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<p>At 6:00 ET, the 13-19 Philadelphia 76ers will take on the 13-21 Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The 76ers are currently favored by 7.5 points and are on a two-game losing streak.</p>

<p>This Eastern Atlantic division matchup can be seen on NBCS.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Barclays Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-114 in favor of the 76ers.</li><li>Our projections have Joel Embiid finishing with 29 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.9% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Philadelphia Shock Everyone at Barclays Center?</h3><p>The 76ers dropped to 13-19 on the season after a 139-105 road loss to the Warriors on Thursday. Philadelphia entered the game as +4 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 34 points. The total score of 244 points exceeded the O/U line of 219.5 by 24.5 points.</p> <p>Philadelphia fell behind early, trailing 35-19 after the 1st quarter. They played the Warriors evenly in the 2nd quarter, with both teams scoring 33 points. However, Golden State pulled away in the 3rd, outscoring the 76ers 35-26, and continued to dominate in the 4th, winning the quarter 36-27.</p><p>In their loss to the Warriors, the 76ers struggled offensively, shooting 42% from the field and hitting just 9 threes at a 29% clip. Joel Embiid led the way with 28 points and 14 rebounds, scoring 15 of his points in the 3rd quarter.</p> <p>Paul George added 19 points, making 3 threes at 50% efficiency, while Tyrese Maxey contributed 14 points, despite shooting just 30.8%. Ricky Council scored 9 of his 12 points in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The 76ers struggled defensively against the Warriors, giving up 139 points in the loss. Philadelphia allowed at least 33 points in every quarter, including 35 in both the 1st and 3rd quarters. Golden State shot 60% from the field.</p> <p>The Warriors hit 22 threes at a 56% clip. Philadelphia sent Golden State to the line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws. The 76ers recorded 27 defensive rebounds, 11 steals, and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen at Home?</h3><p>The Nets improved to 13-21 on the season with a 113-110 win over the Bucks on Thursday. Brooklyn, who entered the game as +12.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 223 narrowly missed the O/U line of 223.5.</p> <p>Brooklyn jumped out to a 30-23 lead after the 1st quarter and extended their lead to 66-54 at halftime. A 10-0 run helped them close the gap from 73-56 to 73-66. The Nets entered the 4th quarter with a 94-85 lead but were outscored 25-19 in the final period.</p><p>In their win over the Bucks, the Nets shot 43.2% from the field and hit 12 threes at a 30.8% rate. Cameron Johnson led the way with 26 points, knocking down 6 threes at 50% efficiency.</p> <p>Cam Thomas added 24 points, with 12 coming in the 1st quarter. D'Angelo Russell also scored all 11 of his points in the 2nd period.</p><p>The Nets gave up 110 points but still managed to win on Thursday, holding the Bucks to 23 points in the 1st quarter and 25 in the 4th. Brooklyn allowed 31 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters. Overall, the Nets held Milwaukee to 44% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Brooklyn did a great job defending the three, as the Bucks made just 11 threes on 29% shooting. The Nets also sent Milwaukee to the line 28 times, where they made 19 free throws. Defensively, the Nets grabbed 37 rebounds, gave up 13 offensive boards, and recorded 8 steals.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Canadiens and Blue Jackets game? Catch the action at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH, as the Blue Jackets hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Blue Jackets being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Canadiens.</p><h3>MONTREAL CANADIENS VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Canadiens winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (+114)</li><li>The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Does Montreal Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Montreal’s 3-1 loss to the Penguins dropped their record to 14-16-3. The Canadiens entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score of 4 falling short of that mark.</p> 

