<p>At 6:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-217) will host the Los Angeles Lakers (+180) in a Western Pacific divisional matchup. The Kings (-6) are favored at home over the Lakers, and the over/under line is set at 227.5.</p>

<p>Los Angeles is currently 7th in the Western Conference with a record of 15-12. They have won two straight games coming into tonight's matchup. Sacramento is 12th in the West with a record of 13-15 and have lost their last two games.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS SACRAMENTO KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings -6</p><p>This game will be played at Golden 1 Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-123 in favor of the Kings.</li><li>Our projections have De'Aaron Fox finishing with 25 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 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Lakers Win in Sacramento?</h3><p>The Lakers improved to 15-12 on the season with a 113-100 win over the Kings on Thursday. Entering the game as +4.5 point underdogs, Los Angeles not only won but covered the spread. The total score of 213 points fell short of the 229.5-point line.</p> <p>A key moment came when the Lakers went on an 11-0 run, turning a 25-19 deficit into a 30-25 lead. After a 30-25 2nd quarter in favor of the Kings, the Lakers tightened up defensively, winning the 3rd quarter 24-22 and closing out the game by outscoring Sacramento 27-20 in the 4th.</p><p>Austin Reaves led the Lakers to a win over the Kings with 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 42.9%. Anthony Davis added 21 points and 19 rebounds, despite shooting just 35%, while LeBron James contributed 19 points and 7 assists, shooting 38.1%.</p> <p>The Lakers shot 40.4% as a team, making 12 threes at a 36.4% clip. Reaves and Davis each scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, with Reaves also adding 8 in the 1st.</p><p>The Lakers' defense tightened up in the 2nd half, allowing just 42 points in the 3rd and 4th quarters to secure a 113-100 win over the Kings. Despite giving up 30 points in the 2nd quarter, they held Sacramento to 22 points in the 3rd and 20 in the 4th.</p> <p>Los Angeles limited the Kings to 11 made threes on 37% shooting from deep. The Lakers also sent Sacramento to the line 22 times, where they made 15 free throws. Defensively, the Lakers grabbed 39 rebounds, allowing just 4 offensive boards, while adding 8 steals and 10 blocks.</p><h3>Does Sacramento Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The Kings fell to 13-15 on the season after a 113-100 home loss to the Lakers on Thursday. Sacramento, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 213 points was well below the 229.5-point line.</p> <p>After the Lakers went on an 11-0 run early, the Kings fought back in the 2nd quarter, outscoring L.A. 30-25. However, Sacramento couldn't close the gap, as they were down 86-80 going into the 4th quarter and were outscored 27-20 in the final period.</p><p>De'Aaron Fox led the Kings with 26 points and 5 assists in their 113-100 loss to the Lakers, shooting 41.2% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 40%. Fox scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Malik Monk added 12 of his 17 points in the 2nd quarter, finishing with 3 made threes at 30% efficiency.</p> <p>Domantas Sabonis contributed 18 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. The Kings made 11 threes, shooting 37.9% from deep, with a 45.1% overall field goal percentage.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, the Kings couldn’t overcome a rough 1st quarter, where they allowed 37 points, leading to a 113-100 loss to the Lakers. Sacramento held Los Angeles to 40% shooting overall.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Kings gave up 12 threes on 36% shooting. They also sent the Lakers to the line 30 times, with Los Angeles converting 25 free throws. Sacramento finished with 7 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Los Angeles Lakers vs Sacramento Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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<p>The PGA Tour is continuing with weekly tournaments, even though many of the biggest names are still sitting out. It was a wild year on the PGA Tour, and the best players in the sport had to grind it out for several months.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The PGA Tour action this weekend is going to take place in Southern Utah as it’s time for the Black Desert Championship. You are going to see some interesting odds for this event, but there will still be some great opportunities to cash in.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Here is a look at some of the odds available for this weekend, and the bets that you are going to want to make.&nbsp;</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Look at the Favorites</h2>



<p>When looking at the odds to win the Black Desert Championship, you will notice that even the betting favorite has some valuable odds. That’s not going to be the case when Scottie Scheffler or Rory McIlroy are in the mix, but they are sitting this weekend out.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Keith Mitchell is actually the betting favorite to win this weekend, and he has odds that are set at +1600 to come away with a win. Mitchell is a solid golfer, but he is not someone that you typically see as a big betting favorite.&nbsp;</p>



