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<p>Planning on watching today's Tritons and Vandals game? Catch the action at ICCU Arena in Moscow, ID, as the Vandals hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. California-San Diego is the -8.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Idaho. The over/under for the game is set at 141 points.</p><h3>CALIFORNIA-SAN DIEGO TRITONS VS IDAHO VANDALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Idaho Vandals +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at ICCU Arena at 7:00 ET on Sunday, December 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IDAHO VANDALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 89-59 in favor of the Vandals.</li><li>Not only will Idaho pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can California-San Diego Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>The Tritons improved to 7-2 on the season with an 81-60 win over Bakersfield on Saturday. Playing at home, California-San Diego entered the game as -11.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 141, just over the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>California-San Diego took control early, leading 51-30 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they scored 30 points while allowing the same amount, maintaining their lead and securing the win.</p><p>California-San Diego's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points with a 47.3% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.8%, thanks in large part to their 42.9% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 15 of 35 attempts.</p> <p>Nordin Kapic was the standout performer, knocking down 7 of 8 threes and finishing with 25 points in just 23 minutes, shooting 72.7% overall. The Tritons also connected on 14 of 19 free throws (73.7%) and dished out 18 assists as a team.</p><p>California-San Diego gave up 60 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 47% from the field on 26 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 11 baskets on 20 shots, a 55% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition hit 15 of 35 attempts, good for 42%. California-San Diego also sent them to the line 19 times, where they converted 14 free throws, shooting 73%. The Tritons limited offensive rebounds to just 6.</p><h3>Will the Vandals Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>Idaho Vandals Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Idaho fell to 2-6 on the season after a 78-62 loss to Oregon State on Saturday. The Vandals were +14 underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 140, just over the O/U line of 138.</p> 

<p>Idaho trailed 36-30 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, where they were outscored 42-32.</p><p>In their last game, the Vandals put up 62 points, shooting 43.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51%. They hit 56% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 30.8% of their threes (8/26).</p> <p>Parsa Fallah led the way with 25 points on 10/16 shooting, while Tyler Mrus added 15 points, hitting 2 of 7 from deep. Michael Rataj contributed 14 points and 8 rebounds, dishing out 4 assists. The team managed 12 offensive rebounds and finished with 8 assists overall.</p><p>Idaho's defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 46% from the field, connecting on 30 of 64 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 49% shooting, as the other team went 25/51 on two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Idaho's defense saw their opponents hit 5 of 13 attempts, a 38% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 13 free throws for 76%. Idaho allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>The Barcelona Open, held in Barcelona, Spain, at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona, is one of three ATP Tour events this week, alongside the <a href="https://www.bmwopen.de/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BMW Open</a> in Germany and the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanian_Open" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Romanian Open</a>. Barcelona had the most loaded field out of the three tournaments, but two top-10 seeds, including world No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz, withdrew from the event, and only two top-10 players have made it through to the quarter-finals. </p>



<p>Here's a recap of the Barcelona Open thus far and a look ahead at what to expect this weekend.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-barcelona-open-recap">Barcelona Open Recap</h2>



<p>Alcaraz, the top seed in the tournament and two-time defending champion, withdrew from the event at the last minute. He also withdrew from the Monte-Carlo Masters the week prior with a forearm injury and is hopeful to compete in the French Open. His absence left Andrey Rublev as top seed, but the Russian has been in poor form as of late and was upset in his first match, losing to Brandon Nakashima in straight sets in the first round.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Alex De Minaur (third round), Ugo Humbert (second round), Sebastian Baez (second round), Nicolas Jarry (second round), and Lorenzo Musetti (second round) were the other top-10 seeds eliminated early. Karen Khachanov, the seventh seed, also withdrew due to injury. Rafael Nadal, meanwhile, returned from injury, playing for the first time since early January in Australia. He won his first-round match against Flavio Cobolli, but lost in straight sets to De Minaur in the second round.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-quarter-final-matches">Quarter-Final Matches</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-tomas-martin-etcheverry-101-vs-cameron-norrie-119">Tomas Martin Etcheverry (-101) vs. Cameron Norrie (-119)</h3>