<p>The Canadiens didn’t score until the third period, when Christian Dvorak found the net at 14:28. Pittsburgh added an empty-net goal at 19:15 to seal the win.</p><p>Montreal’s offense was held in check during their 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh. Christian Dvorak netted his first goal of the season, while Emil Heineman picked up his first assist. Juraj Slafkovsky added his seventh assist of the year.</p> <p>The Canadiens fired 26 shots on goal but struggled with giveaways, committing 20. They were shut out in the first two periods before Dvorak's goal at 14:28 in the third.</p><p>Montreal's defense gave up the first two goals in their previous game, with both coming late in the 1st and 2nd periods. The Canadiens pulled within one in the 3rd, but they gave up an empty-netter with 45 seconds left, resulting in a 3-1 loss. Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 28 hits.</p><h3>Does Columbus Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Columbus fell to 13-16-6 after a 7-2 road loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets, as underdogs, failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 9.</p> 

<p>Defensively, Columbus struggled from the start, allowing five goals in the first period. They managed to score twice in the second, but the Capitals added two more goals to seal the win.</p><p>Columbus managed 36 shots on goal in their 7-2 loss to Washington, but only came away with two goals. Damon Severson netted his 4th of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the 1st period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the 2nd period.</p> <p>Columbus recorded 13 giveaways and 3 assists in the game. Sean Monahan picked up his 5th assist of the year on Labanc’s goal, and Zach Aston-Reese earned his 2nd assist. Adam Fantilli also contributed with his 4th assist on Severson’s goal.</p><p>Columbus' defense struggled early, giving up 5 goals in the first period. They allowed another in the 2nd and one more late in the 3rd, leading to a 7-2 loss. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage. The Blue Jackets' defense had 10 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

Montreal Canadiens vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Capitals and Kraken game? Catch the action at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, as the Kraken hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Kraken are favored by -1.5 vs. the Capitals in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>WASHINGTON CAPITALS VS SEATTLE KRAKEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Kraken -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena at 10:00 ET on Thursday, March 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SEATTLE KRAKEN:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Capitals to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Capitals on the moneyline (+136)</li><li>The Capitals are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Washington Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p><p>With a record of 30-25-9, the Capitals are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Metropolitan Division. On the road, Washington has gone 13-15-4 this season and has lost two straight games away from home. As the underdog, the Capitals are 17-22-7 and have lost two straight games as the underdog.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, Washington has gone 5-5, and they have gone 2-3 over their last five games. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, the Capitals have gone 19-17 this year.</p></p><p>Washington's puck line record this season sits at 30-34, including going 6-4 over their last ten games. So far, the Capitals have been the underdog in 46 of their games, and their puck line record as the underdog is at 25-21.</p>

<p>This season, the Capitals have 14 road losses by multiple goals, and their average scoring margin on the road is at -0.9 goals per game. Over their last ten road games, Washington's puck line record is at 5-5.</p> <p>This season, Washington's games have an average of 5.9 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6. The Capitals come in with an over/under performance of 29-32-3.</p><p>Through their last three road contests, the Capitals offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Washington posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.</p><p>On offense, the Capitals are averaging 2.6 goals per game which is 29th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 31st in the league. So far this year, the Capitals are 9-6 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 21-19 in games with fewer shots on goal.</p><p>Washington's leading scorer is Dylan Strome. So far, he has 22 goals which is 58th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 29 assists so far.</p><p>Defensively, the Kraken are currently 21st in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.9 shots per game against Seattle. They also are 20th in shutouts, coming in with 3 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Seattle, goalie Charlie Lindgren has started 32 games in this season. His current record is 15-11, and his save percentage stands at 0.734%.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Kraken Chances at Home</h3><p><p>At home this season, Seattle has gone 14-13-6 and is currently on a three-game losing streak. In the Pacific Division, the Kraken are in 5th place with an overall record of 28-25-12 and 68 points. Against other Western Conference opponents, Seattle has gone 13-22.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Kraken have gone 5-5 and are 11th in the Western Conference. This season, Seattle has been the favorite in 21 of their 65 games and has gone 12-5-4 in those games. In their last three games, the Kraken have gone 1-2.</p></p><p>Seattle enters the game with a puck line record of 37-27 and has gone 7-3 against the puck line in their last 10 games. In their 43 games as the underdog, the Kraken have gone 28-15 against the puck line.</p>