<p>There is a pretty big gap in the odds after Mitchell as Seamus Power and Kurt Kitayama are next on the list at +2500. Those are two players with some success on the PGA Tour, but just not enough of it to be considered a favorite.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Beau Hossler (+2800) and Erik Van Rooyen (+3000) are the other golfers that you should consider as betting favorites to win this event.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Other Contenders to Watch</h2>



<p>You always want to look deep into the betting odds when you are betting on a PGA Tour event, and there are some great opportunities in this one. The odds fall off in a big way, and that’s a great opportunity to cash in.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Chris Kirk, Stephan Jaeger, and Chan Kim are next on the list at +3000, and they are going to be just outside of the list of favorites. Ben Griffin and Ryan Fox are also going to be in the mix to win this event, and their odds are sitting at +3200 (<em><a href="/s/betdsi/">at BetDSI</a></em>). </p>



<p>That’s really the complete list of players that you want to consider winning this event, as there are a bunch of random players beyond this number.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Pick is In</h2>



<p>Betting on the PGA Tour is never easy, but there will be some excellent betting options for the Black Desert Championship. You should be looking at the group of favorites to win this weekend, as those are some players that are determined to win an event.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Keith Mitchell is the betting favorite for a reason in Utah, but he just hasn’t proven that he is good enough to come away with a win. Erik Van Rooyen continues to be an interesting player to watch, and he is going to come away with a win at +3000.</p>



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<p>Planning on watching today's Tar Heels and Bruins game? Catch the action at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, as the Bruins hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on CBS. The odds for this non-conference game currently have UCLA as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 150.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS VS UCLA BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UCLA Bruins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 3:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UCLA BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Bruins.</li><li>Not only will UCLA pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the North Carolina Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>North Carolina fell to 6-5 on the season after a 90-84 home loss to Florida on Tuesday. The Tar Heels were +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 174 exceeded the O/U line of 167.5.</p> <p>UNC trailed 46-34 at halftime but made a push in the 2nd half, scoring 50 points while allowing 44. Despite the strong offensive effort after the break, the Tar Heels couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>North Carolina put up 84 points in their latest game, shooting 45.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, thanks largely to their 63.6% shooting on two-pointers. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 28 attempts for a 17.9% success rate.</p> <p>RJ Davis led the way with 29 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 52.6% overall and 27.3% from three. Will Richard added 22 points, making 8 of 10 shots, including 3 of 5 from deep. The Tar Heels had 13 offensive rebounds and 10 assists in the game.</p><p>North Carolina's defense struggled, giving up 90 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed the opponent to connect on 63% of their two-point attempts, with 28 made shots inside the arc.</p> <p>The Tar Heels did better defending the three, holding the other team to 17% shooting, with just 5 threes made. They also sent them to the line 19 times, where they hit 13 free throws.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Bruins?</h3><p>UCLA improved to 10-1 on the season with a dominant 111-75 win over Prairie View A&M on Tuesday. The Bruins, heavy favorites at -34, covered the spread in this one.</p> <p>UCLA led 53-36 at halftime and continued to pour it on in the 2nd half, outscoring the Panthers 58-39. The game’s total points of 186 went well over the pre-game O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>UCLA's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, scoring 111 points with a 59% shooting rate from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.2%, as they connected on 65% of their two-point attempts (26/40) and 47.6% from beyond the arc (10/21). They also excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 78.4% (29/37) of their attempts.</p> <p>Jordan Tillmon led the way with 24 points, hitting 6 of 7 threes (85.7%), while Dylan Andrews added 21 points and 6 assists, shooting 75% from deep (3/4). The Bruins dished out 26 assists as a team, with Kobe Johnson contributing 7 assists to go along with his 12 points.</p><p>UCLA's defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 75 points on 59% shooting from the field. The Bruins allowed their opponents to connect on 36 of 61 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, UCLA's defense gave up 26 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 65% success rate. From three-point range, their opponents hit 10 of 21 shots, shooting 47%. UCLA also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 37 times, where they made 29 free throws, shooting 78%. The Bruins allowed 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

North Carolina Tar Heels vs UCLA Bruins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

The trick to beating &amp; betting any sport,  MLB baseball in particular because we're dealing with a volatile money line and not a point spread and -110 - is simply looking way ahead. You really cannot come home from work and start picking out teams and expect them to win night after night. The teams have a plan, you make a plan for everything else in life, so why wouldn't you make a plan with your bets, or money?

