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<p>The Hornets (-172) will be looking to snap a five-game losing streak when they take on the Wizards (+146) in a Southeast Division matchup. The over/under line for the game is 227.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Capital One Arena in Washington and is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 ET. The Hornets are currently 13th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 7-22, while the Wizards are 15th in the East and have dropped two straight.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte Hornets -4</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-126 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Our projections have LaMelo Ball finishing with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hornets finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hornets Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>The Hornets fell to 7-22 on the season after a 114-101 home loss to the Rockets on Monday. Charlotte, who entered the game as +6 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 215, falling short of the 221-point over/under line.</p> <p>Houston took control early, going on a 14-0 run to extend their lead from 14-10 to 28-14. The Rockets dominated the 1st and 2nd quarters, outscoring the Hornets 62-31. Charlotte showed some fight in the 2nd half, winning the 3rd and 4th quarters 70-52, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.</p><p>The Hornets struggled offensively in their 114-101 loss to the Rockets, shooting just 41.6% from the field and hitting only 10 threes at a 27.8% clip. Miles Bridges led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, while LaMelo Ball added 23 points and connected on 5 threes at 45.5% efficiency.</p> <p>Bridges scored 15 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Ball added 13 in the 3rd. Moussa Diabaté was perfect from the field, finishing with 14 points, including 6 in the final period.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 22 points, the Hornets couldn’t overcome their earlier struggles, giving up 31 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, and 30 in the 3rd, leading to a 114-101 loss to the Rockets. Charlotte held Houston to 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Hornets did a solid job defending the perimeter, as the Rockets hit 13 threes on 31% shooting. Houston also went 15/19 from the free-throw line. Charlotte finished with 8 steals and 6 blocks but allowed 21 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Wizards Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>The Wizards fell to 4-23 on the season after a 123-105 loss to the Thunder on Monday. Washington entered the game as +18 point underdogs, and the final score resulted in a push. The total points for the game were 228, just over the pre-game line of 226.5.</p> <p>Washington started strong, leading 32-29 after the 1st quarter. However, a 15-0 run by the Thunder in the 2nd quarter shifted momentum. The Wizards kept it close, entering the 4th quarter down 91-87, but were outscored 32-18 in the final period.</p><p>In their 123-105 loss to the Thunder, the Wizards shot just 39.6% from the field, but connected on 16 threes at a 37.2% rate. Jordan Poole led the way with 31 points, hitting 5 threes at 41.7% efficiency.</p> <p>Bub Carrington added 14 points, knocking down 4 threes at 50% from deep. Poole scored 16 of his points in the 2nd quarter, while Jonas Valančiūnas added 8 of his 12 points in the opening period.</p><p>Defensively, the Wizards struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 38 points, which contributed to their 123-105 loss to the Thunder. Despite the loss, they did manage to hold Oklahoma City to just 10 made threes on 26% shooting from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Washington sent the Thunder to the line 22 times, where they hit 19 free throws. The Wizards finished with 38 defensive rebounds but allowed 19 offensive boards. They also recorded 7 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p>

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<p>At 7:30 ET, the 9th ranked Chicago Bulls (13-17) will travel to Atlanta to take on the 7th ranked Hawks (15-15). The Hawks are favored by 6.5 points and the over/under line is set at 243.</p>

<p>CHSN will broadcast the game from State Farm Arena.</p><h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 139-122 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have Zach LaVine finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.0% and knocking down 19 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are the Bulls Ready for a Win at Atlanta?</h3><p>Chicago’s season record dropped to 13-17 after a 112-91 loss to the Bucks on Monday. The Bulls, who were -2.5 point favorites at home, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 203 points fell well short of the 225.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>Milwaukee took control early with a 12-0 run, stretching the score from 11-10 to 23-10. Chicago’s best quarter was the 2nd, where they edged the Bucks 28-26, but they couldn’t close the gap after trailing 92-72 going into the 4th.</p><p>In their 112-91 loss to the Bucks, the Bulls struggled offensively, shooting just 40% from the field and hitting only 10 threes at a 20.8% clip. Nikola Vucevic led the way with 17 points and 12 rebounds, scoring 8 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters.</p> <p>Zach LaVine and Jalen Smith each added 14 points, with LaVine scoring 9 in the 3rd quarter. Smith contributed 10 of his points in the 2nd period, while Patrick Williams finished with 13 points, scoring 5 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Bulls struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, giving up 33 points in each, as they allowed the Bucks to score 112 points in the game. Chicago did manage to tighten things up in the 4th quarter, holding Milwaukee to 20 points.</p> <p>The Bulls had trouble defending the three, with the Bucks hitting 18 threes at a 41% clip. Chicago sent Milwaukee to the line 17 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Bulls finished with 37 defensive rebounds, giving up 7 offensive boards, while adding 9 steals.</p><h3>Can the Hawks Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>With a 117-104 win over the Timberwolves on Monday, the Hawks evened their season record at 15-15. Atlanta, +3 point underdogs heading into the game, covered the spread with a +13 point victory. The total score of 221 points came in just under the O/U line of 223.5.</p> <p>Atlanta started strong, going on a 12-0 run early and leading 35-19 after the 1st quarter. However, the Timberwolves responded by outscoring the Hawks 36-17 in the 2nd quarter. After an even 3rd quarter (30-30), Atlanta clamped down in the 4th, holding the Timberwolves to 19 points while scoring 35 of their own to seal the win.</p><p>In their win over the Timberwolves, the Hawks shot 53.4% from the field and hit 18 threes at a 50% clip. Trae Young led the way with 29 points and 7 assists, while Garrison Mathews added 25 points, knocking down 7 threes at 87.5% shooting.</p> <p>Young scored 12 of his points in the 1st quarter and added 9 more in the 4th. Mathews also came up big in the final period, scoring 10 points, while De'Andre Hunter added 9 of his 19 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Hawks' defense came up big in the 1st and 4th quarters, allowing just 19 points in each, to help secure a 117-104 win over the Timberwolves. Despite a rough 2nd quarter, where they gave up 36 points, Atlanta held Minnesota to 42% shooting overall.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hawks limited the Timberwolves to 14 made threes on 32% shooting. They also sent Minnesota to the line just 13 times, where they made 12. Defensively, Atlanta recorded 15 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Toronto Raptors (7-23) will travel to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies (20-10) in a non-conference matchup. The Grizzlies are currently favored by 11.5 points and have a moneyline of -624.</p>

