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<p>At 7:30 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-127) will take on the Atlanta Hawks (+107) in a non-conference matchup. The Grizzlies are favored by 1.5 points and have a record of 19-9. On the other hand, the Hawks have lost two straight and are 14-14 on the season.</p>

<p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and can be seen on FDSS. The over/under line for this game is 241.5 points.</p><h3>MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 153-122 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Ja Morant finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.8% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Grizzlies Lock in a Win at Atlanta?</h3><p>The Grizzlies improved to 19-9 this season after a dominant 144-93 win over the Warriors on Thursday. Memphis, favored by 2.5 points, easily covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 237 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 238.5.</p> <p>Memphis set the tone early, jumping out to a 37-15 lead in the 1st quarter and extending it with an 11-0 run. They continued to control the game, outscoring the Warriors 32-23 in the 2nd quarter and 40-21 in the 3rd. By the start of the 4th, the Grizzlies were up 109-59, and they edged the Warriors 35-34 in the final period.</p><p>The Grizzlies put on an offensive clinic in their win over the Warriors, shooting 54.1% from the field and hitting 27 threes at a 56.2% clip. Santi Aldama led the way with 21 points and 14 rebounds, connecting on 5 threes, while Jake LaRavia added 19 points, hitting 4 threes at 80% efficiency.</p> <p>Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 17 points, with 11 coming in the 3rd quarter. Luke Kennard scored 12 of his 15 points in the 4th, and Desmond Bane also finished with 15 points, adding 7 in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Grizzlies put on a defensive clinic against the Warriors, holding them to just 93 points on 35% shooting. Memphis set the tone early, giving up only 15 points in the 1st quarter and 23 in the 2nd. They continued their strong play in the 3rd, allowing 21 points before a 34-point 4th quarter.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies limited the Warriors to 12 threes on 33% shooting. They also sent Golden State to the line 24 times, where they hit 17 free throws. Memphis controlled the boards with 45 defensive rebounds while allowing 10 offensive boards. They also added 11 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Hawks Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>The Hawks fell to 14-14 on the season after a 133-126 road loss to the Spurs on Thursday. Atlanta entered the game as +1 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points of 259 exceeded the O/U line of 233.5 by 25.5 points.</p> <p>Atlanta went on a 13-0 run early, extending their lead from 36-28 to 49-28. However, they couldn’t maintain the momentum, as the Spurs outscored them 30-21 in the 3rd quarter. Despite entering the 4th quarter down just 90-87, the Hawks couldn’t complete the comeback, losing the final quarter 33-30.</p><p>De'Andre Hunter led the Hawks with 27 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency. Trae Young added 23 points and 16 assists, connecting on 3 threes at 50% from deep, while Jalen Johnson contributed 22 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 57.1% from the floor.</p> <p>As a team, the Hawks made 16 threes, shooting 42.1% from beyond the arc and 47.4% overall. Hunter scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Young added 8 in the final period.</p><p>The Hawks gave up 133 points to the Spurs on Thursday, including 36 in the 1st quarter. They tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 24 points, but still allowed 30 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p> <p>Atlanta struggled to defend the three, as the Spurs hit 19 threes at a 45% clip. The Hawks sent San Antonio to the line 23 times, where they made 16 free throws. Defensively, the Hawks grabbed 41 rebounds, allowed 8 offensive boards, and recorded 14 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Tigers and Scarlet Knights game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Scarlet Knights hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FS1. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and Rutgers is favored by -5.5 against Princeton in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>PRINCETON TIGERS VS RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Scarlet Knights.</li><li>Not only will Rutgers pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Tigers Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><h3>Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Princeton improved to 7-4 on the season with a 71-67 win over Monmouth on Tuesday. The Tigers were -14 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 138 fell short of the O/U line of 146.</p> 