The trick to <a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb/"><strong>betting baseball</strong></a>, for me, is finding the teams that are about to crash, or the ones that have been off of most peoples' radar and are about to start making money. For example, even the worst team in the League will eventually win six in a row, and all at +150 or better until books and the bettors catch up. By then it's too late. It's like the stock market in that most reasonable people wouldn't buy Google stock today at $932 when they could have had a better price, well, yesterday. Five years ago, which is like "yesterday" in baseball, you could have bought it for $282.

The trick is to find the teams that haven't met expectations yet, because they will eventually. A team like Toronto is a good place to start. They're sitting at 8-17 but have won the last two, so perhaps on the uptick. And in fact as I type they're leading the Yankees in New York. That would have been a great bet, at least the RL, especially when we noticed the total dropping, which gives that much more value to the +1.5.

Another team that fits that mold for me is the Padres. They're not as bad as their record indicates, and they've won a couple, have a day off, and a home stand coming up. What's also key is that they're playing Colorado for three games, and honestly after watching the Rockies fail to execute in Arizona, I decided to not take them on the road for a while. They've got to play too good to win on the road. So, it's almost a perfect storm there for me, and one option is a "series" bet on San Diego to win two-of-three. I happen to think they will, but there's always a hedge option if things don't start well.

Minnesota is yet another team that could be about to go on a money-making run. As you know this goes back and forth for six months. They started the season on a great run, then faded so bettors soured on them. Don't sour forever, though, because they WILL do it again, and they're at home on Tuesday against Oakland. Sadly, they opened at -140 which is more than I thought and strictly because Santana is pitching, but there's probably a very good reason for it. Like the fact that Oakland's bullpen is terrible, Sonny Gray is coming of the DL, and the A's are 3-6 on the road.

The point I am making is "know before you go". Do the work early and trust what you see. Don't over think problems, and like I said yesterday, don't let a few losses disrupt a winning formula. There are no short cuts and no magic formula. And remember, a teams' W/L record doesn't reflect their ability to make you money. Both the Phillies and the Reds are under .500, and yet if you'd have bet both of them every game, you'd be in the black.

Cleveland and the Dodgers are both comfortably above .500, but yet both would have cost you money on the young season. Baseball is a very different animal, but also the ones <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/"><strong>bookmakers</strong></a> fear the most, because it's far and away the easiest (not easy, just easier!) sport for professional bettors to beat.

Dave Essler is a professional handicapper on Pregame, featured on ESPN, Fox Sports, CNN, and more.

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Ospreys and Gators. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on SECN, and it's hosted by the Gators at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Florida as the -24.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 170.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS VS FLORIDA GATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Florida Ospreys +24.5</p><p>This game will be played at Exactech Arena at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Gators.</li><li>Even though we have Florida winning straight-up, we like North Florida at +24.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 170.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Ospreys Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>North Florida fell to 5-5 on the season after a 95-81 road loss to UNC Asheville on Tuesday. Entering the game as +3 underdogs, the Ospreys not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 176, surpassing the O/U line of 162.</p> <p>North Florida trailed 43-30 at halftime but put up 51 points in the 2nd half. However, their defense allowed 52 points in the same period, preventing them from mounting a comeback.</p><p>North Florida put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 41.3% from the field. They connected on 30% of their 40 three-point attempts, with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. At the free-throw line, they hit 77.3%, going 17-for-22.</p> <p>The Ospreys had 17 assists and 11 offensive rebounds, with Toyaz Solomon leading the way with 24 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 69.2% from the field. Jordan Marsh added 19 points and 7 assists, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.</p><p>North Florida's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 95 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 56% from the field. The Ospreys couldn't contain their opponents inside, as they shot 63% on two-point attempts, going 24/38.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, North Florida allowed 9 threes on 20 attempts, a 45% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 20 of those attempts, shooting 69%. The Ospreys gave up 12 offensive rebounds as well.</p><h3>Does Florida Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Florida improved to 11-0 this season with a 90-84 win over North Carolina on Tuesday. The Gators, who were -3.5 point favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>Florida led 46-34 at halftime but allowed 50 points in the second half while scoring 44. The total points for the game reached 174, surpassing the over/under line of 167.5.</p><p>The Gators put up 90 points in their last game, shooting 46.2% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 55.4%. They hit 57.6% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 34.4% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 70.4%, going 19-for-27.</p> <p>RJ Davis led the way with 29 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 52.6% overall, though he struggled from three, hitting just 3 of 11 attempts. Will Richard was efficient, scoring 22 points on 8-of-10 shooting, including 3-of-5 from deep.</p><p>Even with Florida's defense giving up 84 points, they managed to hold their opponent to just 5 made threes on 28 attempts, a 17% shooting performance from beyond the arc. However, the Gators struggled to contain the inside game, allowing 28 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 63% conversion rate.</p> <p>Florida sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they connected on 13 free throws, shooting 68%. The Gators also gave up 13 offensive rebounds, contributing to their defensive woes in this one.</p>

