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<p>The Pilots and Rainbow Warriors are set to face off at 11:30 ET on ESPN2. The Rainbow Warriors will host the game at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 149.5 points, and the Rainbow Warriors are favored to win at home vs. the Pilots.</p><h3>PORTLAND PILOTS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors -9</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 11:30 ET on Thursday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-65 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.</li><li>Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Portland Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Portland enters today's game against Hawaii with a 6-6 season record. In their previous ten away games, including those from last year, Portland is 2-8. Portland has a 5-4 record vs. the spread heading into today's game. In their last five games, they are 2-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Portland comes in with an over/under record of 2-7-0 through 12 games, with their games averaging a combined 153 points per game so far. The Pilots have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 151 points per game.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Portland offense put up just 63 points vs. the Grand Canyon Antelopes. Overall, they are now averaging 77 points per game which is 100th in the country. Tyler Robertson is leading the team in scoring at 16.8 points per contest. Tyler Harris has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 12.7 going into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Portland defense is giving up an average of 78.0 points per contest. Against Grand Canyon in their most recent game, the Portland defense gave up a total of 91 points while allowing Grand Canyon to hit 48% of their shots.</p><h3>Will the Rainbow Warriors Win at Stan Sheriff Center?</h3><p>Hawaii comes into this game with a 7-2 record overall after playing nine games. In their last three home games, which includes last year, Hawaii has gone 2-1. As of now, Hawaii's against the spread record stands at 3-2 going into today's game. The Rainbow Warriors have gone 2-1 vs. the spread on the road and 1-1 vs. the spread at home.</p><p>After nine games, Hawaii has an over/under record of 2-2-1, with their games averaging a combined 143.4 points per game so far. The Rainbow Warriors have an over/under record of 1-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 146 points per game.</p><p>The Hawaii offense is coming off a game in which they scored 66 points vs. Utah. Overall their field goal percentage was 42.1% while connecting on 9 threes. In terms of offense, the Rainbow Warriors have a season-long field goal percentage of 48%, putting them 90th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 95th in percentage and 140th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Hawaii defense is giving up an average of 67.0 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Utah, the Runnin' Utes finished with a field goal percentage of 52% and a total of 79 points vs. Hawaii.</p>

Portland Pilots vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/23

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<p>The Knights and Red Raiders are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Red Raiders will host the game at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, TX. The over/under for this Big 12 conference contest is set at 146.5 points, with Texas Tech being favored by -12.5 at home against UCF.</p><h3>UCF KNIGHTS VS TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UCF Knights +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Supermarkets Arena at 2:00 ET on Tuesday, December 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UCF KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Red Raiders.</li><li>Even though we have Texas Tech winning straight-up, we like UCF at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Knights Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>UCF improved to 9-2 on the season with an 86-66 win over Jacksonville on Saturday. The Knights, who were -13.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>UCF took control early, leading 47-29 at halftime. They scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 152 went over the pre-game line of 142.5.</p><p>UCF's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 86 points on 58.7% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69.6%, thanks in part to hitting 10 of 17 from beyond the arc, shooting 58.8% from three.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Knights were nearly automatic, knocking down 22 of 25 attempts for 88%. Keyshawn Hall led the way with 21 points and 4 assists, while Jordan Ivy-Curry added 19 points, connecting on 5 of 9 threes.</p><p>UCF's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 66 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 58% from the field. That included 58% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 17 of 29 shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, UCF allowed 10 made threes on 17 attempts, also at a 58% clip. They sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 22 free throws for 88%. UCF did manage to limit offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.</p><h3>Do the Red Raiders Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Texas Tech Red Raiders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Texas Tech improved to 9-2 on the season with a dominant 101-57 win over Lamar on Saturday. The Red Raiders were heavy favorites at -25 and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 158 exceeded the over/under line of 141.5.</p> 

