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<p>Planning on watching today's Beavers and Golden Grizzlies game? Catch the action at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI, as the Golden Grizzlies hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN. Oregon State is favored by -12.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 132.5 points.</p><h3>OREGON STATE BEAVERS VS OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oakland Golden Grizzlies +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Golden Grizzlies.</li><li>Not only will Oakland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 132.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Beavers Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Oregon State improved to 8-2 on the season with a 74-65 road win over Charleston on Sunday. The Beavers entered the game as 7-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 139 fell just under the 140.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Oregon State led 35-26 at halftime and matched Charleston's 39 points in the 2nd half to secure the win.</p><p>Oregon State put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They hit 62.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 25% of their threes (5/20).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Beavers were solid, making 23 of 29 attempts (79.3%). Michael Rataj and Damarco Minor each contributed 16 points, with Rataj also grabbing 12 rebounds. Parsa Fallah was efficient, hitting 6 of 7 shots for 14 points and adding 4 assists.</p><p>Oregon State's defense held their opponent to 65 points, with a strong effort limiting them to 36% shooting from the field. The Beavers gave up 21 made field goals on 58 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Oregon State's defense allowed 6 threes on 24 attempts, a 25% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 25 times, where they made 17 free throws.</p><h3>Can Oakland Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><h3>Oakland Golden Grizzlies Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Oakland improved to 3-7 on the season with a 72-71 win over Loyola Chicago on Sunday. The Golden Grizzlies were +7 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Oakland led 33-27 at halftime, but the Ramblers made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring Oakland 44-39. The game’s total points of 143 went over the 133.5 O/U line.</p><p>Oakland's offense put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 42.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. They connected on 9 of 27 three-point attempts, hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 9 of 10 attempts.</p> <p>Miles Rubin led the way with 21 points on 9 of 11 shooting, while Allen Mukeba, Malcolm Christie, and Sheldon Edwards Jr. each added 20 points. Christie and Edwards both hit 6 threes, with Edwards shooting 46.2% from deep. The Golden Grizzlies grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and finished with just 7 assists as a team.</p><p>Oakland's defense gave up 71 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 42% from the field, with 27 made baskets on 63 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 18 two-point field goals on 36 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Oakland's defense conceded 9 threes on 27 attempts, a 33% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 9 free throws, shooting 90%. Oakland allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Bisons and Mocs face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Mocs are hosting the game at McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, TN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 149.5 points, and Chattanooga is favored by -1.5 at home against Lipscomb.</p><h3>LIPSCOMB BISONS VS CHATTANOOGA MOCS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chattanooga Mocs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at McKenzie Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHATTANOOGA MOCS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Mocs.</li><li>Not only will Chattanooga pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Lipscomb Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Lipscomb evened their season record at 4-4 with a dominant 82-44 road win over Alabama A&M on Saturday. The Bisons entered the game as -11.5 favorites and covered the spread comfortably. The total points for the game were 126, well under the O/U line of 151.5.</p> <p>Lipscomb took control early, leading 44-21 at halftime. They continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring Alabama A&M 38-23 to seal the win.</p><p>Lipscomb's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 82 points with a field goal percentage of 45.9% (28/61). Their effective field goal percentage was 57.4%, thanks in part to hitting 14 of 35 three-point attempts (40%) and shooting 53.8% from two-point range (14/26). They also connected on 80% of their free throws, going 12 for 15 from the line.</p> <p>The Bisons shared the ball effectively, dishing out 21 assists, and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds. Will Pruitt led the way with 19 points, hitting 4 of 8 from beyond the arc and shooting 50% overall. Gyasi Powell added 16 points, shooting 54.5% from the field and 57.1% from three-point range (4/7). EJay Greer contributed 11 points in just 12 minutes, shooting 62.5% from the floor.</p><p>Lipscomb's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 44 points on 25% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 11/43, also at 25%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition managed only 5 threes on 21 attempts, shooting 23%. Lipscomb sent them to the line 11 times, where they hit 7 free throws, or 63%.</p><h3>Can the Mocs Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Chattanooga Mocs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Chattanooga improved to 4-3 on the season with an 84-76 home win over Bryant on Wednesday, November 27th. The Mocs entered the game as 6-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points finished just under the 161-point O/U line.</p> 

