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<p>The Blues and Red Wings are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Red Wings will host the game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Red Wings are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blues.</p><h3>ST. LOUIS BLUES VS DETROIT RED WINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Red Wings -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:</h3><ul><li>With the Red Wings being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Red Wings.</li><li>Take the Red Wings on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blues (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Blues Grab a Win in Detroit?</h3><p>St. Louis improved to 15-16-4 with a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs. The Blues covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Blues responded with four unanswered goals. Three different players scored for St. Louis, with Colton Parayko leading the way with two goals.</p><p>Colton Parayko led the way for the Blues with two goals, including his second of the season, and added an assist on Pavel Buchnevich’s empty-netter, which was Buchnevich’s 4th goal of the year. Parayko was efficient, scoring on both of his two shots on goal. Jordan Kyrou also found the net for the 3rd time this season.</p> <p>After a scoreless first period, the Blues tallied three times in the second. Ryan Suter contributed two assists, bringing his total to three for the season. St. Louis took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, the Blues allowed an early goal just 5:25 into the first period and another late in the third, but they held the Maple Leafs scoreless for a crucial stretch between those two goals. Jordan Binnington recorded 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, while the defense added 17 blocks and 3 takeaways.</p><h3>Can the Red Wings Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Detroit moved to 13-16-4 with a 2-1 win over the Sabres. The Red Wings were favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the teams combined for just 3.</p> <p>After giving up a goal in the first period, Detroit responded with two goals in the second. Both of the Red Wings’ goals came from Dylan Larkin, and both were on the power play.</p><p>Dylan Larkin was the sole scorer for the Red Wings in their 2-1 win over Buffalo, netting his 6th and 7th goals of the season. Both of Larkin's goals came on power plays in the second period, with the first at 12:11 and the second at 5:22.</p> <p>Detroit fired 23 shots on goal but struggled with giveaways, tallying 15. Patrick Kane picked up his 6th assist on Larkin’s first goal, while Alex DeBrincat earned his 4th assist and Lucas Raymond his 10th on the second.</p><p>Defensively, the Red Wings gave up the first goal at 11:39 into the first period, but they shut out the Sabres the rest of the way, leading to a 2-1 win. Goalie Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, while the defense contributed 4 takeaways and 11 hits.</p>

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Bulls (+102) will host the Bucks (-122) in a Central Division matchup. Milwaukee is currently 5th in the Eastern Conference with a 15-12 record, while Chicago is 9th in the East at 13-16.</p>

<p>Oddsmakers have the Bucks favored by 1.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 233.5. You can watch the game on CHSN.</p><h3>MILWAUKEE BUCKS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 142-140 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Milwaukee Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Milwaukee improved to 15-12 on the season with a 112-101 win over the Wizards on Saturday. Playing at home, the Bucks were favored by 8.5 points and covered the spread. The game’s total of 213 points fell short of the 218.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A pivotal 14-0 run by Milwaukee turned the game in their favor, stretching the score from 48-44 to 62-44. They held the Wizards to just 14 points in the 2nd quarter, and although Washington outscored them 29-26 in the 4th, the Bucks’ lead was too much to overcome.</p><p>Bobby Portis led the Bucks to a win over the Wizards, scoring 34 points and hitting 6 threes at a 66.7% rate. He also added 10 rebounds and 8 assists. Khris Middleton contributed 18 points, making 4 threes at 66.7% efficiency.</p> <p>The Bucks made 20 threes as a team, shooting 41.7% from deep, though their overall FG% was 44.9%. Portis scored 13 points in the 1st quarter and added 10 more in the 2nd.</p><p>Despite a rough start, the Bucks' defense tightened up after the 1st quarter, where they allowed 36 points. They bounced back in the 2nd, giving up just 14 points, and continued their strong play in the 3rd, allowing 22 points. Milwaukee gave up 29 points in the 4th but still held the Wizards to 101 points overall.</p> <p>The Bucks held Washington to 44% shooting but struggled to defend the three, where the Wizards hit 18 threes at a 42% clip. Milwaukee sent Washington to the line 16 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Bucks also recorded 12 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Do the Bulls Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Chicago dropped to 13-16 on the season after a 123-98 home loss to Boston on Saturday. The Bulls entered the game as +12 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 221, falling short of the 239.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Boston took control with a 10-0 run, extending the score from 51-47 to 57-51. The Celtics outscored the Bulls 33-26 in the 2nd quarter, 32-23 in the 3rd, and 30-21 in the 4th.</p><p>The Bulls struggled offensively in their loss to the Celtics, shooting just 37.8% from the field. Their three-point shooting was below average at 34.1%, though they did hit 14 threes in the game.</p> <p>Nikola Vucevic led the Bulls with 19 points and 10 rebounds, scoring 7 points in the 4th quarter. Zach LaVine, Patrick Williams, and Coby White each added 14 points, with LaVine hitting 4 threes at an 80% clip.</p><p>Defensively, the Bulls struggled against the Celtics, giving up 123 points while allowing Boston to shoot 48% from the field. Chicago allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter, followed by 33 in the 2nd, 32 in the 3rd, and 30 in the 4th.</p> <p>Chicago did manage to limit Boston's three-point shooting, holding them to 33% from beyond the arc with 15 made threes. The Bulls also sent the Celtics to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 12 attempts. Defensively, Chicago recorded 8 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the 14-13 Timberwolves (-174) will take on the 14-15 Hawks (+146) in a non-conference matchup. Minnesota (-4) has lost two straight and is 10th in the Western Conference, while Atlanta (-3) has lost three straight and is 7th in the East. The over/under line for this game is 221 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and can be seen on FDSS.</p><h3>MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves -4</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 127-122 in favor of the Timberwolves.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Edwards finishing with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Timberwolves finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Minnesota Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Timberwolves fell to 14-13 on the season after a 113-103 loss to the Warriors on Saturday. Playing at home, Minnesota entered the game as 4-point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 216 points narrowly missed the over/under line of 217.5.</p> <p>Golden State took control early with a 16-0 run, turning an 8-point deficit into a 31-23 lead. Minnesota fought back in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Warriors 38-29, but couldn’t complete the comeback, as they were outscored 34-28 in the final period.</p><p>In their 113-103 loss to the Warriors, the Timberwolves shot just 41.9% from the field. They connected on 14 threes at a 36.8% rate. Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo each scored 19 points, with DiVincenzo shooting 58.3% and Edwards hitting 30% of his shots.</p> <p>Rudy Gobert added 18 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 87.5%. DiVincenzo and Edwards both scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Naz Reid added 10 of his 16 points in the 3rd.</p><p>Defensively, the Timberwolves were solid in the 1st and 2nd quarters, allowing just 26 and 24 points, respectively. However, they gave up 34 points in the 4th, contributing to their 113-103 loss to the Warriors. Minnesota allowed Golden State to shoot 46% from the field.</p> <p>The Timberwolves struggled to contain the Warriors from beyond the arc, giving up 16 threes on 38% shooting. They also sent Golden State to the line 23 times, where the Warriors converted 17 free throws. Minnesota finished with 5 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Hawks Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Hawks fell to 14-15 on the season after a 128-112 home loss to the Grizzlies on Saturday. Atlanta entered the game as +2 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 16 points. The total score of 240 points exceeded the over/under line of 232.5.</p> <p>Memphis took control early with a 10-0 run, turning a 5-2 deficit into a 12-5 lead. The Hawks struggled in the first half, trailing 73-49 at the break. While they played the Grizzlies evenly in the 3rd quarter (27-27) and outscored them 36-28 in the 4th, it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.</p><p>De'Andre Hunter led the Hawks with 26 points in their 128-112 loss to the Grizzlies, shooting 64.3% from the field. Dyson Daniels added 15 points, hitting 3 threes at a 60% clip, while Jalen Johnson contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds despite shooting just 33.3%.</p> <p>As a team, the Hawks shot 48.8% from the field and made 14 threes, connecting at a 36.8% rate. Hunter scored 8 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, with Daniels also adding 8 points in the 3rd.</p><p>The Hawks’ defense struggled in the 1st quarter, giving up 43 points, and they couldn’t recover, allowing 128 points in a loss to the Grizzlies. Atlanta gave up 18 threes, with Memphis shooting 43% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Atlanta sent Memphis to the line just 13 times, with the Grizzlies hitting 10 free throws. The Hawks grabbed 35 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and recorded 11 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

