Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Miami moved above .500 for the season with a 110-95 win over the Nets on Monday, improving to 14-13. The Heat were favored by 9.5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 205 points fell short of the 210.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Miami jumped out to a 39-28 lead after the 1st quarter, but Brooklyn responded by taking the 2nd quarter 29-19. The Heat regained control by winning the 3rd quarter 25-21 and pulled away in the 4th, outscoring the Nets 27-17 to seal the win.</p><p>The Heat shot 49.3% from the field and connected on 17 threes at a 41.5% clip in their win over the Nets. Bam Adebayo led the way with 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 66.7% from the floor.</p> <p>Nikola Jovic added 18 points, hitting 4 threes at 80% efficiency. Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson each contributed 17 points, with Herro also grabbing 12 rebounds and dishing out 9 assists.</p><p>The Heat's defense shined in their win over the Nets, holding them to just 95 points on 39% shooting. Miami tightened up in the 4th quarter, allowing only 17 points to secure the victory.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Nets hit 13 threes at a 38% clip. The Heat sent Brooklyn to the line 20 times, where they made 16 free throws. Miami also recorded 6 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Magic Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Magic improved to 19-12 on the season with a 108-104 win over the Celtics on Monday. Orlando, who were +10 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total score of 212 points fell just under the 214.5-point line.</p> <p>Orlando rallied after a slow start, where they trailed 58-43 at halftime. They turned things around with a strong 3rd quarter, outscoring Boston 36-21, and went into the 4th tied at 79. The Magic then edged out the Celtics 29-25 in the final quarter to secure the win.</p><p>In their win over the Celtics, the Magic shot 44.6% from the field, but connected on 13 threes at a 39.4% clip. Tristan da Silva led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 threes at 50%, while Trevelin Queen added 17 points and 3 threes, shooting 75% from deep.</p> <p>Jalen Suggs contributed 16 points, including 9 in the 3rd quarter. Queen also had a big 3rd, scoring 10 points in the period.</p><p>Despite a shaky start, the Magic tightened up defensively after the 1st quarter, allowing just 26 points in the 2nd and 21 in the 3rd to help secure a win over the Celtics. Orlando held Boston to 104 points on 44% shooting.</p> <p>The Magic were particularly effective in defending the three, limiting the Celtics to 8 made threes on 24% shooting. Orlando also recorded 11 steals and 9 blocks in the game.</p>

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<p>At 1:35 PM ET, the Rays and Orioles face off in an AL East matchup. This one is taking place at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, and the Orioles are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -142 compared to the Rays at +121. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.</p>

<p>Tampa Bay will be starting Zack Littell, while the Orioles are sending Cole Irvin to the mound. Baltimore comes in with a record of 37-19, while the Rays are 28-31. The Orioles are on a three-game winning streak, while the Rays have won two straight. BSSUN is carrying this one on TV.</p><h3>BALTIMORE ORIOLES VS TAMPA BAY RAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Baltimore Orioles Moneyline -142</p><p>This game will be played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards at 1:35 ET on Sunday, June 2nd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RAYS VS ORIOLES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Orioles winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Rays to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Baltimore cruised to a 9-5 win over the Rays in the most recent game of this series. The Orioles had a huge 1st inning, scoring three of their nine runs. As for the Rays, they scored their first run in the 2nd and added their final four runs in the 3rd.</p>