<p>Leading 39-37 at halftime, Chattanooga pulled away by outscoring Bryant 45-39 in the second half.</p><p>Chattanooga's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 84 points with a field goal percentage of 49.1% and an effective field goal percentage of 59.6%. They hit 63% of their two-point attempts and knocked down 11 threes at a 36.7% rate, while also shooting 77.3% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>The Mocs dished out 19 assists, with Earl Timberlake contributing 6 assists and 6 rebounds to go along with his 18 points. Makai Richards added 17 points in just 18 minutes, shooting 80% from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt.</p><p>Chattanooga's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 63% of their two-point attempts, with a 17/27 performance.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Chattanooga's defense gave up 11 threes on 30 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 17 free throws (77%).</p>

Lipscomb Bisons vs Chattanooga Mocs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Celtics (-451) will travel to Orlando to take on the Magic (+350) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 214.5 points.</p>

<p>As of now, the Celtics are 9.5-point favorites and are 2nd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 22-6. On the other side, the Magic are 4th in the East and have a record of 18-12.</p><h3>BOSTON CELTICS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Celtics -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON CELTICS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 142-76 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with 27 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 20 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is a Win at Orlando Possible for the Celtics?</h3><p>The Celtics improved to 22-6 on the season with a dominant 123-98 win over the Bulls on Saturday. Boston, who were -12 point favorites, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points came in at 221, well below the O/U line of 239.5.</p> <p>After a 28-28 tie in the 1st quarter, Boston went on a 10-0 run, turning a 51-47 lead into 57-51. They outscored the Bulls 33-26 in the 2nd quarter, 32-23 in the 3rd, and 30-21 in the 4th, pulling away for the win.</p><p>Jayson Tatum was the star of the Celtics' 123-98 win over the Bulls, hitting 9 threes at a 60% clip and finishing with 43 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists. He scored 18 points in the 3rd quarter and added 9 more in the 4th.</p> <p>As a team, the Celtics shot 48% from the field, making 15 threes at 33.3%. Kristaps Porzingis contributed 22 points, including 8 in the 4th quarter, while Jaylen Brown added 19 points, 9 of which came in the opening quarter.</p><p>The Celtics put together a strong defensive performance on Saturday, holding the Bulls to just 98 points. Boston's defense improved as the game went on, giving up 28 points in the 1st quarter, 26 in the 2nd, 23 in the 3rd, and just 21 in the 4th. Overall, they limited Chicago to 37% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Celtics held the Bulls to 34% shooting, with Chicago making 14 threes. The Bulls also went 10/11 from the free-throw line. Boston controlled the boards, allowing 10 offensive rebounds while collecting 42 defensive boards. They also added 8 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Can Orlando Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>The Magic improved to 18-12 on the season with a 121-114 win over the Heat on Saturday. Orlando, favored by 2 points, covered the spread with the win. The game’s total of 235 points exceeded the pre-game line of 205 by 30 points.</p> <p>Orlando’s comeback was remarkable, as they outscored Miami 37-8 in the 4th quarter. The Heat had gone on a 14-0 run earlier, but the Magic’s dominant final quarter sealed the win.</p><p>Cole Anthony's 35-point performance, including 14 points in the 3rd quarter and 13 in the 4th, led the Magic to a win over the Heat. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 24 points, with 10 coming in the opening quarter.</p> <p>Goga Bitadze was perfect from the field, finishing with 18 points and 13 rebounds. The Magic shot 49.4% overall, but struggled from deep, hitting just 29.7% of their threes, making 11 in total.</p><p>Despite a rough start defensively, giving up 40 points in the 1st quarter and 36 in the 2nd, the Magic tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 8 points to secure the win. Overall, they gave up 114 points on 48% shooting from the Heat.</p> <p>Orlando did well defending the three, holding Miami to 28% from deep with just 9 made threes. They also recorded 9 blocks and 5 steals, while giving up 33 free throws on 42 attempts.</p>

Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

The National Basketball Association (NBA) was first founded all the way back in 1946 as that is when the first season was played. There were only a handful of teams in the NBA at that time, but it has continued to grow throughout the years.

The NBA is no longer just a league that is made up of the best basketball players in the United States as it is a league that has grown internationally as well. This league is now full of players from other countries as it is the best professional basketball league in the world.

Every NBA team plays 82 games during the regular season and the top 16 teams make up the NBA Playoffs. The league is split up into conferences and divisions, and there are eight teams from each conference in the postseason.

NBA basketball begins in October, and the NBA Finals take place every single June. This is a league that attracts plenty of attention, and NBA betting is extremely popular as well.