<p>Etcheverry, the 13th seed, takes on 12th seed Norrie in the first of four quarter-final matches on Friday. Norrie is 1-0 against Etchevery, beating him in three sets at last year's Argentina Open. Etcheverry is 10-8 this season, including 8-4 on clay, while Norrie is 12-7 overall and 5-3 on clay.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-casper-ruud-305-vs-matteo-arnaldi-255">Casper Ruud (-305) vs. Matteo Arnaldi (+255)</h3>



<p>Ruud has been one of the best and most consistent players on the ATP Tour this year, but he has yet to win a tournament, losing in three finals, including in last week's Monte-Carlo Masters. Arnaldi beat Ruud in their lone matchup at the Mutua Madrid Open in 2023, but Ruud should return the favor in Barcelona.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-stefanos-tsitsipas-800-vs-facundo-diaz-acosta-575">Stefanos Tsitsipas (-800) vs. Facundo Diaz Acosta (+575)</h3>



<p>Tsitsipas is coming off his first tournament win of the season at the Monte-Carlo Masters, where he beat Ruud, Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, and Khachanov. Expect him to ride that momentum with another victory on Friday to move into the semi-finals.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-dusan-lajovic-141-vs-arthur-fils-161">Dusan Lajovic (+141) vs. Arthur Fils (-161)</h3>



<p>Fils, a talented 19-year-old French player, is poised for a breakout this season and it could come in Barcelona. He's 1-1 in two career matches against Lajovic and beat him earlier this year in straight sets at the Argentina Open.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-finals-prediction">Finals Prediction</h2>



<p>Ruud should win his quarter-final and move past the winner of Etcheverry and Norrie. The Norwegian is due for a title win this season, but he could be in tough if he's up against Tsitsipas for the second consecutive week in a clay court final. I like Ruud as the winner, whether it's against Tsitsipas or Fils.</p>



<p>Pick: Ruud def. Tsitsipas</p>

Preview of Weekend Event: Barcelona Open

The National Basketball Association (NBA) was first founded all the way back in 1946 as that is when the first season was played. There were only a handful of teams in the NBA at that time, but it has continued to grow throughout the years.

The NBA is no longer just a league that is made up of the best basketball players in the United States as it is a league that has grown internationally as well. This league is now full of players from other countries as it is the best professional basketball league in the world.

Every NBA team plays 82 games during the regular season and the top 16 teams make up the NBA Playoffs. The league is split up into conferences and divisions, and there are eight teams from each conference in the postseason.

NBA basketball begins in October, and the NBA Finals take place every single June. This is a league that attracts plenty of attention, and NBA betting is extremely popular as well.

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<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nba" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NBA</h2>
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Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

San Antonio Spurs vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

Detroit Pistons vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

Utah Jazz vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Clippers versus the Spurs? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on KENS. The game will be played at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, TX. The Clippers are the favored team in this Western conference contest against the Spurs. The game's over/under currently sits at 230.5 points.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Antonio Spurs +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, November 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 108-102 in favor of the Clippers.</li><li>Our projections have Kawhi Leonard finishing with Kawhi Leonard points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Los Angeles Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>The Clippers have a below .500 record of 4-7 as they seek to come out on top vs. the Spurs. Away from their home court, the Clippers have a 0-6 record this season, in contrast to their 4-1 record at home.</p><p>Los Angeles has an overall ATS record of 4-7 as they come into today's game. Los Angeles has gone 3-4 against the spread this season when they are the favorites, and they are 1-3 when playing as underdogs.</p><p>The Clippers offense is coming off a game where they scored 106 points against the Rockets. They posted a field goal percentage of 43.4% and connected on 13 threes. In terms of offense, the Clippers have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, putting them 13th in the NBA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 6th in percentage and 14th in three-pointers made.</p><p><p>In the current season, the Clippers defense has excelled, sitting 9th in the NBA by allowing 110.6 points per game.</p><p>Opponents are hitting 52.5% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 34.6% of their three-point attempts.</p></p><h3>Will the Spurs Come Through as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>So far this season, the Spurs have a record of just 3-10, as they look to pick up a win over the Clippers. Currently, in the Western Conference, the team is ranked 15th, and they are 5th in the Southwest division.</p><p>San Antonio's ATS record is currently below .500 at 4-9 for the season. San Antonio has failed to cover the spread in three straight home games and are 2-5 ATS at home compared to 2-4 on the road.</p><p>The Spurs' offense wrapped up their last game with 108 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 111.2 points per contest. Victor Wembanyama is leading the team in scoring at 19.3 points per contest. Zach Collins has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 15.2 going into the game.</p><p><p>Coming into the game, the Spurs will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 124.2 points per game (30th).</p><p>So far this season, the Spurs' defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 12th in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 24.1 times per game vs. San Antonio.</p></p>