<p>This season, Seattle has an average scoring margin of -.1 goals per game, and they have 16 wins by multiple goals compared to 12 wins by just one goal. So far, the Kraken have dropped 19 games by more than one goal.</p> <p>For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Seattle is 5.7. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6. The Kraken come in with an over/under record of 28-32-4.</p><p>In their last three games away from home, the Capitals have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Kraken have an average of 2.7 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 28th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 26th in the league. This season, the Kraken are 10-9 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 17-15 record.</p><p>The leading scorer for Seattle's offense is Jared McCann. Coming into the game he has 27 goals, ranking 29th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 26 assists so far.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Kraken head into the game ranked 21st in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.9 shots per game against Seattle. So far, they are 20th in shutouts, achieving 3 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Joey Daccord comes into the game having made 38 starts this season. So far, his record is 17-13 and he has a save percentage of 0.899%.</p>

Washington Capitals vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction 3/14/24

Kyle Larson picked the right time to end a long drought. The first spot in the Round of 8 is his as the drivers prepare for what could be a crazy and chaotic race at Talladega Superspeedway in the 1000Bulbs.com 500. This is the second race in the Round of 12 and the fact that this is a plate race has to have a lot of drivers on edge given that the last chance to advance is a 1.5-mile race. The best in the sport usually dominate those.

We’ll break this one down with odds on the right-hand side for desktop viewers and down below the comment box for mobile viewers as we head to Alabama.

<em>For another perspective on this week’s race, check out Brian Blessing’s video preview above.

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<h5>The Big One</h5>
Watch out for this. Speeds exceed 150 miles per hour on average at Talladega around the 2.66-mile Superspeedway track. The restrictor plate bunches up the cars at high speeds and we’ve seen some pretty epic crashes in this race. For those operating without much margin for error in the playoffs, that could be a significant problem. For those with a lot of margin for error, they wouldn’t mind seeing something that takes out some competitors, as long as everybody walks away healthy, of course.

Larson isn’t the only driver that is safe. Martin Truex Jr., Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick, Brad Keselowski, and likely Alex Bowman all appear to be safely on to the next round. The dynamics at Talladega are fascinating because fortune sometimes favors the bold. These guys have really nothing to lose and can go for it. Other drivers have to play it safe and hope they don’t get caught up in the mess. Drivers that aren’t in the playoffs can also be very aggressive.

The guys to watch closely this week are William Byron, Joey Logano, Clint Bowyer, Chase Elliott, and Ryan Blaney. They are all potentially on the chopping block. Next week’s race at Kansas is on a traditional 1.5-mile track and that should provide a boost for some, but not all, as the 1.5-milers are good for guys that are already safely in the next round, too.

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<h5><strong>Talladega</strong><strong> Two-Step</strong></h5>
This is the second race at Talladega of the season. It is a twice-a-year stop on the NASCAR calendar, though it still surprises me that it is part of the playoff races when a crash or two can really dictate how playoff drivers finish in the Round of 12. It seems unfair, given that a lot of what happens at Talladega is collateral damage.

Anyway, when you look at how the most notable drivers fared earlier this season, it lends itself well to price hunting. Truex was 20th. Hamlin was 36th. Busch was 10th. Harvick was 38th. Larson was 24th. Keselowski was 13th. Elliott actually won the race. He’s had some Daytona 500 pole positions, but that was the first time that he really broke through in a plate race.

Here’s how you know it’s Talladega week. The favorite is +800. It is Joey Logano, who won this race in 2015 and 2016. Ford actually has five straight wins and six of the last seven in this race. Logano won the spring race at Talladega in 2018. He also needs to be aggressive here after last week’s 34th-place finish at Dover.

Most of the drivers are bunched between 10/1 and 33/1, with a plethora of guys between 11/1 and 22/1. Aric Almirola won this race last year, just to give you an idea of what can happen. The strategy here is largely to throw darts around the board, but to try and do so with guys that have shown a propensity for doing well in these types of races.