This article will not only introduce you to the best NBA betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but it will also give you some NBA betting tips.
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If you are wanting to do some NBA betting then you need to know where the best NBA sportsbooks are located. The sports betting industry just continues to get bigger and bigger, especially when it comes to online wagering.

It used to be that betting on the NBA was done either in-person or through a local bookie, but that is no longer the case. You are going to find some great options online, and here is a look at four of the best NBA sportsbooks that you are going to find online.

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<p>It's an NL matchup tonight at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, as the Braves host the Diamondbacks. First pitch is set for 7:20 PM and you can catch the action on BSSO. The Braves are the favorites at home, with a money line of -275 compared to the Diamondbacks at +224.</p>

<p>Tommy Henry is on the mound for the Diamondbacks, while Spencer Strider gets the start for the Braves. The over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, with the over paying out at -116 compared to the under at -105.</p><h3>ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Truist Park at 7:20 ET on Friday, April 5th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE DIAMONDBACKS VS BRAVES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Braves winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Diamondbacks to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Diamondbacks Records & Stats</h3><p>Arizona dropped the final game of their series against the Yankees, falling 6-5 in 11 innings. The Diamondbacks were +101 on the money line. The Yankees scored twice in the 10th and 11th innings to secure the win.</p>

<p>Arizona's Merrill Kelly went seven innings, allowing two earned runs and striking out four. Ketel Marte and Blaze Alexander both homered for Arizona.</p><p>Tommy Henry and the Diamondbacks are on the road to take on the Braves. Henry is looking to bounce back from a rough first start of the year, where he took the loss against the Rockies. He gave up 5 runs in 4 innings, striking out 4 and allowing 2 home runs.</p><p>For the Diamondbacks, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is our top projected hitter in terms of total hits. His total hits projection is 14th best in the league today. Christian Walker has the best odds to hit a home run for Arizona, with his home run projection ranking 10th in today's slate of games. Joc Pederson's home run projection is 10th in the league today, and his odds to hit a home run are the best on the team. Ketel Marte has the 18th best total hits projection in today's games.</p><h3>Braves Records & Stats</h3><p>The Chicago White Sox were able to pull off the upset against the Atlanta Braves, winning 3-2. The White Sox were able to get to Reynaldo López early, scoring one run in the 6th and 7th innings. The Braves were able to tie the game up in the 7th, but the White Sox took the lead in the bottom of the 8th and held on for the win.</p>

<p>Garrett Crochet got the start for the White Sox, going seven innings, giving up three hits, one earned run, and striking out eight. A.J. Minter got the start for the Braves, going six innings, giving up four hits, one earned run, and striking out five. Marcell Ozuna was the only Brave to have multiple hits, going 2/4 with two home runs.</p><p>Spencer Strider is getting the start for the Braves today as they host the Diamondbacks. Strider's first start of the year came on the road against the Phillies, where he went 5 innings and gave up 2 earned runs on 3 hits. He did strike out 8 batters in that outing.</p><p>According to our projections, Ronald Acuña Jr. is not only expected to have the most hits of any Braves player, but his total is the best in the league today. If you are looking for a Braves player to hit a home run, we have Matt Olson as the top choice in the league. Ozzie Albies is 2nd on the team in terms of projected hits, and his total is 7th best in the league today.</p>

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Atlanta Braves Betting Pick & Prediction 4/5/24

Horse race betting can be traced all the way back to the 1600s in Great Britain, and the actual sport of horse racing goes back even further. With the growth and popularity of legal sports betting, some people have forgotten about betting on horse races.

That is a pretty big mistake, as this is always going to be a sport that comes with some great betting opportunities. The Triple Crown races in the United States are the biggest draw, but there are horse races that take place throughout the year in all parts of the world.

Horse race betting is a bit different than betting on other sports, especially when it comes to the betting options that are available. This article will help you understand how to bet horse racing, and also the best horse racing betting sites &amp; sportsbooks that are out there.

If you have never given horse race betting a try in the past, it’s never a bad time to really start to get things going.
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Choosing the right sportsbook to use when betting on sports betting is going to be as important as knowing how to bet on the sport. Even though some sportsbooks are going to focus on traditional sports betting more, the best sportsbooks are going to have some great online horse race betting options as well.