<p>Princeton led 30-29 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. They’ll look to build on this win as they move forward in the season.</p><p>Princeton's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 30 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks in part to their 68.4% shooting on two-point attempts (13/19).</p> <p>Abdi Bashir Jr. led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 of 10 from three-point range, while Xaivian Lee added 23 points and 6 assists. Blake Peters also contributed, going 4 of 8 from deep and finishing with 14 points.</p><p>Princeton's defense gave up 67 points, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 13/19 shooting, which is 68%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Princeton's opponents went 10/30, hitting 33%. They also sent them to the line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 65%. Princeton allowed 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Rutgers Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><h3>Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Scarlet Knights improved to 7-4 on the season with a 66-63 win over Seton Hall on Saturday. Despite being favored by 10.5 points, Rutgers didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the 134.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Rutgers trailed 33-27 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Seton Hall 39-30 to secure the win.</p><p>Rutgers put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 53.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.5%. They were particularly strong from beyond the arc, hitting 53.8% of their threes (7/13), while their free-throw shooting left much to be desired at 46.4% (13/28).</p> <p>Dylan Harper led the way with 24 points, connecting on 4 of 7 from deep and shooting 61.5% overall. Ace Bailey added 21 points, hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range and shooting 60% from the field. Rutgers managed just 5 offensive rebounds and finished with 7 assists as a team.</p><p>Despite giving up 63 points, Rutgers' defense struggled to contain their opponents, who shot 53% from the field. They allowed 23 made field goals on 43 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Rutgers gave up 7 three-pointers on 13 attempts, with their opponents shooting 53% from three-point range. The Scarlet Knights also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 13 free throws.</p>

Princeton Tigers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Mavericks and Flames. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Flames at Liberty Arena in Lynchburg, VA. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 143.5 points, and Liberty is favored by -9.5 vs. UT Arlington.</p><h3>UT ARLINGTON MAVERICKS VS LIBERTY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Liberty Flames -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Liberty Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LIBERTY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-67 in favor of the Flames.</li><li>Not only will Liberty pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Mavericks Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>UT Arlington improved to 4-6 on the season with a dominant 80-54 home win over Evansville on Wednesday. The Mavericks, who were favored by 9.5 points, not only secured the victory but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p> <p>UT Arlington took control early, leading 44-24 at halftime. They maintained their advantage in the 2nd half, outscoring Evansville 36-30.</p><p>UT Arlington put up 80 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38.9% from the field. They connected on 11 of 30 three-point attempts, good for 36.7%, and hit 27 of 36 free throws, shooting 75% from the line. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%.</p> <p>The Mavericks dominated the offensive glass with 22 rebounds, and Tayshawn Comer led the way with 20 points and 4 assists. Diante Smith added 18 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep, and Lance Ware contributed 14 points and 13 rebounds.</p><p>Even with UT Arlington's defense holding their opponent to 54 points, the Mavericks couldn't come out on top. They limited the opposition to 38% shooting overall, including 41% from two-point range, where they hit 10 of 24 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, UT Arlington allowed 11 threes on 30 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 27, shooting 75%. The Mavericks gave up 22 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Flames Chances at Home</h3><h3>Liberty Flames Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Liberty improved to 8-1 on the season with an 83-74 home win over North Carolina A&T on Saturday, December 14th. The Flames were -20 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Liberty led 39-37 at halftime and outscored the Aggies 44-37 in the second half. The combined points of 157 went over the pre-game O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>Liberty's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%. They connected on 58.1% of their two-point attempts and 34.8% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 threes on 23 attempts. At the free-throw line, they went 9-for-15, shooting 60%.</p> <p>Owen Aquino led the way with 28 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field and hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range. Ryan Forrest added 21 points, knocking down 4 of 6 from deep. Liberty dished out 21 assists as a team, with Zach Cleveland contributing 7 assists to go along with his 12 points.</p><p>Liberty's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Flames allowed their opponent to connect on 33 of 66 shots.</p> <p>Inside the arc, Liberty's defense gave up 25 buckets on 43 attempts, a 58% success rate. From three-point range, their opponent hit 8 of 23 shots, shooting 34%. Liberty also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 9 of their attempts.</p>

UT Arlington Mavericks vs Liberty Flames NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 7:00 ET, the 3-21 Washington Wizards will host the 7-19 Charlotte Hornets in a Southeast Division matchup. The Hornets are favored by 4 points and have a moneyline of -174.</p>