If they stay out of the crashes, they know how to handle these cars. If they don’t, well, that’s the chance you take with Talladega.

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<h5><strong>The Playoff Impact</strong></h5>
Like I mentioned, next week’s race at Kansas. In fact, four of the last five races are 1.5-mile tracks. To this point, the winners on the 1.5-mile tracks at Atlanta, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Texas, Kansas, first Charlotte, Chicagoland, and Kentucky are Keselowski, Logano, Busch, Hamlin, Truex, Bowman, Kurt Busch, and Truex again. So, we have seen a variety, but most of the top drivers in the points standings have those wins.

This is a risk-reward type of race track and you hope that the risk pays off. Those in the bottom five are on or below the cut line and they need to make some moves. Bowman is actually in a weird spot. He was second in the first race at Talladega and has back-to-back top-five finishes. The problem is that it might be in his best interest to protect his 17-point lead over Byron and Logano. With Logano the favorite, it seems likely that he finishes well. You just want to try and avoid disaster. Survive and advance.

On the other hand, Bowman accumulated only five bonus points during the season. Five extra bonus points could go a long way in the Round of 8. Logano could go from 29 to 34 when the points reset if he gets a win here and that would be huge given that it would put him third in bonus points.

While Talladega’s inherent uncertainty makes it a hard handicap and has to make it frustrating for the drivers, NASCAR officials get exactly what they want in terms of strategy for this race.

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<h5><strong>Picks</strong></h5>
So, who do we take? Bowman at +1760 isn’t a bad grab. He’s raced aggressively in the playoffs and did have a fine run at Talladega last time. Kurt Busch has nothing to lose this week, so his +1760 price isn’t a bad look either. Even though guys like Keselowski (+1100) have wins (3) here, it’s hard to take a +1100 given the likelihood of wrecks in this race.

I’ll throw a price out. Martin Truex Jr. at +3300. No, he doesn’t run well in these and maybe he wants to protect his car, but as the points leader, why not run aggressively and try to add some more bonus points? He’s a world-class driver at a balloon number.

Take some chances here in this race. That’s what it was made for.

2019 1000Bulbs.com 500 Betting Odds & Predictions

<p>At 7:30 ET, the Toronto Raptors (-249) will host the San Antonio Spurs (+203) in a non-conference matchup. The Raptors are favored by 6 points and the over/under line is set at 234.</p>

<p>San Antonio comes into this game with a record of 10-43 and has lost seven straight. The Raptors are 19-34 and are 12th in the Eastern Conference.</p><h3>SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Raptors -6</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, February 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 125-117 in favor of the Raptors.</li><li>Our projections have Scottie Barnes finishing with Scottie Barnes points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.5% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Toronto Possible for the Spurs?</h3><p>San Antonio is looking to snap a seven-game losing streak today against Toronto. They are currently 15th in the Western Conference with a record of 10-43.</p>

<p>This season, the Spurs have been the underdog in 48 of their 53 games. As the underdog, they have a scoring differential of -11.4 points per game. Their ATS record as the underdog is 20-28, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last four games as the underdog.</p>

<p>On the road, the Spurs are 12-15 ATS compared to 5-22 straight up. Their ATS losing streak on the road is at three games. Today, they are getting six points against the Raptors.</p>

<p>In their last game against the Nets, the Spurs lost by a score of 123-103. The O/U line for that game was 232 points. San Antonio was getting six points in that game, and they are now 24-29 ATS for the season.</p>

<p>On average, the Spurs' games have finished with 232.9 points this season. Today's O/U line is set at 234 points. San Antonio has a season O/U record of 28-24-1.</p><p>The San Antonio Spurs are an above-average scoring team this season, averaging 112 points per game (24th). However, they have struggled to maintain their scoring on the road, averaging 109.6 points per game (25th). So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 41.5% of their games.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Spurs play at the 5th fastest pace in the league, averaging 101.2 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are shooting 46% from the field (27th).</p>