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<p>Looking to win big? The Cornhuskers and Rainbow Warriors face off at 10:30 ET on ESPN2. The Rainbow Warriors are hosting the game at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. Nebraska is favored by -11.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 145.5 points.</p><h3>NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 10:30 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.</li><li>Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Cornhuskers Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>With a 66-49 win over Murray State on Sunday, the Cornhuskers improved to 8-2 this season. Nebraska, favored by eight points, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>Leading 34-14 at halftime, Nebraska’s defense was strong early. However, they allowed 35 points in the second half while scoring 32. The total points of 115 fell well short of the 144.5 O/U line.</p><p>Nebraska's offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.7%. They connected on 35.3% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-17, and were efficient from the free-throw line, hitting 8 of 9 shots for 88.9%.</p> <p>Kylen Milton led the way with 19 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Connor Essegian added 15 points, making 5 of 10 from beyond the arc. Andrew Morgan was dominant inside, shooting 6 of 7 from the field and grabbing 12 rebounds. Nebraska finished with just 6 assists and 6 offensive rebounds as a team.</p><p>Nebraska's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 49 points on 30% shooting from the field. The Cornhuskers were particularly effective inside, limiting the other team to 35% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Nebraska's defense gave up 7 threes on 27 attempts, a 25% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 15 times, where they hit 8 free throws (53%). Nebraska allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Hawaii Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?</h3><p>Hawaii improved to 5-3 on the season with a 78-61 win over Charlotte on Sunday. The Rainbow Warriors were -7.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Hawaii led 44-31 at halftime and added 34 points in the 2nd half while holding Charlotte to 30. The total points for the game were 139, just over the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Hawaii's offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 54.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.6%. They were strong inside, hitting 61.4% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 33.3% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-15 from three-point range.</p> <p>Gytis Nemeiksa led the way with 24 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 71.4% overall and 50% from three. Marcus Greene added 22 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, and Jaehshon Thomas contributed 16 points, making both of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Even though Hawaii gave up 61 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opponent to shoot 54% from the field. Inside the arc, the Rainbow Warriors couldn’t contain the attack, as the other team hit 61% of their two-point attempts, going 27/44.</p> <p>From three-point range, Hawaii held the opponent to 5/15 shooting, a 33% clip. The Rainbow Warriors also sent the other team to the line 13 times, where they made 9 free throws, shooting 69%. Hawaii allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the Cleveland Cavaliers (-991) will host the Utah Jazz (+640) in a non-conference matchup. The Cavaliers are favored by 14 points, and the over/under line is set at 232.5.</p>

<p>Utah comes into this game with a 7-20 record, which puts them 14th in the Western Conference. They have won two games in a row. Cleveland is 25-4 and has won four straight. They are currently the top team in the Eastern Conference.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz +14</p><p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-130 in favor of the Jazz.</li><li>Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Jazz Win in Cleveland?</h3><p>Utah improved to 7-20 this season with a 105-94 win over the Nets on Saturday. The Jazz, who were +1.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game were 199, falling well short of the 220.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 24-19 at the end of the 1st quarter, Utah took control by outscoring Brooklyn 31-21 in the 2nd quarter and 25-18 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th quarter with a 75-63 lead and held off the Nets, who edged them 31-30 in the final period.</p><p>Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 21 points in their win over the Nets, scoring 14 in the 4th quarter despite shooting just 38.1% from the field and 23.1% from three. Svi Mykhailiuk and Collin Sexton each added 18 points, with Mykhailiuk hitting 4 threes at a 50% rate.</p> <p>Utah made 14 threes as a team, shooting 34.1% from deep and 47.7% overall. Sexton and Mykhailiuk both scored 8 points in the 2nd quarter, while Markkanen's big 4th quarter helped secure the win.</p><p>The Jazz put on a defensive clinic against the Nets, giving up just 94 points in the win. They held Brooklyn to 24 points in the 1st quarter, 21 in the 2nd, and a mere 18 in the 3rd. Even with a 31-point 4th quarter, Utah's defense was solid throughout.</p> <p>Utah limited the Nets to 40% shooting, including just 17% from beyond the arc, where Brooklyn made only 7 threes. The Jazz also recorded 11 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Does Cleveland Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>The Cavaliers improved to 25-4 on the season with a dominant 126-99 win over the 76ers on Saturday. Playing at home, Cleveland entered the game as 9-point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 225, just over the pre-game line of 221.5.</p> <p>After a 30-30 tie in the 1st quarter, Cleveland took control by outscoring Philadelphia 36-25 in the 2nd and 33-21 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th with a 99-76 lead, the Cavaliers went on a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 107-82 to 117-82.</p><p>The Cavaliers put on an offensive show in their win over the 76ers, shooting 53.3% from the field and hitting 22 three-pointers at a 51.2% clip. Darius Garland led the way with 26 points, connecting on 6 threes at 85.7% efficiency.</p> <p>Evan Mobley added 22 points and 13 rebounds, while Donovan Mitchell contributed 19 points, 13 of which came in the 1st quarter. Garland scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter, and Mobley added 10 in the same period.</p><p>The Cavaliers tightened up defensively after a shaky 1st quarter, allowing just 69 points over the final three periods to hold the 76ers to 99 points. Cleveland's defense was particularly strong in the 3rd quarter, where they gave up just 21 points.</p> <p>Overall, the Cavaliers held the 76ers to 40% shooting from the field, including 32% from beyond the arc, where Philadelphia made 11 threes. Cleveland also recorded 8 steals and 1 block in the game.</p>