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<p>Planning on watching today's Islanders and Vaqueros game? Catch the action at UTRGV Fieldhouse in Edinburg, TX, as the Vaqueros hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 150 points, with the Vaqueros being the favored team playing at home against the Islanders.</p><h3>TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERS VS TEXAS-RIO GRANDE VALLEY VAQUEROS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros -3</p><p>This game will be played at UTRGV Fieldhouse at 7:30 ET on Friday, December 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS-RIO GRANDE VALLEY VAQUEROS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Vaqueros.</li><li>Not only will Texas-Rio Grande Valley pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Islanders Have a Shot at a Win at Edinburg?</h3><p>When they go up against Texas-Rio Grande Valley, the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders will enter the game with a 4-5 overall record. In their last ten road games, including those from last year, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has a road record of 6-4. Entering this game, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has a winning ATS record of 3-2. On the road this season, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is 3-1 ATS, and in their last ten road games, they are 8-1-1 ATS.</p><p>In nine games, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi comes in with an over/under mark of 1-4-0, with their games averaging 142.2 points per game. Looking at the Islanders' last three games, their over/under record is 0-3 with their games averaging 132 points per game.</p><p>Against UTEP, the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 74.8 points per game. They scored 67 points and posted a field goal percentage of 40.8% in the game. Dian Wright-Forde is leading the team in scoring at 11 points per contest. Lance-Amir Paul has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 10.6 going into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi defense is giving up an average of 68.2 points per contest. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's three-point defense is currently 36th in the country at 5.1 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.7% of their shots vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.</p><h3>Will the Vaqueros Win at Home?</h3><p>The Vaqueros of Texas-Rio Grande Valley, who currently have a record of 3-7, will be going up against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. In their away games, the Vaqueros have gone 1-3, while they have yet to win a game at home this season, going 0-4. As of now, Texas-Rio Grande Valley holds a 4-4 record against the spread heading into today's game. When playing away, the Vaqueros are 3-1 vs. the spread, while at home they are 1-3 ATS.</p><p>In 10 games, Texas-Rio Grande Valley comes in with an over/under mark of 3-5-0, with their games averaging 149.2 points per game. Looking at the Vaqueros' last three games, their over/under record is 1-2 with their games averaging 149 points per game.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Texas-Rio Grande Valley offense tallied 76 points in a matchup against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Their field goal percentage for the game was 50%, and they made 6 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Elijah Elliott, who is averaging 15.5 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Ahren Freeman also maintains a PPG average of 11.1 heading into game.</p><p>Currently, the Vaqueros' defense holds the 233rd rank in the nation, allowing 79.7 points per game. Against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in their most recent game, the Texas-Rio Grande Valley defense gave up a total of 74 points while allowing Texas A&M-Corpus Christi to hit 37% of their shots.</p>

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders vs Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Betting Pick & Prediction 12/15/23