<p>San Antonio's offense has been heavily reliant on three-point shooting this season. They are 11th in three-point attempts (36.5 per game) but have the lowest three-point shooting percentage in the NBA at 34%. In terms of free throws, the Spurs are 29th in attempts and 27th in made free throws.</p><p>At this time, the Spurs' defense is positioned 26th in the NBA, permitting 120.9 points per game. The San Antonio defense has allowed opponents to shoot 38.7% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 49.3% of their field goal attempts vs. San Antonio.</p><h3>Will Toronto Win at Home?</h3><p>In their last game, the Raptors lost to the Cavaliers by a score of 119-95. The combined scoring in the game was 214 points, and the O/U line was set at 230.</p>

<p>Toronto is favored by 6 points in today's game against the Spurs. As the favorite, the Raptors have won two straight games and have a 10-8 record this season. As the favorite, they have gone 8-10 ATS.</p>

<p>Looking at the team's O/U record, the Raptors are 28-24-1 for the season. In their last two games, the games have finished below the O/U line. Today's line is set at 234, and the average O/U line in their games is 228.2.</p>

<p>This season, the Raptors are 19-34 overall, which puts them in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. Against other teams in the East, they are 12-22 and 0-11 against their division.</p>

<p>So far this season, the average scoring differential for the Raptors at home is -1.3 points per game. On the road, their scoring differential is -5.6 points per game.</p>

<p>Toronto is 25-28 ATS this season, including a 11-14 record at home. In non-conference games, they are 7-12 on the road and 8-20 overall.</p><p>At home, the Raptors are scoring 110.9 points per game, which is 27th in the NBA. Overall, they are 19th in the league with 113.9 points per game. Toronto is 14th in pace at 98.7 possessions per game.</p>

<p>In terms of their shooting, the Raptors are 14th in field goal percentage at 47%. They are also 16th in two-point shooting at 54%. From beyond the arc, Toronto is 23rd in three-point shooting at 35%.</p>

<p>When it comes to assists, the Raptors are 2nd in the NBA with 29.2 per game. In terms of free throws, they are 20th in both makes (16.7) and attempts (22.3) per game.</p><p>On average, the Toronto defense is giving up 117.5 points per game (19th). Right now, they are on a 4 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. For the season, Toronto is ranked 25th in fewest fouls per game. Team's are averaging 19.6 free-throws per game vs. the Raptors and have an overall field goal percentage of 48.9%.</p>