<p>At 10:00 ET, the Pacers (+177) will travel to San Francisco to take on the Warriors (-210) in a non-conference matchup. Indiana has won four straight and is currently 8th in the Eastern Conference, while Golden State is 7th in the West.</p>

<p>The current over/under line is 230.5 points and NBCS will have the television coverage for this game at the Chase Center.</p><h3>INDIANA PACERS VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Golden State Warriors -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Center at 10:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 133-125 in favor of the Warriors.</li><li>Our projections have Stephen Curry finishing with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Indiana Shock Everyone at Chase Center?</h3><p>The Pacers improved to 14-15 on the season with a dominant 122-95 road win over the Kings on Sunday. Entering the game as +3 point underdogs, Indiana not only covered the spread but won by 27 points. The total score of 217 fell well short of the 235.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 23-21 after the 1st quarter, the Pacers edged ahead by winning the 2nd quarter 31-29. They took control in the 3rd, outscoring the Kings 35-26, and then put the game away by holding Sacramento to just 17 points while scoring 35 in the 4th.</p><p>The Pacers shot 58.1% from the field and hit 17 threes at a 43.6% clip in their 122-95 win over the Kings. Pascal Siakam led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Myles Turner added 15 points on 77.8% shooting.</p> <p>Tyrese Haliburton contributed 14 points, hitting 4 threes, and Ben Sheppard also scored 14. T.J. McConnell and Andrew Nembhard each added 12 points, with McConnell scoring 4 in the final quarter.</p><p>The Pacers put together a strong defensive performance against the Kings, allowing just 95 points in their win on Sunday. Indiana's defense was consistent throughout, giving up 23 points in the 1st quarter, 29 in the 2nd, 26 in the 3rd, and just 17 in the 4th.</p> <p>Indiana held Sacramento to 36% shooting from the field, including 31% from beyond the arc, with the Kings making 12 threes. The Pacers also sent the Kings to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 13. Indiana finished with 44 defensive rebounds, gave up 15 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can Golden State Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Warriors improved to 15-12 this season with a 113-103 road win over the Timberwolves on Saturday. Golden State, who were +4 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 216, just under the 217.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Golden State’s 16-0 run early on turned the game around, as they went from trailing 23-15 to leading 31-23. After a big 3rd quarter from Minnesota, the Warriors entered the 4th with a 79-75 lead and outscored the Timberwolves 34-28 in the final period to seal the win.</p><p>Stephen Curry led the Warriors to a win over the Timberwolves with 31 points and 10 assists, hitting 7 threes at a 43.8% clip. He scored 13 points in the 4th quarter. Trayce Jackson-Davis added 15 points, shooting 87.5% from the field, and Brandin Podziemski contributed 12 points, knocking down 2 threes at 66.7%.</p> <p>The Warriors hit 16 threes as a team, shooting 38.1% from deep and 46% overall. Curry's 13-point 4th quarter was key, while Jackson-Davis added 8 points in the final period.</p><p>The Warriors' defense was strong in the 1st quarter, holding the Timberwolves to just 15 points, and they allowed 22 in the 2nd. However, they gave up 38 points in the 3rd quarter but still managed to secure the win despite allowing 28 points in the 4th.</p> <p>Overall, Golden State held Minnesota to 41% shooting, including 36% from three-point range, where the Timberwolves made 14 threes. The Timberwolves also went 17/25 from the free-throw line. The Warriors grabbed 34 defensive rebounds, gave up 11 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