Los Angeles Clippers vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction 11/20/23

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Clippers (-181) will host the Warriors (+153) in a divisional matchup. The Clippers are favored by 4.5 points and the over/under line is set at 213.5.</p>

<p>Golden State is 15-14 and has lost two straight games. They are 10th in the Western Conference and 4th in the Pacific Division. The Clippers are 17-13 and are 7th in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Pacific Division.</p><h3>GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Golden State Warriors +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Intuit Dome at 10:00 ET on Friday, December 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 104-103 in favor of the Warriors.</li><li>Our projections have Jonathan Kuminga finishing with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Golden State Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Warriors fell to 15-14 on the season after a 115-113 loss to the Lakers on Wednesday. Golden State, who were -4 point favorites at home, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 228 points went over the pre-game line of 220.</p> <p>After a 23-23 tie in the 1st quarter, the Lakers took control by winning the 2nd and 3rd quarters, leaving the Warriors trailing 84-76 going into the 4th. Golden State made a push in the final quarter, outscoring the Lakers 37-31, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>Stephen Curry hit 8 threes at a 53.3% clip, finishing with 38 points and 6 assists in the Warriors' loss to the Lakers. He scored 17 points in the 4th quarter, and the team made 18 threes, shooting 40% from deep.</p> <p>Andrew Wiggins added 21 points and 12 rebounds, with 10 points in the 1st quarter. Jonathan Kuminga contributed 8 of his 14 points in the final period.</p><p>The Warriors gave up 115 points to the Lakers on Wednesday, with their toughest defensive stretch coming in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed 32 points. Golden State also struggled in the 4th, giving up 31 points, which contributed to their narrow loss.</p> <p>Defensively, the Warriors held the Lakers to 45% shooting from the field, including 35% from beyond the arc, where Los Angeles hit 15 threes. The Lakers also went 18/18 from the free-throw line. Golden State recorded 32 defensive rebounds, allowed 11 offensive boards, and finished with 2 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Clippers Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Clippers improved to 17-13 this season after a 114-110 win over the Grizzlies on Monday. Los Angeles, who entered the game as +4 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total score of 224 points fell short of the 230.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A key moment for the Clippers was an 11-0 run that stretched their lead from 66-61 to 77-61. They outscored the Grizzlies 40-32 in the 3rd quarter and held on in the 4th, winning that period 23-20.</p><p>Norman Powell led the Clippers to a 114-110 win over the Grizzlies, scoring 29 points and hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip. James Harden added 21 points and 9 assists, while Ivica Zubac contributed 20 points and 19 rebounds.</p> <p>The Clippers struggled from beyond the arc, making just 9 threes at 33.3% shooting, and finished with a 43.8% overall field goal percentage. Powell scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, while Derrick Jones added 9 of his 13 points in the same period.</p><p>Despite allowing 110 points, the Clippers' defense came up big in the 4th quarter, giving up just 20 points to help secure the win. Overall, they held the Grizzlies to 38% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Clippers struggled to defend the three, as Memphis hit 16 threes at a 38% clip. The Grizzlies also went to the line 26 times, making 18 free throws. Defensively, the Clippers recorded 15 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