San Antonio Spurs vs Toronto Raptors Betting Pick & Prediction 2/12/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Thunderbirds and Antelopes game? Catch the action at GCU Arena in Phoenix, AZ, as the Antelopes hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. This Western Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 153.5 points, and Grand Canyon is favored to win by -17.5 at home vs. Southern Utah.</p><h3>SOUTHERN UTAH THUNDERBIRDS VS GRAND CANYON ANTELOPES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Southern Utah Thunderbirds +17.5</p><p>This game will be played at GCU Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTHERN UTAH THUNDERBIRDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-74 in favor of the Antelopes.</li><li>Even though we have Grand Canyon winning straight-up, we like Southern Utah at +17.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Thunderbirds Pull Off a Win at Phoenix?</h3><h3>Southern Utah Thunderbirds Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Southern Utah fell to 5-6 on the season after an 83-75 home loss to Northern Arizona on Saturday. The Thunderbirds, who were -5.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Southern Utah led 45-42 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 30 points while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 158 went over the O/U line of 151.5.</p><p>Southern Utah put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.4%. They hit 56.4% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 31.6% from beyond the arc, going 6-for-19 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they made 72.2%, hitting 13 of 18 attempts.</p> <p>Trent McLaughlin led the Thunderbirds with 26 points and 7 assists, shooting 4-for-11 from three. Jayden Jackson added 23 points, hitting 69.2% of his shots and 2-of-3 from deep. Carson Towt contributed 21 points and grabbed 17 rebounds, while Jamir Simpson chipped in 20 points and 9 boards.</p><p>Southern Utah's defense gave up 83 points, with their opponents shooting 48% from the field. The Thunderbirds allowed 22 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 56% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Southern Utah's defense held their opponents to 31% shooting, with 6 made threes on 19 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they hit 13 free throws, a 72% rate. The Thunderbirds gave up 8 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can Grand Canyon Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Grand Canyon Antelopes Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Grand Canyon improved to 9-4 on the season with a dominant 112-66 win over Bryant on Monday. Playing at home, the Antelopes were -13.5 point favorites and covered the spread with ease.</p> <p>They jumped out to a 61-23 lead by halftime and added another 51 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43. The total points for the game reached 178, going over the pre-game line of 158.5.</p><p>Grand Canyon put up 112 points in their last game, shooting 41% from the field and 32.1% from three-point range. They hit 35 free throws at a 79.5% clip and grabbed 22 offensive rebounds.</p> <p>Makaih Williams led the way with 31 points, shooting 56.2% overall and 50% from deep. Tyon Grant-Foster struggled, hitting just 1 of 13 shots, while Duke Brennan pulled down 15 rebounds.</p><p>Grand Canyon's defense gave up 66 points in their last game, allowing the opposition to shoot 41% from the field on 34 of 83 attempts. Inside the arc, they hit 25 of 55 shots for 45%.</p> <p>From three-point range, the other team managed 9 of 28, shooting 32%. They also went to the free-throw line 44 times, converting 35 for 79%. Grand Canyon allowed 22 offensive rebounds.</p>

Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs Grand Canyon Antelopes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Bulls (-176) will host the Hornets (+148) in a matchup between two Eastern Conference teams. Chicago is currently favored by 4.5 points and has dropped three straight games. Charlotte is 14th in the East and 4th in the Southeast Division with a record of 9-28.</p>

<p>This game will take place at the United Center in Chicago and can be seen on CHSN. The over/under line for this matchup is 235.5.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, January 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-124 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have Zach LaVine finishing with 23 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 19 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Charlotte Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>The Hornets improved to 9-28 on the season with a 117-112 win over the Jazz on Wednesday. Charlotte was favored by 5.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, winning by five. The total score of 229 points went over the pre-game line of 221.5.</p> <p>Charlotte’s defense stepped up in the 4th quarter, holding Utah to 25 points while scoring 37. The Hornets overcame an 11-0 run by the Jazz early in the game, where Utah took the lead from 20-17 to 28-20.</p><p>Mark Williams dominated in the Hornets' win over the Jazz, shooting 85.7% from the field and finishing with 31 points and 13 rebounds. He was especially impactful in the 4th quarter, scoring 15 points. LaMelo Ball added 27 points, 9 assists, and 6 rebounds, while Miles Bridges contributed 25 points and 10 rebounds.</p> <p>As a team, the Hornets shot 52.9% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 30.8% of their threes, making 12 in total. Brandon Miller chipped in 20 points, with 9 of those coming in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>Despite a rough start, allowing 33 points in the 1st quarter, the Hornets tightened up defensively, giving up just 25 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters to secure a 117-112 win over the Jazz. Charlotte allowed Utah to shoot 46% from the field.</p> <p>The Hornets held the Jazz to 16 made threes on 37% shooting from deep and sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 10 free throws. Charlotte also recorded 34 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and added 6 steals and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Bulls Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>The Bulls fell to 18-23 on the season after a 110-94 loss to the Hawks on Wednesday. Chicago, favored by 6.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 204 points was well below the O/U line of 236.</p> <p>A key moment came when Atlanta went on a 15-0 run, turning a 28-27 lead into 42-28. Chicago tried to rally, winning the third quarter 31-25, but they were outscored 24-16 in the fourth.</p><p>In Wednesday's loss to the Hawks, the Bulls managed just 94 points, shooting 44.3% from the field. Their three-point shooting was a major issue, as they hit only 6 threes at a 22.2% clip.</p> <p>Coby White led the Bulls with 16 points, 9 of which came in the 3rd quarter. Zach LaVine added 15 points, scoring 5 in the 4th, while Nikola Vucevic contributed 14 points and 16 rebounds.</p><p>The Bulls' defense allowed 110 points in their loss to the Hawks, giving up 27 points in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 2nd. They tightened up in the 2nd half, allowing 25 points in the 3rd and 24 in the 4th.</p> <p>Chicago held Atlanta to 41% shooting, including 30% from three, where the Hawks made 13 threes. The Bulls sent the Hawks to the line 22 times, where they made 15 free throws. Defensively, the Bulls grabbed 45 rebounds, but allowed 14 offensive boards, while also recording 5 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Charlotte Hornets vs Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 1/17/25

