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<p>At 9:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings will travel to take on the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. The Kings are currently 7.5-point underdogs and +249 on the moneyline. Sacramento is 23-20 on the season and has won three straight games. The Nuggets are 27-16 and have also won three straight. Denver is favored by 7.5 and -307 on the moneyline.</p>

<p>This Western Conference matchup can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line is currently set at 240.5 points.</p><h3>SACRAMENTO KINGS VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-131 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Kings finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Kings Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>The Kings improved to 23-20 on the season with a 123-117 win over the Warriors on Wednesday. Sacramento was favored by 7.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, winning by six. The game’s total of 240 points went over the 231.5-point line.</p> <p>After falling behind 65-48 at halftime, the Kings turned things around with a 37-20 third quarter. They went on a 14-0 run, taking the score from 85-76 to 90-85, and outscored the Warriors 38-32 in the final quarter to secure the win.</p><p>DeMar DeRozan's 32 points and 57.1% shooting led the Kings to a win over the Warriors, with DeRozan hitting 3 threes at 50% efficiency. Domantas Sabonis added 26 points and 18 rebounds, shooting 66.7% and also making 2 threes at 50%. Malik Monk contributed 20 points, though he struggled from deep, hitting just 28.6% of his threes.</p> <p>The Kings shot 50.6% from the field and 36.7% from three, making 11 threes overall. DeRozan scored 19 points in the 3rd quarter, while Monk and De'Aaron Fox added 9 and 8 points respectively in the 4th.</p><p>Despite a rough 2nd quarter where they allowed 41 points, the Kings' defense tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 20 points to help secure the win. Overall, they allowed 117 points on 46% shooting from the Warriors.</p> <p>Sacramento struggled to defend the three, with Golden State hitting 22 threes at a 45% clip. The Kings sent the Warriors to the line 13 times, where they made 9 free throws. Defensively, the Kings recorded 9 steals and 7 blocks.</p><h3>Will Denver Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><p>With a dominant 144-109 win over the 76ers on Tuesday, the Nuggets improved to 27-16 on the season. Playing at home, Denver entered the game as -11.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 253, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 233.</p> <p>Denver took control early, leading 35-27 after the 1st quarter and 42-40 in the 2nd. They pulled away in the 3rd, outscoring the 76ers 40-27, and finished strong by holding Philadelphia to just 15 points in the 4th. A key 12-0 run extended their lead from 124-104 to 136-104.</p><p>The Nuggets put up 144 points in their win over the 76ers, shooting 61.2% from the field and hitting 16 threes at a 51.6% clip. Nikola Jokic led the way with 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists, shooting 66.7% from the floor.</p> <p>Julian Strawther added 23 points, including 14 in the 2nd quarter, and Christian Braun contributed 20 points, scoring 8 in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.</p><p>Despite a rough 2nd quarter where they allowed 40 points, the Nuggets tightened up defensively in the 4th, giving up just 15 points to secure a 144-109 win over the 76ers. Overall, Denver held Philadelphia to 109 points on 45% shooting.</p> <p>The Nuggets sent the 76ers to the line only 8 times, where they made 6 free throws. Denver also grabbed 37 defensive rebounds while giving up 8 offensive boards. They added 7 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p>

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<p>At 10:00 ET, the Golden State Warriors (-120) will host the Chicago Bulls (+100) at Chase Center. The Warriors are favored by 1.5 points and are currently on a two-game losing streak. The over/under line for this non-conference matchup is set at 231 points.</p>

