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<p>At 10:30 ET, the Lakers (-306) will host the Hornets (+248) in a non-conference matchup. Los Angeles is favored by 8 points, and the over/under line is set at 222.5.</p>

<p>SN-LA will have the TV coverage for this game, which will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Lakers (20-16) are currently on a 2-game losing streak and are 6th in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Hornets (8-27) are 13th in the East and 4th in the Southeast Division.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte Hornets +8</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Thursday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 133-126 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 45.0% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Hornets Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>The Hornets improved to 8-27 on the season with a 115-104 win over the Suns on Tuesday. Charlotte, who were +5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The game’s total of 219 points fell short of the 226-point over/under line.</p> <p>Charlotte’s key moment came with a 14-0 run, turning a 40-36 deficit into a 50-40 lead. They dominated the 2nd quarter, outscoring Phoenix 37-17, and held on in the 4th quarter, winning it 27-21 to seal the victory.</p><p>LaMelo Ball's 32-point, 10-rebound performance, including 13 points in the 3rd quarter, led the Hornets to a win over the Suns. He hit 5 threes, despite shooting just 31.2% from deep.</p> <p>As a team, the Hornets shot 38.8% from the field and 27.7% from three, making 13 threes. Miles Bridges added 21 points, and Nick Richards contributed 15 points and 12 rebounds.</p><p>The Hornets put together a strong defensive effort on Tuesday, holding the Suns to 104 points on 42% shooting. Charlotte was particularly effective in the 2nd quarter, allowing just 17 points, and they tightened up again in the 4th, giving up only 21 points to secure the win.</p> <p>Charlotte's defense was especially tough from beyond the arc, where they limited Phoenix to just 8 made threes on 24% shooting. The Hornets also finished with 39 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and added 9 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Lakers Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>The Lakers dropped to 20-16 on the season after a 118-97 road loss to the Mavericks on Tuesday. Los Angeles, who entered the game as 6.5-point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 215 points fell just short of the 218-point over/under line.</p> <p>Dallas took control with a 13-0 run, extending their lead from 50-47 to 60-50. The Mavericks outscored the Lakers 31-23 in the 2nd quarter and 34-26 in the 3rd, leaving L.A. trailing 89-76 heading into the 4th. Dallas finished strong, outscoring the Lakers 29-21 in the final quarter.</p><p>In their 118-97 loss to the Mavericks, the Lakers' offense struggled, shooting just 45.3% from the field and 31.4% from three-point range, connecting on 11 threes. Anthony Davis led the way with 21 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 of his points came in the 1st quarter.</p> <p>LeBron James added 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Austin Reaves contributed 15 points, hitting 4 threes at 36.4%. Dalton Knecht scored 10 of his 13 points in the 4th quarter, and Max Christie added 12 points, with 9 coming in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>The Lakers’ defense struggled on Tuesday, giving up 118 points to the Mavericks, including 31 points in the 2nd quarter and 34 in the 3rd. Dallas shot 52% from the field.</p> <p>Los Angeles had trouble defending the three, allowing 18 made threes at a 47% clip. They sent the Mavericks to the line 14 times, where they made 10 free throws.</p>

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Eagles versus the Trojans? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Jack Stephens Center in Little Rock, AR. The over/under for this Ohio Valley conference contest is set at 136.5 points, with Little Rock being favored by -6 at home against Morehead State.</p><h3>MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES VS LITTLE ROCK TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Morehead State Eagles +6</p><p>This game will be played at Jack Stephens Center at 2:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Trojans.</li><li>Even though we have Little Rock winning straight-up, we like Morehead State at +6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Morehead State Stun the Crowd at Jack Stephens Center?</h3><p>Morehead State's season record dropped to 5-7 after a 74-55 road loss to Tennessee Tech on Saturday. The Eagles, who were +2.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 129, falling short of the 142.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Morehead State trailed 40-29 at halftime and couldn't turn things around in the 2nd half, scoring just 26 points while allowing 34.</p><p>Morehead State's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 55 points while shooting 36.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.1%, and they hit only 3 of 15 from beyond the arc, shooting 20% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they connected on just 6 of 11 attempts, shooting 54.5%.</p> <p>Matthew Sells was a bright spot, hitting 4 of 5 threes and finishing with 17 points on 5 of 6 shooting overall. Jaylon Johnson contributed 8 assists to go along with 12 points and 7 rebounds, while Anouar Mellouk and JaJuan Nicholls both shot 6 of 10 from the field, with Mellouk also grabbing 7 rebounds.</p><p>Morehead State's defense gave up 74 points on 46% shooting from the field, with their opponents hitting 26 of 56 shots. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 47% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Morehead State's defense conceded 8 threes on 18 attempts, with their opponents shooting 44% from deep. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 14 free throws, a 70% success rate. Morehead State gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Trojans?</h3><h3>Little Rock Trojans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Trojans fell to 7-6 on the season after a 95-86 road loss to Tennessee State on Saturday. Little Rock entered the game as +1 underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points of 181 far exceeded the O/U line of 139.5.</p> 