<p>ESPN will be covering the Kinder's Texas Bowl matchup between the Baylor Bears and LSU Tigers, set for Tuesday, December 31st, at 3:30 ET. The game will be played at NRG Stadium in Houston, with LSU technically being the home team, though it is on a neutral site. Both teams enter the game with 8-4 records. The over/under line is at 60.5 points, and LSU is currently favored by -3 points. The money line odds are +109 for Baylor and -131 for LSU.</p><h3>BAYLOR BEARS VS LSU TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Baylor Bears +3</p><p>This game will be played at NRG Stadium at 3:30 ET on Tuesday, December 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BAYLOR BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have the LSU Tigers winning this one by a score of 29 to 28</li><li>Even though we like the LSU Tigers to win, our ATS pick is to take the Baylor Bears at +3</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 60.5 points</li></ul><h3>Can The Baylor Bears Pick Up A Win At NRG Stadium?</h3><p>Baylor enters their Week 1 game against LSU with an 8-4 record. They’ve gone 4-1 at home and 3-2 on the road this season. The Bears have been favored in six of their 12 games, going 5-1 as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>Baylor’s ATS record stands at 8-2, with a +9.4 average scoring margin. They are 4-1 against the spread both at home and on the road, and they’ve covered in five of six games as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record is 6-3-1, with an average line of 54.3 points. This week’s line is set at 60.5 points, with Baylor games averaging 59.9 points per contest.</p><p>Heading into their matchup with LSU, Baylor’s offense is averaging 34.7 points per game, placing them 18th nationally. They are ranked 23rd in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Sawyer Robertson has thrown for 2,626 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions, with a passer rating of 107. Baylor ranks 18th in passer rating nationally.</p> <p>They are 42nd in passing yards per game, averaging 246 yards, and convert 44.2% of their third downs. On the ground, they average 191.4 rushing yards per game. Bryson Washington has rushed for 1,004 yards and 12 touchdowns. Leading receiver Josh Cameron has 643 yards and 9 touchdowns.</p><p>In their recent game against Kansas, Baylor's defense allowed 17 points but gave up 491 total yards, including 211 rushing yards and 280 passing yards. They did manage to force two interceptions, though.</p> <p>So far this season, Baylor’s defense is ranked 49th in the nation, allowing 25.2 points per game. They’ve given up an average of 156.5 rushing yards per game and 227.4 passing yards, with opposing quarterbacks completing 55.7% of their passes.</p><h3>Can The LSU Tigers Take Care Of Business On A Neutral Field?</h3><p>LSU enters Week 1 against Baylor with an 8-4 record. They’ve been strong at home, going 4-1, but have struggled on the road at 2-3. The Tigers have been favored in eight of their 12 games, posting a 6-2 record as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>LSU’s ATS record is 3-7 this season, with a +5.6 average scoring margin. At home, they are 2-3 against the spread and 1-4 on the road. As the favorite, they’ve gone 3-5 ATS.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 60.5 points. LSU’s games have averaged 53.1 points, with an average over/under line of 57.2 points. They are 3-7 against the over/under this season.</p><p>LSU's offense is centered around their passing game, ranking 4th in both passing attempts and completions per game. They are 8th in passing yards, averaging 315.3 yards per game, and are 6th in third-down conversions, converting 49.4% of their attempts. Heading into week 1, LSU is 43rd in points per game, scoring 29.3, but they are 15th in our offensive power rankings.</p> <p>Garrett Nussmeier leads the Tigers with 3,739 passing yards and 26 touchdowns, though he has 11 interceptions and a passer rating of 95. Kyren Lacy has 866 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns. LSU's run game is less effective, averaging 118.2 yards per game. Caden Durham has 689 rushing yards and six touchdowns.</p><p>LSU's defense put together a solid performance in their latest game, allowing just 17 points against Oklahoma. They held the Sooners to 288 total yards, including 110 passing yards, and forced one interception. Oklahoma ran the ball 41 times, gaining 178 yards on the ground.</p> <p></p><p>So far this season, LSU's defense is giving up 23.8 points per game. They rank 67th nationally in passing yards allowed, surrendering 205.7 yards per game, and 88th in rushing yards, allowing 151.2 yards per game on 32 rushing attempts per contest.</p>