<p>TSN will have the TV coverage for this game, which is set to take place at FedExForum. The over/under line is currently sitting at 238.5 points.</p><h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -11.5</p><p>This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-122 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Ja Morant finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Toronto?</h3><p>The Raptors fell to 7-23 on the season after a 139-125 road loss to the Knicks on Monday. Toronto entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 14. The total score of 264 points exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 36.5 points.</p> <p>The Knicks took control with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 37-34 to 47-34. They outscored the Raptors 40-24 in the 2nd quarter and 41-30 in the 3rd. Toronto made a push in the 4th, outscoring New York 43-28, but it was too late as they entered the final quarter trailing 111-82.</p><p>In their 139-125 loss to the Knicks, the Raptors shot 54.5% from the field and hit 39.3% from deep, making 11 threes. Scottie Barnes led the way with 24 points and 8 assists, while RJ Barrett added 23 points and 6 rebounds.</p> <p>Chris Boucher made 4 threes at an 80% clip, finishing with 16 points, including 10 in the 4th quarter. Gradey Dick and Ja'Kobe Walter also contributed 16 points, with Walter scoring 6 in the final period.</p><p>The Raptors struggled defensively against the Knicks, giving up 139 points on 59% shooting. Toronto allowed 30 points in the 1st quarter, 40 in the 2nd, and 41 in the 3rd before holding New York to 28 points in the 4th.</p> <p>Toronto also had trouble defending the three, as the Knicks hit 17 threes at a 45% clip. The Raptors sent New York to the line 29 times, where they made 20 free throws. Defensively, Toronto recorded 6 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Grizzlies?</h3><p>Memphis dropped to 20-10 on the season following a 114-110 loss to the Clippers on Monday. The Grizzlies were favored by six points at home but failed to cover the spread, losing outright. The total points for the game came in at 224, falling short of the 230.5-point line.</p> <p>Memphis led 58-51 at halftime, but the Clippers went on an 11-0 run, extending their lead to 77-61. The Grizzlies battled back to trail 91-90 heading into the 4th quarter, but the Clippers outscored them 23-20 in the final period to seal the win.</p><p>Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 24 points in their 114-110 loss to the Clippers, scoring 12 in the opening quarter. Ja Morant added 23 points, with 8 coming in both the 1st and 3rd quarters. Desmond Bane contributed 21 points, including 5 in the 4th quarter.</p> <p>Memphis hit 16 threes at a 38.1% rate, but struggled overall from the field, shooting just 38.4%. Bane connected on 3 threes, shooting 42.9% from deep, while Morant made 2 threes at 25%.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 4th quarters, where they allowed just 23 points each, the Grizzlies couldn’t overcome a 40-point 3rd quarter from the Clippers, leading to a 114-110 loss. Memphis did well in limiting Los Angeles from beyond the arc, holding them to 9 made threes on 33% shooting.</p> <p>The Grizzlies sent the Clippers to the line 26 times, where they made 21 free throws. Memphis grabbed 37 defensive rebounds but gave up 15 offensive boards. They also recorded 8 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p>