<p>This game will be televised on NBCS and will be played in San Francisco. The Bulls (19-25) are 10th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Central Division. The Warriors (21-22) are 11th in the Western Conference and 5th in the Pacific Division.</p><h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-99 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have Zach LaVine finishing with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 18 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Bulls Lock in a Win at San Francisco?</h3><p>The Bulls improved to 19-25 on the season with a 112-99 road win over the Clippers on Monday. Chicago, who entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game were 211, falling short of the 227.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After a 10-0 run by the Clippers in the 2nd quarter, Chicago responded by dominating the 3rd quarter, outscoring L.A. 36-16. They entered the 4th with an 84-66 lead and held on despite the Clippers outscoring them 33-28 in the final period.</p><p>In the Bulls' win over the Clippers, Zach LaVine led the way with 35 points, hitting 5 threes at 41.7% and shooting 52.4% overall. Josh Giddey and Talen Horton-Tucker each contributed 18 points, with Giddey shooting 77.8% from the field.</p> <p>Chicago made 15 threes, shooting 32.6% from deep and 40.4% overall. LaVine scored 15 points in the 3rd quarter and added 11 more in the 4th, while Horton-Tucker put up 8 points in the final period.</p><p>The Bulls' defense was strong in their win over the Clippers, holding them to 99 points on 39% shooting. Chicago had standout defensive performances in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing just 18 and 16 points, respectively.</p> <p>Chicago was particularly effective at defending the three, with the Clippers hitting just 9 threes at a 21% rate. The Bulls also contributed 7 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can Golden State Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Warriors fell to 21-22 on the season after a 123-117 road loss to the Kings on Wednesday. Golden State entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total score of 240 points exceeded the O/U line of 231.5 by 8.5 points.</p> <p>Golden State took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Sacramento 41-28, but the Kings responded with a 37-20 3rd quarter. After tying the game at 85 going into the 4th, the Kings went on a 14-0 run to take the lead, and the Warriors couldn’t recover.</p><p>In their 123-117 loss to the Kings, the Warriors connected on 22 threes, shooting 45.8% from deep and 46.7% overall. Andrew Wiggins led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 threes at a 45.5% clip.</p> <p>Buddy Hield also made 5 threes, finishing with 17 points, while Gui Santos added 16 points, going 4-for-5 from beyond the arc. Santos scored 11 of his points in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>The Warriors started strong defensively, giving up just 20 points in the 1st quarter, but they struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 37 points in the 3rd and 38 in the 4th, leading to a 123-117 loss to the Kings. Golden State allowed Sacramento to shoot 50% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Warriors held the Kings to 11 made threes on 36% shooting. They also limited Sacramento to just 5 offensive rebounds. Golden State finished with 5 steals and 2 blocks.</p>

Chicago Bulls vs Golden State Warriors Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the 49ers and Shockers. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Shockers at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, KS. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 149.5 points, and Wichita State is favored by -11 vs. Charlotte in a American Athletic conference matchup.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE 49ERS VS WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte 49ers +11</p><p>This game will be played at Charles Koch Arena at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE 49ERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Shockers.</li><li>Even though we have Wichita State winning straight-up, we like Charlotte at +11.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the 49ers Win in Wichita?</h3><p>Charlotte's season record dropped to 6-10 after a 69-63 road loss to Tulsa on Sunday. The 49ers entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Charlotte trailed 39-31 at halftime but outscored Tulsa 32-30 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the 143.5 O/U line.</p><p>Charlotte's offense put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 44.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They connected on 58.3% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 32% from beyond the arc, making 8 of 25 threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 61.1%, going 11 for 18.</p> <p>Dwon Odom led the way with 22 points, shooting 71.4% overall and hitting his only three-point attempt. Nik Graves added 19 points, shooting 50% from the field and 3 of 6 from three-point range. Kylan Blackmon contributed 18 points, hitting 3 of 9 from deep.</p><p>Charlotte's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 69 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 64% of their two-point attempts, with 22 makes on 34 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Charlotte held their opponent to 5/17 shooting, or 29%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 10 for 76%. Charlotte allowed 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Shockers Win at Home?</h3><p>Wichita State fell to 9-6 on the season after an 88-75 road loss to UTSA on Saturday. The Shockers entered the game as 5.5-point favorites but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 47-32 at halftime, Wichita State put up 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 163 went over the pre-game line of 160.5.</p><p>Wichita State put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.8%. They connected on 40% of their three-point attempts, going 6 for 15, while hitting 52% from inside the arc. The Shockers also grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 20 assists.</p> <p>Xavier Bell led the way with 23 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep, while Quincy Ballard was nearly perfect, shooting 11 of 12 for 22 points. Marcus Millender and Damari Monsanto each hit 5 threes, with Monsanto shooting 75% overall in just 18 minutes.</p><p>Wichita State struggled defensively, giving up 88 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 52% from the field. The Shockers couldn’t contain the two-point attack, as they gave up 17 baskets on 31 attempts, a 54% shooting rate.</p> <p>The Shockers also had trouble defending the three-point line, where their opponent shot 50%, hitting 15 of 30 attempts. Wichita State sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 9 free throws, shooting 64%.</p>