<p>The Blackhawks and Wild are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Wild will host the game at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 5.5 goals and the Wild are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Blackhawks.</p><h3>CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS MINNESOTA WILD BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Minnesota Wild -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Xcel Energy Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MINNESOTA WILD:</h3><ul><li>The Wild enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Wild on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blackhawks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Are the Blackhawks Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Chicago improved to 12-20-2 with a 4-2 road win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for Chicago, who led 3-0 before the Ducks got on the board in the third period. Ryan Donato’s goal at 17:43 in the third put the game out of reach.</p><p>In their 4-2 win over the Ducks, the Blackhawks scored twice in the first period, with Isaak Phillips netting his first goal of the season and Teuvo Teravainen adding his fourth on a power play. Seth Jones followed with his second goal of the year, also on a power play in the second period. Ryan Donato closed out the scoring for Chicago, marking his seventh goal of the season.</p> <p>Chicago took 29 shots on goal and recorded 12 giveaways. Connor Bedard contributed with three assists, bringing his season total to nine, while Taylor Hall added his fourth assist of the year.</p><p>Defensively, Arvid Söderblom turned in a strong performance, making 38 saves with a 95% save percentage. The Blackhawks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 5 hits. They allowed two goals, both coming in the 3rd period, with the second occurring with just 4 seconds left in the game.</p><h3>Can the Wild Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>With a 2-1 overtime victory against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 20-10-4. Minnesota was favored on the puck line, but they didn’t cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 3 goals fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild at 9:41 in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy secured the win with a goal at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, while Matt Boldy added his sixth in the Wild’s 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs. Jared Spurgeon picked up two assists, bringing his season total to three.</p> <p>The Wild fired 33 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. They didn’t score on the power play or in a shootout, with their second goal coming 2:14 into overtime.</p><p>Defensively, the Wild will look to carry their momentum from their previous game, where they allowed just one goal to Toronto. Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves, posting a 96.4% save percentage. The Wild’s defense also recorded 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they allowed came on a Maple Leafs power play with 52 seconds left in the first period.</p>

Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>UFC 264 probably didn’t work out the way that everybody wanted, but the outcome of the Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier fight sure seemed like it was going to reach that conclusion at some point anyway.</p>



<p>Less-heralded fighters will take center stage for this week’s event at the UFC Apex with a main event between Islam Makhachev and Thiago Moises. That is the main event of this card known as UFC on ESPN 26 on Saturday July 17.</p>



<p>Eleven fights are scheduled in total for this card, which will go back behind closed doors at the UFC’s training facility. We’ll look at the odds from <strong><a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline">BetOnline Sportsbook</a></strong> to see if we can find some good wagers.</p>



<h2 id="h-alan-baudot-285-vs-rodrigo-nascimento-350-total-1-5-115-145"><strong><u>Alan Baudot (+285) vs. Rodrigo Nascimento (-350); Total: 1.5 (115/-145)</u></strong></h2>



<p>The lone heavyweight fight of the evening is the lead-off match, as Alan Baudot looks for his first UFC win. The 33-year-old Frenchman lost to Tom Aspinall back in October by first-round knockout to fall to 8-2. His other loss was to Dalcha Lungiambula, so his two losses are to the two best fighters he has faced.</p>



<p>Rodrigo Nascimento also lost that night, but to Chris Daukaus in just 45 seconds. It was the first career loss for Nascimento, who is more of a grappler and a submission artist than a striker. Daukaus was going to keep that fight upright. Baudot probably won’t have as much success.</p>



<h3 id="h-pick-rodrigo-nascimento"><strong>Pick: Rodrigo Nascimento</strong></h3>



<h2 id="h-malcolm-gordon-250-vs-francisco-figueiredo-300-total-2-5-120-150"><strong><u>Malcolm Gordon (+250) vs. Francisco Figueiredo (-300); Total: 2.5 (120/-150)</u></strong></h2>



<p>Another big underdog in an early fight as Malcolm Gordon looks for his first UFC win. Gordon is 0-2 with losses to Su Mudaerji and Amir Albazi. He was 12-3 prior to that. Francisco Figueiredo, a former Jungle Fight competitor, won his debut fight over Jerome Rivera back in January. He should get another win here.</p>



<h3 id="h-pick-francisco-figueiredo"><strong>Pick: Francisco Figueiredo</strong></h3>



<h2 id="h-anderson-dos-santos-145-vs-miles-johns-170-total-2-5-205-165"><strong><u>Anderson</u></strong><strong><u> Dos Santos (+145) vs. Miles Johns (-170); Total: 2.5 (-205/165)</u></strong></h2>