<p>The Bengals are favored at -177 on the money line as they face the Broncos on Saturday, December 28th at 4:30 ET on NFLN. The Broncos are +150 on the money line, and the point spread is sitting at -3 in favor of the Bengals. The over/under line is 50 points for this week 17 AFC matchup being played at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.</p><h3>DENVER BRONCOS VS CINCINNATI BENGALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Bengals -3</p><p>This game will be played at Paycor Stadium at 4:30 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CINCINNATI BENGALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Bengals winning this one by a score of 31 to 23</li><li>Not only do we have the Bengals winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -3</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 50 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Broncos Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>Heading into week 17, the Broncos hold a 9-6 record, putting their playoff chances at 78.6% despite sitting 20th in our power rankings. Denver is 11-4 against the spread, including a 7-0 mark as favorites. Their O/U record is 10-5, with the over hitting in four straight games.</p> <p>In week 16, the Broncos couldn’t extend their win streak to four games, falling 34-27 to the Chargers. Denver was a 3-point underdog and couldn’t cover the spread. The 61 combined points easily surpassed the 41.5-point line.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Broncos rank 22nd in our offensive power rankings. They are 10th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 24.2, but sit 22nd in passing yards per game with 205.5, despite being 10th in passing attempts. Denver is 19th in rushing yards per game, averaging 108.5 on 26.1 attempts per game. On 3rd down, they rank 19th with a conversion rate of 37.7% and are 20th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>In week 16, Bo Nix threw for 263 yards and 2 touchdowns, completing 29 of 40 passes without an interception. Marvin Mims Jr. led the team with 62 receiving yards on 3 catches, and Audric Estime had 48 rushing yards on 9 carries. Denver scored 17 points in the first half but managed only 3 points in the 4th quarter against the Chargers.</p><p>In their 34-27 loss to the Chargers, the Broncos' defense allowed 380 yards and 74.2% completions. They gave up 263 passing yards, with the Chargers averaging 8.5 yards per attempt through the air. Denver defended the run decently, allowing 117 yards on 28 attempts (4.2 yards per attempt).<p></p>Despite struggling to get off the field, the Broncos did come up with one interception and recorded two sacks. The Chargers converted on 50% of their third down attempts.</p><h3>Will The Bengals Win At Home Over The Broncos?</h3><p>The Bengals have won three straight games, improving their record to 7-8. After a week 13 loss to the Steelers, Cincinnati bounced back with consecutive wins over the Cowboys, Titans, and Browns. In week 16, they easily handled Cleveland, winning 24-6 and covering the 10-point spread. This puts the Bengals at 9-6 ATS this season, with an average scoring margin of +2 points per game.</p> <p>Heading into week 17, Cincinnati ranks 15th in our power rankings and has a 6.7% chance of making the playoffs. They are 3rd in the AFC North with a 2-3 division record. The Bengals are 5-3 on the road but just 2-5 at home this season.</p><p>Joe Burrow has thrown for 3 touchdowns in each of his last three games, including a 252-yard performance in week 16 against the Browns, where he posted a passer rating of 134. Before that, he threw for 271 yards in week 15 and 369 yards in week 14. Ja'Marr Chase led the team in receiving in week 16, catching 6 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown. Chase Brown rushed for 91 yards on 18 carries in week 16, following his 97-yard game in week 15.</p> <p>Heading into week 17, the Bengals rank 5th in our offensive power rankings. They lead the NFL in passing yards per game with 267.3, while ranking 6th in points per game, averaging 28.2. Cincinnati ranks 4th in the league in 3rd-down conversions, with a success rate of 46.8%.</p><p>Cincinnati's defense was dominant in their 24-6 win over the Browns, allowing just 125 passing yards and forcing two interceptions. The Bengals held Cleveland to 20 completions on 34 attempts (58.8%) and limited them to a 3.7 yards per attempt. The Bengals also came away with five sacks and held the Browns to a 25% third-down conversion rate.</p><p></p><p>Despite struggling to stop the run, giving up 148 yards on just 24 attempts, the Bengals were able to control the game by shutting down the Browns' passing attack.</p>