<p>Texas Tech took control early, leading 49-22 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, scoring 52 points and allowing 35.</p><p>Texas Tech's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 101 points while shooting 55.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.6%, thanks in part to their 63.9% shooting on two-pointers and 44.8% from beyond the arc. They also connected on 88.9% of their free throws, hitting 16 of 18 attempts.</p> <p>Darrion Williams led the way with 23 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 4 of 6 from three-point range. Christian Anderson added 20 points, shooting 80% from the field, while Chance McMillian contributed 19 points, going 3 of 6 from deep. The Red Raiders also dished out 19 assists and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds in the win.</p><p>Despite Texas Tech's defensive struggles, allowing 57 points, they gave up a 55% shooting performance, with the opposing team hitting 36 of 65 shots. Inside the arc, the Red Raiders allowed 23 baskets on 36 attempts, a 63% two-point shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Texas Tech's defense couldn't contain the three-point shooters, who went 13 for 29, shooting 44%. The opposing team also capitalized on their trips to the free-throw line, making 16 of 18 free throws, an 88% success rate. Texas Tech also allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

UCF Knights vs Texas Tech Red Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/31/24

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-162) will host the Memphis Grizzlies (+136) in a Western Conference matchup. The Kings are favored by 3.5 points and have won two straight games. The over/under line is set at 238.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento and can be seen on NBCS. The Grizzlies are 23-11 and currently 2nd in the Western Conference. The Kings are 15-19 and 12th in the West.</p><h3>MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 10:00 ET on Friday, January 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 134-114 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 47.2% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Grizzlies Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Memphis improved to 23-11 on the season with a 117-112 win over the Suns on Tuesday. The Grizzlies, who were +5.5 point underdogs, not only won straight up but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 229, falling short of the 238.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Memphis jumped out to a 36-26 lead after the 1st quarter and extended it by halftime. The Suns made a push with a 10-0 run, but Memphis held a 91-86 lead going into the 4th quarter, where both teams scored 26 points.</p><p>Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies to a win over the Suns, scoring 38 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 44.4%. Desmond Bane added 31 points, 7 assists, and 4 threes, shooting 52% overall and 50% from deep. Luke Kennard contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds, making 3 threes at a 50% clip.</p> <p>Jackson scored 19 of his points in the 1st quarter and added 10 more in the 4th. Bane put up 13 points in the 2nd quarter, while Jaylen Wells scored 8 of his 11 points in the same period. As a team, the Grizzlies made 15 threes, shooting 34.1% from beyond the arc and 42.6% overall.</p><p>Defensively, the Grizzlies gave up 112 points to the Suns but managed to hold them to just 26 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, helping secure the win. Memphis allowed Phoenix to shoot 45% from the field.</p> <p>The Grizzlies did a great job defending the three, with the Suns hitting only 9 threes at a 30% rate. Memphis also recorded 10 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Will the Kings Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>The Kings improved to 15-19 on the season with a 113-107 win over the 76ers on Wednesday. Sacramento, playing at home, was favored by 6.