<p>Little Rock trailed 44-32 at halftime but put up 54 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed 51 points in the 2nd half, which prevented them from making a comeback.</p><p>Ante Beljan's 33-point, 11-rebound performance powered Little Rock to 86 points in their last game, as he shot 57.9% from the field. Ronald Jessamy was also efficient, hitting 77.8% of his shots and grabbing 12 boards.</p> <p>Travis Harper II added 20 points, connecting on 4 of 10 from deep, while Johnathan Lawson contributed 16 points and 6 assists despite shooting just 29.4%. The Trojans shot 44.1% overall, 30% from three, and 66.7% from the free-throw line, with 16 offensive rebounds and 13 assists.</p><p>Despite Little Rock's defensive struggles, they sent their opponents to the line 38 times, where they converted 29 free throws for 76%. The Trojans also allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>At 9:00 ET, the Miami Heat (-212) will travel to Salt Lake City to take on the Utah Jazz (+177) in a non-conference matchup. The Heat are currently 7th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 18-17, while the Jazz are 14th in the West at 9-26.</p>

<p>The over/under line for this game is currently set at 223.5 points. KJZZ will have TV coverage from the Delta Center.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS UTAH JAZZ BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Delta Center at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 119-89 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.4% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Heat?</h3><p>Miami moved to 18-17 on the season after a 114-98 road win over the Warriors on Tuesday. The Heat, who were +9 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game were 212, falling short of the 216.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A key moment came when Miami went on a 10-0 run, turning a 35-29 deficit into a 39-35 lead. They outscored the Warriors 30-20 in the 4th quarter to seal the win.</p><p>The Heat's balanced offensive attack led them to a 114-98 win over the Warriors, with Nikola Jovic pacing the team with 20 points, including 11 in the 4th quarter. Bam Adebayo added 19 points, while Jaime Jaquez contributed 18, scoring 11 of those in the opening period.</p> <p>Miami hit 16 threes at a 40% clip, finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 47.3%. Tyler Herro chipped in 14 points, and Alec Burks scored 8 of his 11 points in the final quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Heat were strong in their win over the Warriors, allowing just 98 points. They gave up 23 points in the 1st quarter and 25 in the 2nd. The 3rd quarter was their toughest, with 30 points allowed, but they tightened up in the 4th, giving up only 20 points.</p> <p>Overall, Miami held Golden State to 40% shooting, including just 28% from three, with the Warriors hitting 14 threes. The Heat sent the Warriors to the line only 5 times, where they made 4 free throws. Miami finished with 39 defensive rebounds, 6 steals, and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Jazz Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>The Jazz fell to 9-26 on the season after a 124-121 home loss to the Hawks on Tuesday. Utah, who entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread with the narrow defeat. The total score of 245 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 238.5 by 6.5 points.</p> <p>Utah went on a 12-0 run early, turning a 31-20 deficit into a 32-31 lead. However, they couldn’t hold on, as Atlanta edged them out in the 3rd quarter, 28-27. The Jazz made a push in the 4th, outscoring the Hawks 32-31, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>Lauri Markkanen connected on 8 threes, shooting 53.3% from deep, and finished with 35 points in the Jazz's 124-121 loss to the Hawks. He scored 15 points in the 2nd quarter. Collin Sexton added 24 points, with 8 coming in the 4th quarter, while Walker Kessler contributed 21 points and 10 rebounds, scoring 10 points in the final period.</p> <p>Utah made 19 threes, shooting 39.6% from beyond the arc, but hit just 41.7% of their shots overall. Markkanen's 8 threes were a big part of their success from long range.</p><p>The Jazz's defense struggled in the 1st quarter, giving up 36 points, but they tightened up in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, allowing 29 and 28 points, respectively. However, a 31-point 4th quarter from the Hawks led to a 124-121 loss. Overall, Utah allowed Atlanta to shoot 48% from the field.</p> <p>Utah had a tough time defending the three, as the Hawks hit 18 threes at a 40% clip. The Jazz sent the Hawks to the line 15 times, where they made 12 free throws. Defensively, Utah recorded 8 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