<p>The over/under line for this game is 226 points. Washington is currently on a three-game losing streak and is 15th in the Eastern Conference, while Charlotte has lost two straight and is 13th in the East.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Wizards +4</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 134-132 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Our projections have LaMelo Ball finishing with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hornets finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.3% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Charlotte Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><p>The Hornets fell to 7-19 on the season after a 121-108 loss to the 76ers on Monday. Charlotte, who were +2.5 point underdogs, couldn’t cover the spread at home. The game’s total of 229 points exceeded the O/U line of 218.5 by 10.5 points.</p> <p>Charlotte trailed 31-23 after the 1st quarter but fought back in the 2nd, outscoring the 76ers 26-23. However, a 41-30 3rd quarter by Philadelphia put the Hornets in a 95-79 hole going into the 4th. Charlotte responded with a 10-0 run, cutting the deficit to 95-92, but the 76ers pulled away in the end, outscoring the Hornets 26-29 in the final quarter.</p><p>Miles Bridges led the Hornets with 24 points and 6 rebounds in their loss to the 76ers, shooting 52.6% from the field. Nick Richards contributed 19 points, hitting 77.8% of his shots, while LaMelo Ball added 15 points and 12 assists, despite shooting just 33.3%.</p> <p>As a team, the Hornets shot 50.6% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 31.6% of their threes. They made 12 three-pointers in the game, with Ball connecting on 3 of them at a 37.5% rate.</p><p>Defensively, the Hornets had a strong 2nd quarter, but a tough 3rd quarter where they gave up 41 points contributed to their 121-108 loss to the 76ers. Overall, Charlotte allowed Philadelphia to shoot 51% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hornets gave up 16 threes on 42% shooting. They also sent the 76ers to the line 30 times, where they made 23 free throws. Charlotte finished with 12 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Wizards Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Wizards fell to 3-21 on the season after a 112-98 loss to the Celtics on Sunday. Washington, who entered the game as +17.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The total score of 210 points fell well short of the 233.5-point over/under line.</p> <p>A 15-0 run by Boston early on put Washington in a tough spot, as the Celtics stretched the score from 26-23 to 38-26. The Wizards trailed 91-72 going into the 4th quarter but outscored Boston 26-21 in the final period.</p><p>In Sunday's loss to the Celtics, the Wizards managed just 98 points, shooting 40.4% from the field. They hit 13 threes at a 32.5% clip.</p> <p>Jordan Poole led with 21 points, 8 of which came in the 4th quarter. Bilal Coulibaly added 19, including 11 in the opening period.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd half, the Wizards couldn’t overcome their early struggles, allowing 34 points in the 1st quarter and 33 in the 2nd, leading to a 112-98 loss to the Celtics. Washington did manage to hold Boston to 24 points in the 3rd and 21 in the 4th, but the damage was already done.</p> <p>The Wizards gave up 18 three-pointers on 39% shooting from deep. They also sent the Celtics to the line 24 times, where Boston made 14 free throws. Washington recorded 10 steals and 7 blocks in the game.</p>

Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24

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<p>The Falcons are favored on the money line at -156 as they host the Seahawks at 1:00 ET on Sunday, October 20th at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The point spread is -3 in favor of the Falcons, and the over/under line is set at 50.5 points. The Seahawks and Falcons both need to add to their records in this week seven NFC matchup. You can catch this one on FOX.</p><h3>SEATTLE SEAHAWKS VS ATLANTA FALCONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seattle Seahawks +3</p><p>This game will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, October 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SEATTLE SEAHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Seahawks winning this one by a score of 30 to 22</li><li>Not only do we have the Seahawks winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 50.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Seahawks Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>After starting the season 3-0, the Seahawks have now dropped three straight games, including a 36-24 home loss to the 49ers in week 6. Seattle was unable to cover the spread as 3.5-point underdogs, but the 60 combined points easily surpassed the 49-point line. The over has now hit in three straight Seahawks games.</p> <p>Heading into week 7, Seattle sits 22nd in our power rankings and has a 17.1% chance of making the playoffs. They are 1-4-1 against the spread this season, with their only win coming against the Dolphins in week 3. Their O/U record is 5-1.</p><p>Heading into week 7, the Seahawks rank 19th in our offensive power rankings. They lead the NFL in passing yards per game (276.7) and passing attempts per game (41.8). Geno Smith threw for 312 yards and a touchdown in week 6, completing 30 of 52 passes, but he also had 2 interceptions. Seattle ranks 18th in the NFL in 3rd-down conversions, with a rate of 38.7%.</p> <p>Seattle's run game ranks 29th in the league, with 96.5 rushing yards per game, on just 20.8 attempts per game. Kenneth Walker III had 32 yards on 14 carries in week 6, after a 3-touchdown game in week 4. Tyler Lockett led the team in receiving in week 6, with 65 yards on 4 catches, including a touchdown.</p><p>In their 36-24 loss to the 49ers, the Seahawks' defense gave up 228 rushing yards on just 33 attempts, including a 76-yard touchdown run by Elijah Mitchell. Seattle's inability to stop the run contributed to the 49ers' 9.1 yards per attempt. Despite holding San Francisco to 255 passing yards, the Seahawks allowed three passing touchdowns.<p></p>Seattle's defense struggled to generate pressure, as they didn't record any sacks and only had one more tackle for loss than the 49ers. The defense also allowed the 49ers to convert on 41.7% of their third down attempts. Overall, the Seahawks gave up 483 total yards in the game.</p><h3>Will The Falcons Win At Home Over The Seahawks?</h3><p>Atlanta heads into week 7 on a three-game winning streak, which includes a 38-20 road win over the Panthers in week 6. This puts the Falcons at 4-2, and they currently sit atop the NFC South with a 3-0 division record. They also remain undefeated in conference play at 4-0. Our projections give them a 70.1% chance of making the playoffs and a 50.5% chance of winning the division.</p> <p>In our power rankings, the Falcons are 15th heading into week 7. Their average scoring margin this season is +2.3, and they are 3-3 against the spread. They have covered in two straight games, including a 6-point win over the Bucs in week 5 and an 18-point win over the Panthers in week 6. The over has hit in each of their last three games.</p><p>Heading into week 7, the Falcons are 10th in our offensive power rankings. They rank 9th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 24.8 points per game, and are 8th in total yards per game with 368.3. Atlanta is 6th in passing yards per game, with 254.7, on 34.7 attempts per game. However, they rank 21st in rushing yards per game and 22nd in rushing attempts. On 3rd down, the Falcons are converting 34.4% of the time, which ranks 21st in the NFL, and they are 18th in red zone conversion percentage.</p> <p>Kirk Cousins threw for 225 yards and a touchdown on 19/30 passing in week 6, after his 509-yard, 4-touchdown performance in week 5. Drake London had 6 catches for 74 yards and a touchdown, while Tyler Allgeier rushed for 105 yards on 18 carries. Atlanta scored in every quarter against the Panthers, putting up 7 points in the 1st quarter, 15 in the 2nd, 6 in the 3rd, and 10 in the 4th.</p><p>Atlanta's defense picked off two passes in their 38-20 win over the Panthers, despite not registering any sacks. The Falcons gave up 221 passing yards on 26 completions, allowing two passing touchdowns. Carolina found some success on the ground, with 114 rushing yards on 24 attempts.</p><p></p><p>For the game, the Falcons allowed the Panthers to convert on 45.5% of their third down attempts. Atlanta also forced 68.4% completion percentage against them.</p>