<p>Miles Johns rebounded nicely from his first career loss with a knockout win over Kevin Natividad on Halloween. Now the 27-year-old Johns faces Anderson Dos Santos, who is 1-2 in his UFC career. Dos Santos is 21-8 and has a strong ground game, which seems concerning for Johns, who has won six of his 11 fights by decision. This will be a good test of his takedown defense.</p>



<p>Johns is the taller fighter, which should help him hold serve here as a favorite, but this fight looks a lot more competitive and is a tougher handicap than the first two.</p>



<h3 id="h-pick-miles-johns"><strong>Pick: Miles Johns</strong></h3>



<h2 id="h-sergey-morozov-118-vs-khalid-taha-138-total-2-5-220-180"><strong><u>Sergey Morozov (+118) vs. Khalid Taha (-138); Total: 2.5 (-220/180)</u></strong></h2>



<p>Sergey Morozov lost his UFC debut to Umar Nurmagomedov back in January, but the former M-1 bantamweight champion will get another shot here. It was Morozov’s first fight since October 2019, so some cage rust was to be expected and that was certainly the case, as he was very efficient with his strikes and takedown defense.</p>



<p>Khalid Taha, who is 1-2 with a No Contest in four UFC fights, does have nine knockouts to his name, but we haven’t seen as much of that striking power at this level. Morozov should look better in this spot than he did in his last fight and is an intriguing upset candidate.</p>



<h3 id="h-pick-sergey-morozov"><strong>Pick: Sergey Morozov</strong></h3>



<h2 id="h-montserrat-conejo-400-vs-amanda-lemos-600-total-2-5-145-115"><strong><u>Montserrat</u></strong><strong><u> Conejo (+400) vs. Amanda Lemos (-600); Total: 2.5 (-145/115)</u></strong></h2>



<p>Mexican strawweight Montserrat Conejo will look to improve to 2-0 in the UFC with this fight against Amanda Lemos. Conejo was a winner over Cheyanne Buys with an impressive debut on March 20, but this is a big step up in class against a bigger fighter in Lemos. It was a big win for Conejo, who entered on short notice and won the fight easily.</p>



<p>Lemos is 3-1 in UFC, with a loss to Leslie Smith in her debut back in 2017. Otherwise, she’s won three times since December 2019 and hasn’t really broken a sweat in any of those fights. She’s -600 for a reason here, but that does seem like a bit of a big price to bet. Lemos has won eight of nine by stoppage, so the under 2.5 isn’t a bad look here if she’s that heavy of a favorite to win.</p>



<h3 id="h-pick-under-2-5"><strong>Pick: Under 2.5</strong></h3>



<h2 id="h-preston-parsons-275-vs-daniel-rodriguez-335-total-1-5-135-105"><strong><u>Preston</u></strong><strong><u> Parsons (+275) vs. Daniel Rodriguez (-335); Total: 1.5 (-135/105)</u></strong></h2>



<p>The UFC debut for Preston Parsons comes against Daniel Rodriguez at 170 pounds. The welterweight is 9-2 in his career and has won four straight fights by submission. All nine of his wins have been via submission. It is a huge opportunity for the 26-year-old to go up against Rodriguez, who has fought five times in the last 17 months with a 4-1 record.</p>



<p>Rodriguez has fought a lot of staples in the welterweight division and his additional experience at the upper levels seems to be a big deciding factor in where this is lined. Rodriguez has never tapped out in 16 career fights and it seems like it will be a challenge for Parsons to win a decision against such a proven, savvy fighter.</p>



<h3 id="h-pick-daniel-rodriguez"><strong>Pick: Daniel Rodriguez</strong></h3>



<h2 id="h-billy-quarantillo-140-vs-gabriel-benitez-160-total-2-5-170-140"><strong><u>Billy Quarantillo (+140) vs. Gabriel Benitez (-160); Total: 2.5 (-170/140)</u></strong></h2>



<p>The main card begins with Gabriel Benitez, who is an injury replacement for Herbert Burns, up against Billy Quarantillo. Quarantillo, a favorite on the Dana White Contender Series, is coming off of a loss to Gavin Tucker, which is just the third of his career. The 32-year-old former KOTC champ had won eight straight prior to that fight.</p>



<p>Benitez scored a nice bounce back win over Justin Jaynes last time out after back-to-back losses. The 33-year-old has a very versatile skill set with the ability to win in a lot of different ways. So does Quarantillo, so this has Fight of the Night potential on what is an otherwise weak card.</p>



<p>It seems hard to trust Benitez here, as the first four minutes with Jaynes were pretty even before the knockout shot to the abdomen.</p>