Baylor Bears vs LSU Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction Kinder's Texas Bowl

<p>The Phoenix Suns (-128) are favored by 2 points (-110) over the Dallas Mavericks (+108) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 225.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Footprint Center in Phoenix. The Suns are 8th in the West with a record of 15-14, while the Mavericks are 4th with a record of 19-11. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 ET and the game can be seen on AZFa.</p><h3>DALLAS MAVERICKS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Mavericks +2</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Friday, December 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS MAVERICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 109-100 in favor of the Mavericks.</li><li>Our projections have Kyrie Irving finishing with 24 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Mavericks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Mavericks Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>The Mavericks fell to 19-11 on the season after a 105-99 loss to the Timberwolves on Wednesday. Dallas, favored by 5 points at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 204 fell well short of the 222.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Dallas struggled early, getting outscored 31-16 in the 2nd quarter. They trailed 90-68 entering the 4th but made a push, going on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit to 81-70. They finished strong, outscoring Minnesota 31-15 in the final quarter, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>Kyrie Irving poured in 39 points, including 15 in the 4th quarter, in the Mavericks' 99-point effort against the Timberwolves. Luka Dončić added 14 points, with 11 coming in the opening quarter.</p> <p>As a team, Dallas shot 41.4% from the field, connecting on 16 threes at a 37.2% clip. Klay Thompson hit 4 threes, finishing with 12 points, 6 of which came in the final period.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where the Mavericks held the Timberwolves to just 15 points, they couldn't overcome their struggles in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, allowing 31 and 33 points, respectively, in a 105-99 loss. Overall, Dallas gave up 46% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Mavericks also had trouble defending the three, as Minnesota hit 14 threes at a 43% clip. Dallas sent the Timberwolves to the line 13 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Mavericks recorded 6 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can Phoenix Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>With a 110-100 win over the Nuggets on Wednesday, the Suns moved above .500 for the season, now sitting at 15-14. Phoenix, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread at home.</p> <p>The game’s total of 210 points fell well short of the 231.5 O/U line. Phoenix took control by outscoring Denver 27-22 in the 3rd quarter and maintained their lead by winning the 4th quarter 25-22.</p><p>Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal each put up 27 points in the Suns' win over the Nuggets, with Durant adding 6 assists despite shooting just 34.6% from the field. Beal connected on 3 threes at 42.9%, while Tyus Jones also hit 3 from deep, shooting 60% from beyond the arc and finishing with 17 points on 77.8% shooting overall.</p> <p>The Suns made 11 threes as a team, shooting 30.6% from long range and 46.6% overall. Durant scored 10 of his points in the 1st quarter, while Beal added 8 in the 4th.</p><p>Despite a shaky start, giving up 34 points in the 1st quarter, the Suns tightened up their defense, allowing just 22 points in each of the final three quarters to secure a win over the Nuggets. Phoenix limited Denver to 100 points on 46% shooting.</p> <p>The Suns excelled at defending the three, holding the Nuggets to 27% shooting from beyond the arc, with only 8 made threes. Phoenix also recorded 12 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p>