<p>Kyle Bradish got the start for the Orioles, going just 2 2/3 innings while giving up five runs and striking out six. He did not factor into the decision as Jacob Webb got the win out of the bullpen. Taj Bradley had a rough outing for the Rays, giving up nine runs in just 3 1/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>Ryan Mountcastle and Jordan Westburg each homered for the Orioles, while Anthony Santander scored twice and drove in two runs while going 2/3. Yandy Diaz had a three RBI game at the plate for the Rays.</p><h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>Tampa Bay is 28-31 overall, and they are 12.5 games behind the Yankees in the AL East. The Rays have dropped two straight games and are losing the series vs. the Orioles 0-2. So far, they are 9-13 in AL East matchups this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Rays are 17-18, and they are 11-13 on the road. Tampa Bay has dropped five straight games as the underdog, and they are 10-12 overall as the underdog this year. As the favorite, the Rays are 18-19, and they are 8-8-2 in series this year.</p><p>When the Rays are on the road, they have a run line record of 12-12, and their average run margin is -1.0. They have a run line record of 23-36 overall, and their average run margin is -0.9. As the underdog, their run line record is 12-10, and as the favorite, it is 11-26. Their average run margin in winning games is 2.3, while in losing games, it is -3.8. They have a run line losing streak of three games on the road.</p><p>When the Rays are on the road, the over/under line is set at an average of 8 runs per game. Their games have averaged 8.7 runs per game, and their over/under record for the season is 30-28. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, their over/under record is 8-12. So far this season, only 10.2% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs or higher.</p><p>Zack Littell will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Athletics, where he took the loss. In that May 28th start, he gave up three earned runs in seven innings of work. Littell finished with a final line of 9 hits, 1 walk, and 1 home run allowed in the outing. Before that start, he had put together three straight quality starts. Littell's ERA for the season is 3.46, along with a record of 2-3. So far, he has made four starts on the road and has a record of 0-1 with a 3.52 ERA in those outings.</p><p>Isaac Paredes has been a bright spot for the Rays this season, as he is batting .292 and leads the team with 10 home runs and 32 RBIs. Paredes has also been on a nice stretch of games, as he is currently on a four-game hitting streak. However, the Rays will need Randy Arozarena to start hitting better, as he is batting just .160 for the season.</p>

<p>Overall, the Rays offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, as they are averaging just 3.9 runs per game, which is 25th in the MLB. As a team, they are also near the bottom of the league in home runs and slugging percentage. Currently, they are 20th in home runs and have a team slugging percentage of just .352.</p><h3>Orioles Records & Stats</h3><p>The Orioles have won three straight games, and they are 37-19 overall this season. Baltimore is 2.0 games behind the Yankees for the AL East lead, and they have an 11-3 record in the division. The Orioles have taken two straight games vs. the Rays heading into today's matchup.</p>

<p>At home, the Orioles are 21-11 this season, and they are 16-8 on the road. Baltimore has won three straight games as the favorite, and they are 30-17 overall as the favorite. As the underdog, the Orioles are 7-2 this year. Looking at their overall series record, the Orioles are 12-4-2 and have won two straight series.</p><p>When the Orioles win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.6 runs per victory. That's helped them to a 32-24 run line record this season, including an 18-14 mark at home. They've been favored in 47 games and have covered the run line in 25 of those contests. Their current run line win streak is at three, and they've covered the run line in their last three games as the favorite.</p><p>When the Orioles play at home, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. Baltimore's games have averaged 8.8 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 28-21. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, their over/under record is 10-7. So far this season, 25% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, with 44.6% of their games having lower lines.</p><p>Cole Irvin gets the start for the Orioles today and will be looking to build off his last outing, where he didn't give up a run. In that May 27th start vs. the Red Sox, he went 5 innings, picking up the win in the outing. Looking at his overall numbers, Irvin has made 8 starts and 10 total appearances. He has a record of 5-2, an ERA of 2.84, and opponents are batting .237 this season. Irvin has turned in three quality starts and has a BB/9 figure of 1.95 compared to 6.39 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Baltimore's offense has been one of the best in the league this season, averaging 5.1 runs per game, which is 4th in the MLB. They are also 2nd in the league in home runs and have the best isolated power in baseball. Anthony Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson have been the team's top power threats, with both players having 10 homers. Rutschman is batting .297 this season, and Henderson comes in at .258.</p>

<p>Over his last eight games, Ryan Mountcastle has gone 12/29, and he is also on a three-game hitting streak. Jordan Westburg has also been hot of late, going 10/22 over his last six games. Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson are also on good streaks, with five and four-game hitting streaks, respectively.</p>

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