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<p>Looking to win big? The Sabres and Bruins face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bruins are hosting the game at TD Garden in Boston, MA. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 5.5 goals and the Bruins are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Sabres.</p><h3>BUFFALO SABRES VS BOSTON BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Bruins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Bruins picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Bruins on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sabres (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Does Buffalo Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Buffalo dropped to 11-18-4 after a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings. The Sabres took the lead with a short-handed goal in the first period, but Detroit responded with two power-play goals in the second. Buffalo entered as the underdog on the puck line, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Alex Tuch scored the Sabres' only goal, which came at 11:39 in the first period. Buffalo’s defense held the Red Wings scoreless until the 7:49 mark of the second period, when Dylan Larkin tied the game. Larkin then added another goal for Detroit at 14:38 in the second period.</p><p>Buffalo's offense struggled in their recent 2-1 loss to Detroit, with Alex Tuch scoring the team's only goal. Tuch's 5th goal of the season came shorthanded, 8:21 into the first period.</p> <p>The Sabres took 32 shots on goal but were unable to find the net again. They recorded 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Buffalo's defense had a strong first period, allowing no goals, but they gave up two in the second, both on power plays. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. The Sabres' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 17 hits.</p><h3>Can the Bruins Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>Boston moved above .500 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken, bringing their record to 17-14-4. The Bruins, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, but the game’s 2 total goals fell well short of that mark.</p> <p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. Justin Brazeau scored at 16:37, and Charlie Coyle added another at 10:03. The Bruins’ defense held the Kraken scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman stopping all 23 shots he faced.</p><p>Boston's offense was limited to two goals in their 2-0 victory over the Kraken. Justin Brazeau opened the scoring with his 5th goal of the season, while Charlie Coyle added his 2nd on a power play. The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but also had 16 giveaways.</p> <p>Both of Boston's goals came in the first period, with Brazeau scoring 3:23 into the game and Coyle following at the 10:03 mark. Charlie McAvoy picked up his 3rd assist of the season, while Brad Marchand earned his 7th assist on Coyle's power-play goal.</p><p>Boston's defense was rock solid in their last game, leading to a 2-0 win over Seattle. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves with a 100% save percentage, and the Bruins’ defense added 5 takeaways and 15 hits. They also blocked 27 shots from the Kraken.</p>

Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Purple Eagles and Bonnies game? Catch the action at Reilly Center in Saint Bonaventure, NY, as the Bonnies hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 130.5 points, and St. Bonaventure is favored by -16.5 vs. Niagara.</p><h3>NIAGARA PURPLE EAGLES VS ST. BONAVENTURE BONNIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Niagara Purple Eagles +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Reilly Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NIAGARA PURPLE EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Bonnies.</li><li>Even though we have St. Bonaventure winning straight-up, we like Niagara at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Purple Eagles Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Niagara improved to 4-6 on the season with a 69-66 win over Saint Francis U on Saturday, December 14th. The Purple Eagles were favored by 4 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 135, just under the 136.5 O/U line.</p> <p>After trailing 34-33 at halftime, Niagara turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Red Flash 36-32 to secure the win at home.</p><p>Niagara's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field. They were especially effective from beyond the arc, hitting 13 of 30 threes at a 43.3% clip, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%.</p> <p>Miles Webb and Justice Smith each scored 17 points, with Smith going 3-for-3 from deep. Jahari Williamson and Juan Cranford Jr. both hit 3 threes, with Cranford shooting 50% from long range. Niagara finished with 17 assists and 7 offensive rebounds, while also hitting 85.7% of their free throws.</p><p>Niagara's defense gave up 66 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 25 of 57 attempts. They allowed 12 made two-point shots on 27 attempts, a 44% shooting percentage.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Purple Eagles allowed 13 threes on 30 attempts, a 43% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 7 times, where they made 6, shooting 85%. Niagara gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Bonnies Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>St. Bonaventure improved to 10-1 on the season with a 65-48 road win over Siena on Tuesday. The Bonnies entered the game as -6.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 113 fell short of the 127.5 O/U line.</p> <p>St. Bonaventure took control early, leading 34-17 at halftime. They scored 31 points in the 2nd half but also allowed 31 points, showing some defensive lapses after the break.</p><p>St. Bonaventure managed just 65 points in their last game, shooting 44.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.5%, with a strong 56.4% on two-point attempts, but they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 20 threes (20%). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, making 9 of 10 attempts.</p> <p>Chance Moore led the way with 23 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 9 of 15 from the field. Melvin Council Jr. added 14 points and 4 assists, hitting 2 of 4 from three-point range. As a team, the Bonnies recorded just 7 assists and 8 offensive rebounds.</p><p>St. Bonaventure put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 48 points on 32% shooting from the field. The Bonnies were particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to 6/26 shooting, or 23%.</p> <p>Inside the arc, St. Bonaventure allowed 12 two-point field goals on 30 attempts, a 40% conversion rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line only 8 times, where they made 6 free throws. The Bonnies gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

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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.