Denver Broncos vs Cincinnati Bengals Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/24

<p>FOX will be covering this week three UCF Knights vs. TCU Horned Frogs matchup, set to kick off at 7:30 ET from Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth. Both teams are 2-0 coming into this game. The over/under line is at 61.5 points, and the current point spread has TCU as the slight -1.5-point favorite. The money line odds are -117 for TCU and -105 for UCF.</p><h3>UCF KNIGHTS VS TCU HORNED FROGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UCF Knights +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Amon G. Carter Stadium at 7:30 ET on Saturday, September 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UCF KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the UCF Knights winning this one by a score of 29 to 26</li><li>Not only do we have the UCF Knights winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +1.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 61.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The UCF Knights Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>UCF is off to a strong start this season, moving to 2-0 after a 45-14 victory over Sam Houston. The Knights, favored by -21.5 points, not only won but also covered the spread. The over/under line was set at 54 points, but the teams combined for 59, hitting the over.</p> <p></p><p>UCF dominated from the start, taking a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. After Sam Houston scored in the second quarter, the Knights added 10 more points to lead 24-7 at halftime. UCF then put the game out of reach by outscoring Sam Houston 14-0 in the third quarter and finished with a 31-point win.</p><p>UCF's offense was dominant in their 45-14 win, racking up 554 total yards and 29 first downs. The Knights' ground game was particularly strong, with 384 rushing yards and six touchdowns. RJ Harvey led the way with 126 yards on 19 carries, finding the end zone four times. KJ Jefferson added 169 passing yards on 12 completions, with a passer rating of 113.61. Kobe Hudson was the top receiver, recording five catches for 104 yards.</p><p>UCF's defense was dominant in their most recent game, allowing just 68 rushing yards and 219 passing yards. The Knights picked off two passes and held Sam Houston to 14 points. In total, UCF gave up just 287 yards and 12 first downs.</p><h3>Will The TCU Horned Frogs Win At Home Over The UCF Knights?</h3><p>After a 45-0 win over LIU, TCU is now 2-0 for the season. This game had no betting lines available.</p><p></p><p>The Horned Frogs took control early, leading 10-0 after the first quarter. By halftime, they had extended their lead to 31-0, and they added another touchdown in the third quarter. TCU's defense was dominant, holding LIU scoreless and to just 122 total yards.</p><p>In their 45-0 win, TCU's offense was led by quarterback Josh Hoover, who completed 80% of his passes for 267 yards and two touchdowns, resulting in a passer rating of 137.83. Savion Williams was his top target, catching five passes for 69 yards.</p> 
<p>The Horned Frogs' offense generated 441 total yards, with 143 yards coming on the ground. Cam Cook led the team in rushing with 58 yards on 13 carries and three of the team's four rushing touchdowns.</p><p>TCU's defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding LIU to just 68 passing yards on 9 completions. The Horned Frogs' secondary also came up with an interception. Overall, TCU's defense allowed just 149 total yards and 45 points. LIU managed only 9 first downs and 81 rushing yards on 33 attempts.</p>

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