North Florida Ospreys vs Florida Gators NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the New York Knicks (-332) will travel to take on the New Orleans Pelicans (+266) in a non-conference matchup. The Knicks are currently favored by 8.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 226.</p>

<p>TV: NBA</p><h3>NEW YORK KNICKS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Knicks -8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-113 in favor of the Knicks.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 29 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.0% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at New Orleans Possible for the Knicks?</h3><p>The Knicks improved to 17-10 on the season with a dominant 133-107 road win over the Timberwolves on Thursday. New York, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 240, surpassing the over/under line of 214 by 26 points.</p> <p>After trailing 33-32 at the end of the 1st quarter, the Knicks took control with an 11-0 run, extending the score from 33-30 to 44-30. They outscored Minnesota 41-18 in the 2nd quarter and went into the 4th with a 104-74 lead. The Timberwolves edged the Knicks 33-29 in the final period, but the game was already out of reach.</p><p>The Knicks put up 133 points in their win over the Timberwolves, shooting 51.5% from the field and hitting 20 threes at a 44.4% clip. Karl-Anthony Towns was perfect from deep, making 5 threes and finishing with 32 points, 20 rebounds, and 6 assists.</p> <p>Mikal Bridges added 29 points, hitting 4 threes, while Miles McBride also connected on 4 triples. Towns scored 19 of his points in the 2nd quarter, and Bridges added 11 in the 3rd.</p><p>Despite giving up 33 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, the Knicks' defense tightened up in the 2nd and 3rd, allowing just 18 and 23 points, respectively, in their win over the Timberwolves. New York sent Minnesota to the free-throw line only 13 times, where they converted 8 attempts.</p> <p>The Knicks allowed Minnesota to hit 17 threes at a 40% clip, but they controlled the boards, giving up just 6 offensive rebounds. Defensively, New York also recorded 10 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Pelicans Win at Home?</h3><p>The Pelicans dropped to 5-23 on the season following a 133-113 road loss to the Rockets on Thursday. New Orleans entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 246 points exceeded the over/under line of 218.5 by 27.5 points.</p> <p>Houston took control early with a 13-0 run, extending the score from 7-5 to 18-7. The Pelicans couldn’t recover, as they were outscored 39-25 in the 1st quarter. Although the 2nd and 4th quarters were even, New Orleans couldn’t make up ground after trailing 99-79 heading into the final period.</p><p>In their 133-113 loss to the Rockets, the Pelicans shot 44.6% from the field, but connected on 46.4% of their threes, hitting 13 from deep. Trey Murphy III led the way with 28 points, making 4 threes at a 66.7% clip, while Herbert Jones also hit 4 threes, finishing with 20 points.</p> <p>Murphy scored 9 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, while Jones added 13 of his 20 points in the 3rd. CJ McCollum contributed 18 points, with 7 coming in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Pelicans struggled defensively against the Rockets, giving up 133 points on 57% shooting. Houston scored 39 points in the 1st quarter and added 34 more in the 4th to secure the win. New Orleans allowed 33 points in the 3rd quarter and 27 in the 2nd.</p> <p>The Rockets hit 17 threes at a 43% clip. The Pelicans sent Houston to the line 19 times, where they made 16 free throws. New Orleans finished with 26 defensive rebounds, 6 steals, and 2 blocks.</p>