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game finished just under the O/U line of 220.5, with 220 combined points.</p> <p>Sacramento took control with a 10-0 run, turning a 54-47 deficit into a 57-54 lead. After falling behind 89-80 going into the 4th quarter, the Kings dominated the final period, outscoring the 76ers 33-18 to secure the win.</p><p>De'Aaron Fox led the Kings to a win over the 76ers, scoring 35 points on 81.2% shooting. He added 14 points in the 4th quarter. Malik Monk contributed 10 of his 20 points in the final period.</p> <p>The Kings shot 48.8% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29% with 9 made threes. DeMar DeRozan added 18 points, and Domantas Sabonis chipped in 17.</p><p>Despite allowing 107 points on 47% shooting from the field, the Kings' defense came up big in the 4th quarter, holding the 76ers to just 18 points to secure the win. Sacramento gave up 30 points in the 1st quarter and 32 in the 3rd but tightened up when it mattered most.</p> <p>The Kings allowed 15 made threes at a 37% clip and sent the 76ers to the line 14 times, where they hit 12 free throws. Sacramento finished with 31 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and added 11 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 1/3/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Tigers and Bulldogs face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, TN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Bryant as the -7 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 155.5 points.</p><h3>TENNESSEE STATE TIGERS VS BRYANT BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Bryant Bulldogs -7</p><p>This game will be played at McKenzie Arena at 4:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BRYANT BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will Bryant pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Tennessee State Stun the Crowd at McKenzie Arena?</h3><p>Tennessee State fell to Chattanooga 85-78 on Monday. The Tigers, who were +10.5 point underdogs, covered the spread in the loss.</p> <p>After leading 37-31 at halftime, Tennessee State allowed 54 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41. The game’s total points of 163 went over the pre-game line of 152.</p><p>Trey Bonham's 28-point performance on 11-of-18 shooting led Tennessee State to a 78-point outing in their last game. Brandon Weston added 21 points, hitting 8-of-16 from the field, while Honor Huff contributed 19 points, despite shooting just 3-of-10 overall.</p> <p>The Tigers shot 41.7% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 47.2%. They connected on 9-of-28 three-point attempts (32.1%) and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds, with Bonham also adding 7 boards and 4 assists.</p><p>Despite Tennessee State's defensive efforts, they allowed 85 points in their latest game. The Tigers gave up 43% shooting from the field, with their opponent hitting 25 of 57 shots.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Tennessee State's defense struggled, allowing 66% shooting on two-pointers, with their opponent making 18 of 27 attempts. From three-point range, the Tigers held their opponent to 23% shooting, as they went 7 for 30. Tennessee State also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 28 free throws for 77%.</p><h3>Can the Bulldogs Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>Bryant Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Bryant fell to St. Bonaventure 85-70 on Sunday, November 24th, in an away game where they entered as +7.5 point underdogs. The Bulldogs not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points hit 155, surpassing the O/U line of 150.</p> 