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<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nba" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NBA</h2>
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.

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There were a lot of playoff berths up for grabs in Week 17. The only team to lose and still get in was the Chicago Bears. They backed in at 8-8 because the Arizona Cardinals fell short against the Los Angeles Rams. The prize for the Bears was a trip to New Orleans to take on the Saints at the Superdome in the Wild Card Round.

New Orleans is -10 at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada"><strong>Bovada Sportsbook</strong></a> with a total of 47 for the game. Of the six playoff games, this certainly appears to be the one with the least amount of variance, but Saints fans and backers won’t take anything for granted after some of the eye-popping playoff exits for the team wearing a fleur de lis on their helmets in recent years.

Let’s take a deep dive into this game and see if there’s a play to be made on either side or total for Sunday’s middle game with a 4:40 p.m. ET kickoff.
<h3><strong><u>Chicago</u></strong><strong><u> Bears</u></strong></h3>
Which Mitch is which? The Bears have gotten meaningful snaps from both Mitch Trubisky and Nick Foles this season. Both quarterbacks suffered bumps and bruises. In Week 12, Matt Nagy decided once and for all that Trubisky would be the guy. In those six games, Trubisky posted a 10/5 TD/INT ratio and completed over 70% of his passes. If we eliminate the Green Bay game in Week 12, Trubisky has completed 74% of his throws in his last five games.

Those five games were against the Lions, Texans, Vikings, Jaguars, and Packers. The Saints defense is better than all five of those units. You could maybe even take the best players from those five teams, put them together on defense, and the Saints might still be better.

The running game did improve greatly for the Bears in that span, as they realized how valuable of a weapon David Montgomery could be. He had 116 carries for 598 yards and 24 catches for 226 yards. He had 21 carries for 89 yards in the first game against the Saints, a 26-23 overtime loss for the Bears back on November 1.

There is no denying that the Bears looked different on offense late in the season and it may have been enough to save Nagy’s job. There is also no denying that the Bears defense hasn’t really been as good as expected. They are 10th in points per drive against, but 21st in percentage of opponents’ drives ending in points. They were fifth in red zone touchdown percentage, which made all the difference.

It became a bend, but don’t break defense. There are some key injuries for the Bears on defense and this is a team that ranked 31st in third-down conversion rate on offense. The defense might be under siege to a higher degree than the first meeting this time around.
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<h3><strong><u>New Orleans</u></strong><strong><u> Saints</u></strong></h3>
In the first game, there were two major areas of concern for the Saints. They were 2-of-13 on third down and 1-of-4 in the red zone. New Orleans kicked four field goals of less than 40 yards and didn’t put any distance in the game. They outgained the Bears 5.5 to 4.8 in the yards per play department, even though Nick Foles threw for 272 yards.

Now they’re back in the optimal conditions of the Superdome with their aging quarterback. It also looked like Michael Thomas and Alvin Kamara will be back. Kamara had 163 total yards in the first game against the Bears and will feature prominently in the gameplan again here.

The Saints were fifth in red zone touchdown percentage during the season, so the Bears game was an outlier as far as the season goes. They were 1-for-4 in that game. They were 48-for-66 otherwise. Sometimes a data point is worth reading into. Other times it isn’t. This could very well be one of those times.

Defensively, the Saints wound up only allowing five yards per play for the season. Early in the year, there were a lot of questions with the Saints defense, but as they got healthier and locked down in the second half of the season, they played extremely well.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
There are a lot of ways to attack this game. Some will prefer the resurgent Bears side, expecting the +10 to come into play with a lower-scoring game. Others will look at the Saints, who have the better offense and the better defense, and just assume that they eventually wear down the Bears for a cover.

Teams laying 7.5 or more are 14-17 ATS since 2010 and 7-6 since 2015. It doesn’t happen a lot because there usually aren’t mismatches as big as this one appears to be in the playoffs.

One of the common themes about teams that have covered those bigger numbers is that they have scored a lot of points. Since 2015, only one of the seven teams to cover a spread of 7.5 or higher in the playoffs has scored under 30 points. Can the Saints get to 30 and give themselves a great chance to cover?