Toronto Raptors vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Orlando Magic will host the Miami Heat in an Eastern Southeast division matchup. The Magic are currently favored by 1.5 points and have won two straight games. The Heat (+101) are 14-13 on the season and sit 6th in the Eastern Conference. The over/under line is set at 207.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando. The Magic (-120) are 19-12 overall and are 4th in the East. Miami is 2nd in the Southeast division.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 128-77 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.1% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Miami Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Miami moved above .500 for the season with a 110-95 win over the Nets on Monday, improving to 14-13. The Heat were favored by 9.5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 205 points fell short of the 210.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Miami jumped out to a 39-28 lead after the 1st quarter, but Brooklyn responded by taking the 2nd quarter 29-19. The Heat regained control by winning the 3rd quarter 25-21 and pulled away in the 4th, outscoring the Nets 27-17 to seal the win.</p><p>The Heat shot 49.3% from the field and connected on 17 threes at a 41.5% clip in their win over the Nets. Bam Adebayo led the way with 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 66.7% from the floor.</p> <p>Nikola Jovic added 18 points, hitting 4 threes at 80% efficiency. Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson each contributed 17 points, with Herro also grabbing 12 rebounds and dishing out 9 assists.</p><p>The Heat's defense shined in their win over the Nets, holding them to just 95 points on 39% shooting. Miami tightened up in the 4th quarter, allowing only 17 points to secure the victory.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Nets hit 13 threes at a 38% clip. The Heat sent Brooklyn to the line 20 times, where they made 16 free throws. Miami also recorded 6 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Magic Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Magic improved to 19-12 on the season with a 108-104 win over the Celtics on Monday. Orlando, who were +10 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total score of 212 points fell just under the 214.5-point line.</p> <p>Orlando rallied after a slow start, where they trailed 58-43 at halftime. They turned things around with a strong 3rd quarter, outscoring Boston 36-21, and went into the 4th tied at 79. The Magic then edged out the Celtics 29-25 in the final quarter to secure the win.</p><p>In their win over the Celtics, the Magic shot 44.6% from the field, but connected on 13 threes at a 39.4% clip. Tristan da Silva led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 threes at 50%, while Trevelin Queen added 17 points and 3 threes, shooting 75% from deep.</p> <p>Jalen Suggs contributed 16 points, including 9 in the 3rd quarter. Queen also had a big 3rd, scoring 10 points in the period.</p><p>Despite a shaky start, the Magic tightened up defensively after the 1st quarter, allowing just 26 points in the 2nd and 21 in the 3rd to help secure a win over the Celtics. Orlando held Boston to 104 points on 44% shooting.</p> <p>The Magic were particularly effective in defending the three, limiting the Celtics to 8 made threes on 24% shooting. Orlando also recorded 11 steals and 9 blocks in the game.</p>

Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>Betting on today's Aggies and Highlanders game? Catch the action at SRC Arena in Riverside, CA, as the Highlanders hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. This Big West conference matchup has an over/under of 138.5 points, and the Highlanders are favored to win at home vs. the Aggies.</p><h3>UC DAVIS AGGIES VS UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UC Riverside Highlanders -1</p><p>This game will be played at SRC Arena at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UC RIVERSIDE HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Highlanders.</li><li>Not only will UC Riverside pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Aggies Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>After 13 games, UC Davis has compiled a 7-6 record. In their away games, the Aggies have gone 1-3, while at home they have gone 4-3. As of today's game, UC Davis holds a 5-6 record against the spread. In their previous five games, the team has gone 3-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>After 13 games, UC Davis has an over/under record of 3-8-0, with their games averaging a combined 138.5 points per game so far. When assessing the Aggies' performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 0-2, with their games averaging 130 points per game.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the UC Davis offense ended with 71 points against Cal Poly. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 49% and made 10 threes. The top scorer for the Aggies was Elijah Pepper with 25 points, while Kane Milling also added 12 to the scoreboard.</p><p>Currently, the Aggies' defense holds the 64th rank in the nation, allowing 66.2 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 4.8 threes per game vs. UC Riverside. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 30.4%.</p><h3>Will the Highlanders Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>After playing 14 games, UC Riverside has a 6-8 overall record. In away games, the Highlanders have yet to win a game, going 0-7, while they have a 5-1 record at home. As of today's game, UC Riverside has a 7-6 record against the spread this season. This includes a 3-4 record on the road and a 4-2 record at home.</p><p>UC Riverside's games have, on average, featured 139.1 points per game leading to an over/under record of 8-5-0. Their average over/under line is currently 136.4 points so far. The Highlanders' last five games have finished with a combined 143 points per game and an over/under record of 4-1.</p><p>Coming off a good offensive performance, UC Riverside's offense scored 79 points against UC Santa Barbara. Their field goal percentage for the game was 50.8%, and they went 12/15 from the free-throw line. The top scorer for the Highlanders was Barrington Hargress with 26 points, while Isaiah Moses also chipped in with 21 points.</p><p>Currently, the Highlanders' defense holds the 152nd rank in the nation, allowing 71.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, UC Riverside's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 42.8% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 36.8% this season.</p>

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