<p>After trailing 46-40 at halftime, Bryant managed just 30 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39 points to the Bonnies, leading to their defeat.</p><p>Noel Brown's 22 points on 9-of-11 shooting led Bryant's offense in their latest game, with Melvin Council Jr. adding 18 points, hitting 2 of 3 from beyond the arc. Earl Timberlake contributed 17 points, while Barry Evans and Connor Withers each added 14, with Withers connecting on 4 threes.</p> <p>The Bulldogs shot 41.3% from the field, with a 36.8% mark from three-point range, and hit 78.6% of their free throws. They grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and recorded just 7 assists, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 47.6%.</p><p>Despite Bryant's defensive struggles, they managed to put up 85 points on offense. The Bulldogs shot 56% from the field, hitting 32 of their 57 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Bryant went 24/43 for 55%, while from three-point range, they connected on 8 of 14 shots, good for 57%. They also made 13 of 16 free throws, shooting 81% from the line.</p>

Tennessee State Tigers vs Bryant Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

<p>FOX will broadcast the week eight non-conference matchup between the Saints and Chargers, taking place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. The Chargers are the heavy favorite with a money line of -352 and a point spread of -7.5. Kickoff is at 4:05 ET, and the over/under line is set at 40 points.</p><h3>NEW ORLEANS SAINTS VS LOS ANGELES CHARGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Chargers -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at SoFi Stadium at 4:05 ET on Sunday, October 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CHARGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Chargers winning this one by a score of 26 to 18</li><li>Not only do we have the Chargers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -7.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 40 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Saints Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Heading into week 8, the Saints are looking to snap a five-game losing streak, which includes a 33-10 home loss to the Broncos in week 7. This dropped New Orleans to 2-5 on the season, leaving them 3rd in the NFC South. Our power rankings have the Saints 18th, and they currently have a 7.0% chance of making the playoffs and a 3.9% chance of winning the division.</p> <p>New Orleans is 3-4 against the spread this season, with three straight ATS losses. Their O/U record is 5-2, with the over hitting in two consecutive games. Saints games have averaged 51 points, while the average line has been 43.2.</p><p>Heading into week 8, the Saints are 19th in our offensive power rankings. They rank 9th in the NFL in points per game (25.3) and 21st in passing yards per game (196.6), with 30.7 attempts per game. On the ground, New Orleans is 19th in rushing yards per game, averaging 116.3 yards on 27.9 attempts. They’ve been strong on 3rd down, converting 43.7% of the time, which ranks 6th in the league.</p> <p>Spencer Rattler took over at QB in week 6, and in week 7, he threw for 172 yards on 25/35 passing. New Orleans struggled on 3rd down, converting just 5 of 17 attempts, but scored on 1 of 2 red zone trips. Cedrick Wilson Jr. led the team with 57 receiving yards on 6 catches, while Kendre Miller rushed for 36 yards on 6 carries.</p><p>The Saints' defense allowed 225 rushing yards on just 35 attempts in their most recent game, a 33-10 loss to the Broncos. Despite this, they held Denver to 164 yards passing and a 61.5% completion rate. New Orleans' defense struggled to generate pressure, as they didn't record any sacks and had an -11 differential in quarterback hits.<p></p>Offensively, the Saints managed only 10 points and 164 yards. They also allowed Denver to convert 63.6% of their third down attempts.</p><h3>Are The Chargers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>After a week 6 win over the Broncos, the Chargers couldn’t keep the momentum going, falling 17-15 to the Cardinals in week 7. They were 1-point favorites in that game, but the loss dropped them to 3-3 on the season. L.A. is now 3rd in the AFC West with a 2-1 division record and sits 8th in the conference. Our projections give them a 47.9% chance of making the playoffs and a 1.9% chance of winning the division.</p> <p>Heading into week 8, the Chargers rank 19th in our power rankings. They have a +3.8 scoring margin and are 3-2-1 ATS, including a 3-1 record as favorites. Their O/U record is 1-5, with their games averaging 31.5 points compared to an average line of 39.7.</p><p>Heading into week 8, the Chargers rank 22nd in our offensive power rankings, averaging 17.7 points per game, which places them 23rd in the NFL. They are 25th in passing attempts and 24th in passing yards, with 183.7 per game. On the ground, they average 29.2 rushing attempts per game (10th) and 116.3 rushing yards (18th). Despite ranking 15th in red zone attempts, they lead the league with a 107.7% conversion rate.</p> <p>Justin Herbert threw for 349 yards in week 7, completing 27 of 39 passes without a touchdown or interception. J.K. Dobbins rushed for 40 yards on 14 carries, while Will Dissly led the team with 8 receptions for 81 yards. The Chargers scored 6 points in the 4th quarter against the Cardinals after being shut out in the 1st quarter.</p><p>In their 17-15 loss to the Cardinals, the Chargers' defense allowed just 145 passing yards on 14 completions. However, they struggled to stop the run, giving up 181 yards on the ground across 29 attempts. Arizona finished with 326 total yards, and the Chargers' defense held them to a 28.6% third-down conversion rate.<p></p>Despite their strong pass defense, the Chargers were unable to generate any quarterback sacks and came out on the losing end of the QB hit and tackles for loss differentials. They did come up with one interception and limited the Cardinals to a 53.8% completion percentage.</p>

New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Chargers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/27/24

<p>In a non-conference matchup, the Hawks (18-16) travel to Los Angeles to take on the Lakers (19-14). Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 ET at Crypto.com Arena.</p>