<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 9:00 ET, the Cleveland Cavaliers (-135) will take on the Denver Nuggets (+114) in a non-conference matchup. The Cavaliers are currently favored by 2.5 points and have won five straight games. The Nuggets are 5th in the Western Conference with a record of 16-12, while the Cavaliers are 1st in the East at 26-4.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver and can be seen on ALT.</p><h3>CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 9:00 ET on Friday, December 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 129-110 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.0% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Cavaliers Offense Score Enough in Denver?</h3><p>The Cavaliers improved to 26-4 on the season with a 124-113 win over the Jazz on Monday. Playing at home, Cleveland was favored by 14 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 237.5 went over the line of 232.5 by 4.5 points.</p> <p>Cleveland led 29-27 after the 1st quarter and 60-56 at halftime. A strong 3rd quarter, where they outscored Utah 39-32, gave them a 99-88 lead going into the 4th, where both teams scored 25 points.</p><p>The Cavaliers hit 20 threes at a 43.5% clip in their win over the Jazz, finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.3%. Darius Garland led the way with 23 points and 8 assists, while Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley each contributed 22 points, with Mobley adding 10 rebounds.</p> <p>Garland scored 9 of his 23 points in the 2nd quarter, while Mitchell and Mobley each added 6 points in the 4th. Sam Merrill was a key contributor in the 3rd, scoring 14 of his 20 points in the quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Cavaliers gave up 113 points to the Jazz but held them to 41% shooting from the field. Cleveland allowed 27 points in the 1st quarter, 29 in the 2nd, and 32 in the 3rd before tightening up in the 4th, where they gave up just 25 points.</p> <p>The Cavaliers struggled to defend the three, with the Jazz hitting 19 threes at a 43% clip. Cleveland sent Utah to the line 26 times, where they made 18 free throws. The Cavaliers recorded 10 steals and 3 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can the Nuggets Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Nuggets fell to 16-12 this season after a 110-100 road loss to the Suns on Wednesday. Denver, favored by 2.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 210 fell well short of the 231.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>Denver trailed 38-34 after the 1st quarter but edged the Suns 22-20 in the 2nd. However, Phoenix pulled ahead by outscoring the Nuggets 27-22 in the 3rd, and Denver couldn’t close the gap in the 4th, where they were outscored 25-22.</p><p>Nikola Jokić led the Nuggets with 25 points and 15 rebounds in their 110-100 loss to the Suns, scoring 15 of his points in the first quarter. Michael Porter Jr. added 22 points, while Russell Westbrook contributed 17.</p> <p>Denver struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 8 threes at 27.6%, and finished with a 46.2% overall shooting percentage. Porter connected on 3 threes at 37.5%, while Jokić made 2, shooting 28.6% from deep.</p><p>The Nuggets struggled defensively in the 1st quarter, giving up 38 points, but they tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 20. They allowed 27 points in the 3rd and 25 in the 4th, ultimately giving up 110 points in the loss to the Suns.</p> <p>Denver held Phoenix to 30% shooting from three, with the Suns making 11 threes. The Suns also went 17/20 from the free-throw line. The Nuggets finished with 32 defensive rebounds, allowing 12 offensive boards, and recorded 3 steals and 2 blocks.</p>

<p>The money line odds for Tuesday's Brewers vs. Pirates matchup have the Brewers as the favorite, with their odds sitting at -140 compared to the Pirates at +120. First pitch from PNC Park is set for 6:40 PM ET, and the over/under line is currently at 8 runs.</p>

<p>SN PT will be televising this game, and Milwaukee is currently 1st in the NL Central with a record of 89-67, while the Pirates are 5th in the division at 73-83. Tobias Myers will be going for the Brewers, while the Pirates are set to start Bailey Falter.</p><h3>MILWAUKEE BREWERS VS PITTSBURGH PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Brewers Moneyline -140</p><p>This game will be played at PNC Park at 6:40 ET on Tuesday, September 24th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE BREWERS VS PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Brewers winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Pirates to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Brewers Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Diamondbacks, the Brewers closed out the series with a 10-9 win. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at -138 on the money line. It was a seven-run 3rd inning that really turned things in their favor, and the Diamondbacks could only score one run in the 3rd. Arizona added another three runs in the 7th to make things interesting, but the Brewers's bullpen was able to close things out. </p>

<p>Franke Montas had a rough outing, giving up seven earned runs on six hits and issuing two walks. The Brewers also went deep three times in the 3rd inning, with Willy Adames, Rhys Hoskins, and Garrett Mitchell all going deep. Adames was 3/5 with two doubles, a run scored, and a RBI.</p><p>With an overall record of 89-67, the Brewers lead the NL Central by 9.5 games over the Cubs. The Brewers will be on the road for today's game vs. the Pirates, and they are 30-19 against other teams in the NL Central this year.</p>