Charlotte 49ers vs Wichita State Shockers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Wolverines and Boilermakers. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on FOX, and it's hosted by the Boilermakers at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, IN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 151.5 points, and Purdue is favored by -3.5 to win at home against Michigan.</p><h3>MICHIGAN WOLVERINES VS PURDUE BOILERMAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Purdue Boilermakers -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Mackey Arena at 8:00 ET on Friday, January 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PURDUE BOILERMAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Boilermakers.</li><li>Not only will Purdue pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Michigan Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Michigan improved to 14-4 on the season with an 80-76 win over Northwestern on Sunday. The Wolverines were -9 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread, winning by just four points. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.</p> <p>After trailing 35-30 at halftime, Michigan turned things around in the second half, outscoring Northwestern 50-41 to secure the win.</p><p>Michigan's offense put up 80 points in their last game, despite shooting just 36.1% from the field and 25.9% from three-point range. They hit 7 of 27 attempts from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 42.6%.</p> <p>Vladislav Goldin led the way with 31 points, hitting 3 of 6 threes and shooting 56.2% overall. The Wolverines also got a big contribution from the free-throw line, making 29 of 37 attempts for a 78.4% success rate.</p><p>Even with Michigan's defense holding their opponent to 36% shooting, the Wolverines couldn't keep them off the free-throw line, where they gave up 29 points on 37 attempts. Michigan's defense allowed 76 points overall, with 15 field goals coming from two-point range at a 44% clip.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Michigan limited their opponent to just 7 made threes on 27 attempts, a 25% shooting performance. The Wolverines also conceded 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Are Purdue Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Purdue Boilermakers Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Purdue’s season record dropped to 15-5 after a 73-70 home loss to Ohio State on Tuesday. The Boilermakers, who were -10.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Purdue led 41-28 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 29 points while allowing 45. The total points for the game reached 143, surpassing the over/under line of 140.5.</p><p>Purdue put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.9%. They hit 51.1% of their two-point attempts and connected on 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 3 of 9 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, they converted 75%, going 15 for 20.</p> <p>Offensively, Trey Kaufman-Renn led the way with 26 points, shooting 68.8% from the field. Micah Parrish added 22 points, hitting 6 of 8 from three-point range, finishing with an 80% shooting performance overall. Braden Smith contributed 8 assists, despite shooting just 21.4% from the floor.</p><p>Despite Purdue's defensive efforts, they couldn't hold their opponents under 73 points, as they allowed them to shoot 48% from the field, with 26 made baskets on 54 attempts. Most of the damage came from inside the arc, where Purdue gave up 23 two-point field goals on 45 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Purdue's defense held their opponents to just 3 made threes on 9 attempts, a 33% success rate. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 75%. Purdue also gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Michigan Wolverines vs Purdue Boilermakers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/24/25

<p>At 7:00 ET, the 8-30 Toronto Raptors will travel to take on the 19-19 Detroit Pistons. The Pistons are currently favored by 4.5 points and the over/under line is set at 230.5.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and can be seen on TSN.</p><h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Raptors +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 161-110 in favor of the Raptors.</li><li>Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.3% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Raptors Pull Off a Win at Detroit?</h3><p>Toronto’s season record dropped to 8-30 after a 132-126 road loss to the Cavaliers on Thursday. Despite being +13.5 point underdogs, the Raptors kept it close, losing by just six points. The game’s total of 258 points exceeded the O/U line of 234.5 by 23.5 points.</p> <p>Toronto jumped out to an early lead with a 10-0 run, but Cleveland fought back, tying the game by halftime. The Raptors took a 103-98 lead into the 4th quarter after a strong 3rd quarter, but the Cavaliers outscored them 34-23 in the final period to seal the win.</p><p>In their 132-126 loss to the Cavaliers, the Raptors shot 59.6% from the field, connecting on 14 threes at a 45.2% clip. Scottie Barnes led the way with 24 points, adding 10 rebounds and 8 assists, while Chris Boucher hit 5 threes, finishing with 23 points and 12 boards.</p> <p>Boucher scored 11 points in the 1st quarter, and Jamal Shead added 9 of his 15 points in the 3rd. Barnes contributed 10 points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Raptors struggled defensively against the Cavaliers, giving up 132 points on 52% shooting. Toronto allowed 27 points in the 1st quarter before conceding 34 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, and 37 in the 3rd.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cavaliers hit 18 threes at a 40% clip. Toronto also sent Cleveland to the line 25 times, where they made 20 free throws. The Raptors finished with 9 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Does Detroit Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Detroit fell to 19-19 on the season after a 107-104 home loss to the Warriors on Thursday. The Pistons, who were +2.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, and the game’s total of 211 points came in well under the O/U line of 221.5.</p> <p>Golden State took control with an 11-0 run, turning a 45-35 deficit into a 46-45 lead. Detroit battled back, outscoring the Warriors 30-25 in the 4th quarter, but couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Cade Cunningham's 18-point fourth quarter was the highlight of his 32-point performance in the Pistons' 107-104 loss to the Warriors. He shot 57.1% from the field and hit 3 threes at a 50% rate, adding 8 assists and 6 rebounds.</p> <p>Malik Beasley contributed 21 points, knocking down 4 threes despite shooting just 28.6% from deep. The Pistons made 14 threes as a team, shooting 35.9% from beyond the arc and 45.3% overall.</p><p>Defensively, the Pistons allowed 107 points to the Warriors, giving up 32 points in the 2nd quarter but limiting Golden State to 25 points in the 1st, 3rd, and 4th quarters.</p> <p>Detroit sent the Warriors to the line 16 times, where they made 10 free throws. The Pistons also recorded 7 steals and 7 blocks in the game.</p>

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