New York Knicks vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's RedHawks and Wildcats game? Catch the action at John M. Belk Arena in Davidson, NC, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 141.5 points, and the Wildcats are the home favorites against the RedHawks in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS VS DAVIDSON WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami (OH) RedHawks +13.5</p><p>This game will be played at John M. Belk Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Davidson winning straight-up, we like Miami (OH) at +13.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the RedHawks Exceed Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>Miami (OH) is set to play their 9th game of the season with a record of 4-4. In their previous ten road games, Miami (OH) went 3-7, including last year. Miami (OH) currently holds a winning record against the spread at 4-3. Over their last five games, the team has gone 3-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>After eight games, Miami (OH) has an over/under record of 4-3-0, with their games averaging a combined 141.6 points per game so far. The RedHawks' last five games have culminated with an average of 143 points per game and an over/under record of 3-1.</p><p>In their latest game, Miami (OH)'s offense looked good, scoring 79 points against Marshall. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 43.3% and made 14/21 free throws. The top scorer for the RedHawks was Mekhi Cooper with 17 points, while Evan Ipsaro also chipped in with 16 points.</p><p>The RedHawks' defense is presently ranked 70th nationally, allowing an average of 66.6 points per contest. Miami (OH) will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Marshall to just 35% shooting in their most recent game.</p><h3>Do the Wildcats Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Davidson is entering their 10th game of the season with a 6-3 overall record. In their previous five road games, the Wildcats have a 2-3 record, while they are 2-0 at home. As of today's game, Davidson holds a 5-2 record against the spread. When playing at home this season, Davidson is 2-0 vs. the spread, and in their last ten home games, they are 5-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far, Davidson's games have averaged 139.3 points per game with the average over/under line being 135.5 points. The Wildcats have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 144 points per game.</p><p>Davidson's offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 82 points against Wright State. They had an overall field goal percentage of 57.7% and made 11/19 free throws. Leading the team in scoring is David Skogman, who is averaging 13.1 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, Grant Huffman also maintains a PPG average of 10.9 heading into game.</p><p>This season, the Davidson defense has been impressive, holding the 71st position in the country while permitting an average of 66.7 points per contest. Davidson's three-point defense is currently 92nd in the country at 7.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 38.9% of their shots vs. Davidson.</p>

Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Davidson Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 12/9/23

<p>The Knights and Red Raiders are set to face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Red Raiders will host the game at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, TX. This Big 12 conference matchup has an over/under of 137 points, and Texas Tech is favored to win by -7.5 at home vs. UCF.</p><h3>UCF KNIGHTS VS TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UCF Knights +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Supermarkets Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, February 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UCF KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-70 in favor of the Red Raiders.</li><li>Even though we have Texas Tech winning straight-up, we like UCF at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Knights Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>UCF comes into this game as a 7.5-point underdog, and they have gone 3-6 when considered the underdog this season. So far, the Knights are 13-8, including a 4-5 record in Big 12 games. They have gone 2-4 on the road this year, and their average scoring margin on the road is -9.7.</p>

<p>Most recently, the Knights beat Oklahoma by a score of 74-63. Over their last 10 road games, UCF has gone just 3-7, and they are currently on a two-game losing streak away from home.</p><p>As the underdog this season, UCF has gone 4-4-1 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS record is 2-4 and over their last 10 road games, they are 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 137 is just below the average over/under line in UCF's games this year of 138.8. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 135 points, which is slightly higher than today's line. On the season, UCF's over/under record is 11-10.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the UCF offense tallied 74 points in a matchup against Oklahoma. Their field goal percentage for the game was 41.7%, and they made 6 threes. Jaylin Sellers is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 17.2. Meanwhile, Darius Johnson also brings a PPG average of 13.1 into the game.</p><p>So far, the Knights' defense is ranked 31st in the country at 65.0 points per contest. UCF will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Oklahoma to just 41% shooting in their most recent game.</p><h3>Do the Red Raiders Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>As the Texas Tech Red Raiders prepare to take on the UCF Knights, they will look to bounce back from a tough loss to Baylor, 79-73. Despite the loss, Texas Tech has been dominant at home this season, going 11-1, and they have gone 9-1 in their last ten games at home.</p>

<p>Overall, the Red Raiders have gone 16-6 this season, and they are 5-4 in Big 12 play. They have been favored in 14 of their games, going 13-1, and their average scoring margin at home is +15.2 points per game.</p><p>Overall, Texas Tech has an ATS record of 10-11-1 this season. At home, the Red Raiders have gone 6-6 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Texas Tech is 6-4 ATS.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 137 is lower than the average over/under line in Texas Tech's games this year (138.9). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 153 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Texas Tech offense ended with 73 points against Baylor. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 49.1% and made 9 threes. Pop Isaacs is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 17.4 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Joe Toussaint brings a PPG average of 12.6 into the game.</p><p>The Red Raiders' defense is presently ranked 96th nationally, allowing an average of 68.9 points per contest. Against Baylor in their most recent game, the Texas Tech defense gave up a total of 79 points while allowing Baylor to hit 49% of their shots.</p>

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