<h3 id="h-pick-billy-quarantillo"><strong>Pick: Billy Quarantillo</strong></h3>



<h2 id="h-dustin-stoltzfus-185-vs-rodolfo-vieira-220-total-1-5-130-100"><strong><u>Dustin Stoltzfus (+185) vs. Rodolfo Vieira (-220); Total: 1.5 (-130/100)</u></strong></h2>



<p>This is a big opportunity for Dustin Stoltzfus, a Dana White Contender Series find that lost a little over two months after getting his contract. It was a unanimous decision loss at UFC 255 for Stoltzfus, who was 13-1 coming into that match against Kyle Daukaus. It is Daukaus’s only UFC win in three tries. The 6-foot-3 Daukaus did have a size edge over Stoltzfus and used that effectively in the fight.</p>



<p>Rodolfo Vieira will not, but he is still a big favorite here at 185 pounds. Vieira lost to Alexander Hernandez last time out by second-round submission after winning his first two UFC fights. Stoltzfus has never lost via stoppage. Vieira has seven stoppage wins, so maybe this is an all-or-nothing fight, but the juice on the over 1.5 is not terribly prohibitive and a better way to bet on this fight rather than trust two fighters still finding their way in the promotion.</p>



<h3 id="h-pick-over-1-5"><strong>Pick: Over 1.5</strong></h3>



<h2 id="h-jeremy-stephens-178-vs-mateusz-gamrot-208-total-2-5-130-100"><strong><u>Jeremy Stephens (+178) vs. Mateusz Gamrot (-208); Total: 2.5 (-130/100)</u></strong></h2>



<p>If it feels like we haven’t seen Jeremy Stephens in a while, that’s because we haven’t. Stephens fought at UFC 249 in May and suffered his fourth loss in five fights. It would probably be five in a row, but an accidental eye poke from Yair Rodriguez resulted in a No Contest. Stephens is a shell of the fighter that he used to be, now 35 years of age. He’s fought much better competition than Mateusz Gamrot has, but that’s about all we can say in favor of Stephens here.</p>



<p>Gamrot, the former KSW champ, is 1-1 in UFC. He just won in April over Scott Holtzman after losing his debut fight to Guram Kutateladze. As bad as Stephens has been lately, Gamrot is not at all experienced against fighters like this. If Stephens has anything left in the tank, we should see it here. If nothing else, Gamrot is not a big finisher, so the over 2.5 is very much in play.</p>



<h3 id="h-pick-over-2-5"><strong>Pick: Over 2.5</strong></h3>



<h2 id="h-marion-reneau-125-vs-miesha-tate-145-total-2-5-300-240"><strong><u>Marion Reneau (+125) vs. Miesha Tate (-145); Total: 2.5 (-300/240)</u></strong></h2>



<p>Well then. Miesha Tate has not fought since November 12, 2016 when she lost to Raquel Pennington by unanimous decision and then retired from MMA. She’ll make her return here to take on Marion Reneau. The fact that Tate hasn’t fought in 4.5 years and is still a favorite seems to say a lot about Reneau, who is 9-7-1 in her MMA career.</p>



<p>Reneau will be retiring win or lose here at the age of 44. Tate has stayed around the sport in an executive role for ONE Championship, but getting back in the cage is an altogether different feeling. She’ll turn 35 in August, so she isn’t old by fight standards, but rust could be a huge factor.</p>



<p>That being said, Reneau has lost four in a row and she’s on her way out the door.</p>



<h3 id="h-pick-miesha-tate"><strong>Pick: Miesha Tate</strong></h3>



<h2 id="h-thiago-moises-450-vs-islam-makhachev-700-total-4-5-150-120"><strong><u>Thiago Moises (+450) vs. Islam Makhachev (-700); Total: 4.5 (-150/120)</u></strong></h2>



<p>Except for women’s title fights, it is hard to remember a line this high for a UFC main event. Islam Makhachev can move to 20-1 with a win here over Thiago Moises. The 26-year-old Moises has been impressive in UFC to this point and has fought some more accomplished competition than Makhachev, so maybe he will have a puncher’s chance in this fight.</p>



<p>It is hard to take +450 to fade Makhachev, who only has the one loss, but taking a -700 seems challenging here as well. This will be the first fight set for championship rounds in either guy’s UFC career. Moises went into the fifth round three times during his stints in RFA and LFA.</p>



<p>This one will likely go the full 25.</p>



<h3 id="h-pick-over-4-5"><strong>Pick: Over 4.5</strong></h3>



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