<p>Milwaukee has dropped four of their last five games, with three of those losses coming vs. the Diamondbacks. The Brewers are 5-5 over their last 10 games and lost the final game of the series vs. the Diamondbacks.</p><p>When the Brewers are on the road, they are a solid bet against the run line, as they are 43-35 on the run line for the season. Their run line record is 4-0 over their last four road games, and their average run differential on the road is +1.1 runs per game. They have been a better bet against the run line as the underdog, going 44-23 on the run line in those games.</p><p>The Milwaukee Brewers are on the road today against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs. The Brewers have played in games with an average combined run total of 8.8 this season, and their over/under record is 79-67. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 12-12-5. Overall, 53.8% of their games have had over/under lines set at over 8 runs.</p><p> Milwaukee is sending right-hander Tobias Myers to the mound today vs. the Pirates. He has made 24 starts this season and has a record of 8-6 with a 3.05 ERA. Myers' WHIP for the season is currently 1.19, and opponents are batting .235 off him this year. In his 24 starts, Myers has turned in seven quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Myers took the loss vs. the Diamondbacks, giving up three earned runs in four innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Myers has been much better at home this year, coming in with a 3.37 ERA compared to 3.27 on the road.</p><p>William Contreras has been swinging a hot bat for the Brewers of late, going 6/13 in his last four games with a home run. For the season, he is batting .285 and is 2nd on the team with 92 RBIs. Willy Adames has been the Brewers' top power threat, as his 32 home runs are the most on the team and 9th in the league. Adames is also 4th in the league in RBIs, with 110.</p>

<p>As a team, the Brewers are 5th in the league in runs scored at 4.8 per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.1 runs per contest. Overall, they are a good offensive team in terms of batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. Not only do they walk a lot, but they also don't strike out very often.</p><h3>Pirates Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Reds, the Pirates closed out the series with a 2-0 win. This was especially big, as they were the slight favorite at -109 on the money line. It was a good start for the Pirates, as they got on the board with a run in the 1st inning and added another run in the 5th.</p>

<p>Paul Skenes put together a good start for the Pirates, going five innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just two walks and struck out nine Reds batters. Oneil Cruz came up with the big hit, a home run in the 1st inning, and Nick Yorke went 1/3 with a homer.</p><p>Pittsburgh is 5th in the NL Central with an overall record of 73-83, putting them 16 games behind the Brewers for the division lead. The Pirates are 24-25 in divisional games this year, and they trail the Reds by 2.5 games for the 4th spot in the division. The Pirates closed out their series vs. the Reds with a loss and are just 3-7 across their last 10 games.</p>

<p>At home, the Pirates are 38-40 this year compared to a 35-43 mark on the road. As the underdog, Pittsburgh is 39-55 this year, and they are 34-28 when favored. So far, they have dropped three straight series and have an overall series record of 20-24-5.</p><p>When it comes to the run line, the Pirates have been a better bet on the road than at home, going 45-33 vs. 38-40. They've been a better bet as an underdog (59-35) than as a favorite (24-38). Their average run differential is -0.5 runs per game, and they've been outscored by 0.4 runs per game on the road and 0.5 runs per game at home.</p><p>Today, the Pittsburgh Pirates will play host to the Milwaukee Brewers in a game with an over/under line of 8 runs. The Pirates have seen an average of 8.7 runs per game in their contests this season, and their over/under record sits at 75-79. When the over/under line has been set at 8 runs, the Pirates have gone 16-19. Overall, 50% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8 runs, and their under streak is currently at 2.</p><p>Bailey Falter gets the start for the Pirates today vs. the Brewers and comes into the game with a record of 8-8 and an ERA of 4.15. Looking at his overall numbers, Falter has made 26 starts, and opponents are batting .251 off him this season. In his 26 appearances, Falter has turned in eight quality starts and is averaging 6.16 strikeouts per nine innings. The left-hander most recently faced the Cardinals, where he took the loss, giving up two earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts.</p><p>So far this season, the Pirates are averaging just 4.1 runs per game, which is 23rd in the league. They have been even worse on the road, averaging just 3.9 runs per game. As a team, they are batting just .236 and are near the bottom of the league in home runs and slugging percentage. However, they do have the 9th best BABIP in the league.</p>