<p>The Lakers (-161) are favored by 3.5 points over the Hawks (+136) in a game that can be seen on NBA TV. The over/under line for this matchup is 231.5 points.</p><h3>ATLANTA HAWKS VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Atlanta Hawks +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Friday, January 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ATLANTA HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 134-96 in favor of the Hawks.</li><li>Our projections have Trae Young finishing with 21 points, 3 rebounds and 11 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hawks finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.8% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Atlanta Win on the Road?</h3><p>The Hawks fell to 18-16 on the season following a 139-120 road loss to the Nuggets on Wednesday. Atlanta entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 259 points exceeded the over/under line of 246.5 by 12.5 points.</p> <p>After a 12-0 run by the Nuggets, the Hawks trailed 98-79. Atlanta won the 2nd quarter 38-34 but were outscored 41-24 in the 3rd. They edged Denver 25-24 in the 4th, but the damage was done.</p><p>In their loss to the Nuggets, the Hawks shot 45% from the field, with a 34.8% mark from three-point range, hitting 16 threes overall. Trae Young led the way, hitting 4 threes at 40% and finishing with 30 points and 9 assists.</p> <p>De'Andre Hunter added 20 points, connecting on 3 threes at a 60% rate. Vít Krejčí chipped in 14 points, 12 of which came in the 2nd quarter, while Young scored 12 in the 3rd.</p><p>The Hawks struggled defensively against the Nuggets, giving up 139 points on 56% shooting. Atlanta allowed 40 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, while Denver scored 34 in the 2nd. The Hawks limited the Nuggets to 24 points in the 4th, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the loss.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hawks allowed 12 threes at a 40% clip. Denver also went 21/21 from the free-throw line. Atlanta finished with 32 defensive rebounds, giving up 4 offensive boards, and recorded 10 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Lakers Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Lakers improved to 19-14 on the season with a 114-106 win over the Trail Blazers on Thursday. Playing at home, Los Angeles entered the game as 7-point favorites and covered the spread with the 8-point victory. The total score of 220 points fell just short of the 225-point over/under line.</p> <p>After trailing 31-27 at the end of the 1st quarter, the Lakers took control by outscoring Portland 33-20 in the 2nd quarter. They extended their lead to 88-75 going into the 4th quarter, where they held off a late push from the Blazers, who outscored them 31-26 in the final period.</p><p>LeBron James hit 7 threes at a 70% clip, finishing with 38 points and 8 assists in the Lakers' win over the Trail Blazers. He was especially effective in the 2nd and 4th quarters, scoring 14 and 11 points respectively. Max Christie also had a big game, knocking down 5 threes and adding 28 points, including 12 in the 2nd quarter.</p> <p>As a team, the Lakers made 15 threes, shooting 34.9% from beyond the arc and 45.7% overall. Austin Reaves contributed 15 points and 11 assists, despite shooting just 33.3% from the field.</p><p>Despite allowing 31 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, the Lakers tightened up defensively in the 2nd and 3rd, giving up just 20 and 24 points, respectively, to hold the Trail Blazers to 106 points. Los Angeles managed this while Portland shot 50% from the field.</p> <p>The Lakers did a solid job defending the three, holding the Blazers to 9 made threes on 34% shooting. They also sent Portland to the line 21 times, where they hit 17 free throws. Los Angeles finished with 28 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and added 8 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