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<p>ESPN will be covering this matchup between the Texas Longhorns and Arizona State Sun Devils as they face off at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Kick-off is set for 1:00 ET on Wednesday, January 1st. The Texas Longhorns are the -14-point favorites over the Sun Devils in this College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. The over/under line is currently 52 points. Texas comes in with a 12-2 record, while Arizona State is 11-2 on the season.</p><h3>TEXAS LONGHORNS VS ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona State Sun Devils +14</p><p>This game will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium at 1:00 ET on Wednesday, January 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Texas Longhorns winning this one by a score of 30 to 26</li><li>Even though we like the Texas Longhorns to win, our ATS pick is to take the Arizona State Sun Devils at +14</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 52 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Texas Longhorns Take Care Of Business As The Favorite?</h3><p>Texas enters the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl with a 12-2 record, going 7-1 at home and 5-0 on the road. The Longhorns have been favored in 13 of their 14 games this season, posting a 12-1 record as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>With an average scoring margin of +20.6 points per game, Texas has an 8-5 record against the spread. They are 5-3 ATS at home and 3-2 on the road, covering the spread in eight of their 13 games as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is set at 52 points. Texas games have averaged 47.2 points, with their over/under record at 5-7-1. They’ve had six games with higher lines than this week’s total and eight with lower lines.</p><p>Texas has leaned on their passing game this season, ranking 8th in passing yards, with 275.3 yards per game. They are also 8th in completions, averaging 22.4 per game, and 14th in passing attempts. Quinn Ewers has thrown for 2,867 yards, completing 66.5% of his passes, and has 26 touchdowns to 10 interceptions, with a passer rating of 101. Texas ranks 21st in scoring, with 33.9 points per game, and we have them 17th in our offensive power rankings heading into this week.</p> <p>Quintrevion Wisner leads the Longhorns’ rushing attack with 973 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry, and has scored five touchdowns. Texas is 24th in rushing, with 174.6 yards per game. Matthew Golden is the team’s leading receiver, with 787 yards and eight touchdowns on 49 receptions.</p><p>Even after allowing 24 points in their recent game, Texas's defense remains ranked 4th nationally, giving up just 13.3 points per game. They held Clemson to 76 rushing yards on 24 attempts but allowed 336 passing yards, including three touchdowns, while also securing an interception.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 105.7 rushing yards per game against Texas, ranking them 16th in the nation. Through the air, Texas has allowed just 156.7 passing yards per game, the 7th-lowest figure in college football, with quarterbacks posting a passer rating of 57.9, the 3rd-lowest in the country.</p><h3>Will Home Field Advantage Help The Arizona State Sun Devils Upset The Texas Longhorns?</h3><p>Arizona State enters the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl with an 11-2 record, facing Texas. The Sun Devils are undefeated at home this season, going 7-0, while their road record stands at 4-2. They’ve been favored in seven of their 13 games, winning all of them, and have a perfect 7-0 record as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Arizona State is 11-2, with a +11.8 average scoring margin. They are 7-0 ATS at home and have covered in all seven games as the favorite. On the road, they are 4-2 ATS.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record is 8-5, with an average total of 54.4 points per game. This week’s line is set at 52, slightly below their average over/under line of 52.9 points.</p><p>Arizona State's offense has been strong this season, ranking 7th in our offensive power rankings and averaging 33.1 points per game, which places them 26th nationally. Their run game is their strength, with 205.2 rushing yards per game on 40.1 attempts, ranking 15th in the country. Cam Skattebo is the leading rusher with 1,572 yards, 19 touchdowns, and an average of 6 yards per carry.</p> <p>Quarterback Sam Leavitt has thrown for 2,663 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 110. Arizona State ranks 8th nationally in passer rating and converts 46.5% of their third downs. Jordyn Tyson leads the receivers with 1,101 yards and 10 touchdowns on 75 catches.</p><p>Arizona State's defense has been solid this season, ranking 31st nationally by allowing just 21.3 points per game. In their recent game against Iowa State, they gave up 19 points, while allowing 341 total yards, including 127 rushing yards on 32 attempts and 214 passing yards. The defense also forced an interception in the game.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 120.5 rushing yards per game on 29.9 attempts, which ranks 38th in the country. Through the air, Arizona State has allowed 215.4 passing yards per game, with quarterbacks completing 58.1% of their passes and posting a passer rating of 74, the 25th-lowest in the nation.</p>

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