<p>Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz have been the Pirates' top power threats this season, with Reynolds leading the team with 22 home runs and Cruz right behind him with 21. Reynolds also leads the team with 85 RBIs and is batting .276. Cruz comes into the game on a three-game hitting streak and has gone 4/14 with two homers over his last five games.</p>

Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction 9/24/24

<p>The 2022 Stanley Cup goes on Friday, May 6, with the Eastern Conference First Round clash at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, so we have prepared the best Maple Leafs vs. Lightning betting pick and odds for Game 3.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Toronto took the first blood in this series, smashing Tampa Bay 5-0 as -120 home favorites. The reigning champions bounced back in Game 2 and beat the Maple Leafs 5-3 as +115 moneyline dogs. The Lightning are small -115 home favorites for Friday’s clash, while the totals sit at 6.5 goals on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/">Bookmaker Sportsbook</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>The Maple Leafs slowed down in Game 2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>The Toronto Maple Leafs were terrific in the opening clash of this series, holding the reigning champs to only 24 shots. Auston Matthews netted a couple of goals and made one assist, while Mitchell Marner scored a goal and had a couple of dishes.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The Maple Leafs failed to replicate this performance last Wednesday. They allowed 34 shots to the Bolts, who had a 3-1 lead at the end of the second period. After just 5:38 of play in the third, the Maple Leafs trailed by four goals, while Marner and Alexander Kerfoot scored consolation goals down the stretch.&nbsp;</p>



<p>After posting a shutout in the opener, Jack Campbell yielded five goals in Game 2. The 30-year-old netminder went 31-9-6 last regular season, posting a 2.64 GAA and .914 save percentage. He also had five shutouts.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>The Lightning need more from their defense&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>The Tampa Bay Lightning had a bad day in the office in Game 1, though they took 20 hits more than their opponents (56-36). It was a violent contest, as the Bolts and Maple Leafs combined for a whopping 113 penalty minutes.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The reigning champs played well in the second game of the series. Andrei Vasilevskiy posted 31 saves, Nikita Kucherov had one goal and a couple of assists, while defenseman Victor Hedman added one goal and three dishes. The Lightning went 3-for-7 with the man advantage.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Vasilevskiy went 39-18-5 last regular season. The 27-year-old goalie tallied a 2.49 GAA and .916 save percentage, but Vasilevskiy recorded only a couple of shutouts. The Lightning ranked sixth in the NHL in goals allowed per game (2.78).&nbsp;</p>



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



<p><strong>Toronto:&nbsp;</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-4 in the last five games played in May&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Tampa Bay:</strong></p>



<ul><li>6-2 in the last eight games overall&nbsp;</li><li>6-1 in the last seven games at home&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Pick&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>The first-round series between the Maple Leafs and Lightning is a joy to watch, but betting on their encounters is a tough job. Just keep in mind their final two meetings of the 2021-22 regular season. Toronto trounced Tampa Bay 6-2 on April 4, while the Lightning routed the Maple Leafs 8-1 on April 21.&nbsp;</p>



<p>I think the Lightning are a better defensive team than the Maple Leafs, so I lean toward the hosts in Game 3. Toronto was yielding 3.07 goals per contest in the regular season (19<sup>th</sup> in the NHL), but the Maple Leafs also owned the second-highest scoring offense in the league (3.80).&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Tampa Bay Lightning at -115&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>Four of the last five encounters between the Maple Leafs and Lightning have produced eight or more goals in the total. I highly doubt chances to see another shutout in this playoff series, so give me the over on the totals despite a 6.5-goal line.&nbsp;</p>



<p>I’ve mentioned how good Toronto’s offense has been thus far. The Maple Leafs had the best power-play percentage in the NHL (27.3%). On the other side, the Lightning were tallying 3.48 goals per contest (tied-7<sup>th</sup> in the NHL) while posting the eighth-best power-play percentage (23.9).&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go over 6.5 goals at +100&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

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