Atlanta Hawks vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/3/25

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Detroit Pistons (-125) will host the Orlando Magic (+106) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Pistons are favored by 2 points and the over/under line is 212.5.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and can be seen on FDSD.</p><h3>ORLANDO MAGIC VS DETROIT PISTONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons -2</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 118-78 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Magic Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Orlando improved to 20-14 with a 102-101 win over the Nets on Sunday. Despite being favored by eight points, the Magic didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game finished at 203, just over the 202.5-point line.</p> <p>After a 14-0 run by the Nets, Orlando found themselves down 83-68 heading into the 4th quarter. The Magic rallied, outscoring Brooklyn 34-18 in the final period to complete the comeback.</p><p>Tristan da Silva's 13-point surge in the 4th quarter lifted the Magic to a 102-101 win over the Nets, finishing with a team-high 21 points and 4 threes at 44.4% efficiency. He also added 7 assists and 6 rebounds. Goga Bitadze contributed 19 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 80% from the field, with 7 of his points coming in the 2nd quarter.</p> <p>Orlando hit 12 threes, shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc and 44.6% overall. Caleb Houstan added 9 of his 12 points in the final period, while Wendell Carter scored 7 of his 13 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>Despite a rough 2nd quarter, the Magic tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, giving up just 40 points to the Nets in the 3rd and 4th quarters combined. Orlando allowed 101 points on 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Magic struggled to defend the three-point line, where the Nets hit 13 threes at a 43% clip. Orlando also sent Brooklyn to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 24 attempts. The Magic finished with 7 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Does Detroit Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Pistons dropped to 14-18 after a 134-121 road loss to the Nuggets on Saturday. Detroit entered as +6 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 255 points exceeded the O/U line of 235.</p> <p>Detroit led 38-36 after the 1st quarter, but Denver took control with a 31-23 2nd quarter and a dominant 47-28 3rd quarter. The Pistons went on an 11-0 run in the 4th, cutting the score from 118-97 to 129-97, but it was too late to mount a comeback.</p><p>In their 134-121 loss to the Nuggets, the Pistons shot 48.4% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 30.8% of their threes, with 12 makes. Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey led the way with 17 points each, with Cunningham adding 8 assists despite shooting 38.9%.</p> <p>Ivey was efficient, connecting on 77.8% of his shots, including 2 threes at 66.7%. Ron Holland scored all 12 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Cunningham had 11 of his 17 in the 1st, and added 6 more in the 3rd.</p><p>The Pistons struggled defensively on Saturday, allowing 134 points to the Nuggets, including a 47-point 3rd quarter. Detroit gave up 36 points in the 1st and 31 in the 2nd but managed to hold Denver to 20 points in the 4th.</p> <p>Detroit allowed the Nuggets to shoot 56% from the field, including 48% from three, with Denver hitting 13 threes. The Nuggets also went 29/36 from the free-throw line. The Pistons recorded 26 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and finished with 8 steals and 1 block.</p>

Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Betting Pick & Prediction 1/1/25

<p>Betting on today's Aggies and Wolf Pack game? Catch the action at Lawlor Events Center in Reno, NV, as the Wolf Pack hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on MWN. The over/under for this game is set at 143.5 points, and the Wolf Pack are the home favorites against the Aggies in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>UC DAVIS AGGIES VS NEVADA WOLF PACK BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UC Davis Aggies +14</p><p>This game will be played at Lawlor Events Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, December 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UC DAVIS AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-70 in favor of the Wolf Pack.</li><li>Even though we have Nevada winning straight-up, we like UC Davis at +14.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Aggies Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Heading into their 7th game of the season, UC Davis has a 3-3 record overall. The Aggies are 0-2 on the road and 2-1 this year. UC Davis' ATS record heading into today's game is 1-4. When considering their performance in the last five games, the team has gone 1-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>After six games, UC Davis has an over/under record of 1-4-0, with their games averaging a combined 136.6 points per game so far. In the Aggies' last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 135 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 1-4.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the UC Davis offense ended with 59 points against Oregon State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 35.8% and made 4 threes. Kane Milling led the team in scoring, putting up 11 points. Additionally, Leo Debruhl contributed 10 points for the Aggies.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the UC Davis defense is giving up an average of 66.7 points per contest. So far, the UC Davis defense is giving up an average of 6.5 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 15.8 times per game (589th).</p><h3>Can the Wolf Pack Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Nevada remains undefeated with a perfect 6-0 record through six games. So far, Nevada has played one game on the road and five games at home. As of now, Nevada holds a 5-1 ATS record leading into their game vs. UC Davis. Over their previous five games, the team has gone 4-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>After six games, Nevada has an over/under record of 4-2-0, with their games averaging a combined 148.7 points per game so far. The Wolf Pack's have recorded an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 155 points per game.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Nevada offense tallied 73 points in a matchup against Loyola Marymount. Their field goal percentage for the game was 44.6%, and they made 2 threes. Jarod Lucas led the team in scoring, putting up 20 points. Additionally, Nick Davidson contributed 12 points for the Wolf Pack.</p><p>The Wolf Pack's defense is presently ranked 42nd nationally, allowing an average of 64.3 points per contest. So far, the Nevada defense is giving up an average of 8.0 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 7.7 times per game (223rd).</p>

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