I’m not sure, so I default to the Bears +10.
<h4><strong>Pick: Chicago Bears +10</strong></h4>
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Chicago Bears vs. New Orleans Saints Wild Card Pick, Odds, & Prediction 1/10/21

<p>The Mets are on a three-game winning streak, and they are 72-64 this season, which puts them 3rd in the NL East. The White Sox, on the other hand, are just 31-106 and have lost nine straight. Chicago's money line odds are +147, while the Mets are the -175 favorites.</p>

<p>Today's forecast in Chicago calls for clear skies and temperatures in the low 70s. First pitch from Guaranteed Rate Field is set for 2:10 PM ET. Sean Manaea will start for the Mets, while the White Sox are starting Garrett Crochet.</p><h3>CHICAGO WHITE SOX VS NEW YORK METS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago White Sox Moneyline +147</p><p>This game will be played at Guaranteed Rate Field at 2:10 ET on Sunday, September 1st.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE METS VS WHITE SOX:</h3><ul><li>We have the White Sox winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the White Sox to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>New York picked up a 5-3 road win over the White Sox in the most recent game of this series. The Mets had a three-run 1st inning but didn't score another run until putting up two in the top of the 9th. As for the White Sox, they scored one run in the 2nd inning and added two more in the 9th.</p>

<p>Jesse Winker was the difference for the Mets, as he homered three times, scored three times, and finished with two RBIs. Pete Alonso and Mark Vientos each had two hits and two RBIs. For the White Sox, Andrew Benintendi went 2/5 with an RBI, and Luis Robert Jr. also had two hits.</p>

<p>Jose Quintana only went five innings for the Mets but gave up just one run and struck out six. He picked up the win in the game, while Jose Butto got the save. Davis Martin had a rough outing for the White Sox, taking the loss.</p><h3>Mets Records & Stats</h3><p>The Mets are 72-64 overall and trail the Phillies by eight games in the NL East. New York has won three straight games, and they are leading their series vs. the White Sox 2-0. In the NL East, the Mets are 22-17 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Mets are 35-33 this year and 37-31 on the road. As the road favorite, the Mets have gone 17-13 this year, and their overall record as the favorite is 45-35. New York's overall series record is 22-16-8 this year, and they are 7-3 in their last 10 games overall.</p><p>While the Mets have a run differential of +0.3 runs per game, they are 66-70 against the run line this season. They are 38-30 against the run line on the road, including covering in their last three games. They are 33-47 against the run line as the favorite and 33-23 against the run line as the underdog.</p><p>When the Mets are on the road, the over/under line is typically set at 8 runs, and they have gone over that line in 14 of their 20 games. Their games have averaged 9.3 runs per game this season, and the over/under record for their games is 68-64. The over has hit in three straight games for the Mets.</p><p>Left-hander Sean Manaea gets the start for the Mets today as he faces the White Sox on the road. He has made 26 starts this season and has a record of 10-5 with a 3.51 ERA. Manaea's WHIP for the season is currently 1.14, and opponents are batting .205 off him this year. Manaea is coming off a start in which he gave up three earned runs in 6 2/3 innings of work. He got the win in that outing. Before that, he had given up three earned runs in three straight starts. The Mets will be hoping he can continue to keep the ball in the park, as he has allowed at least one homer in four straight outings.</p><p>So far this season, the Mets are averaging 4.8 runs per game, which is 11th in the league. They have been a better offensive team on the road, averaging 5 runs per contest. Overall, the Mets are one of the league's top home run-hitting teams, and they also have a collective batting average of .249, which is 8th in the MLB.</p>

<p>Francisco Lindor comes into the game with a team-high 79 RBIs and is batting .269 for the season. He is also on an 11-game hitting streak. Pete Alonso is right behind him in the team's home run race, as he has 30 homers and 76 RBIs, but he is looking to get things going again after batting just .190 over his last five games.</p><h3>White Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 31-106, the White Sox are 46.5 games out of the AL Central lead. Chicago has dropped nine straight games, and they are 1-9 over their last ten. So far, they have really struggled against other AL Central teams, going 8-38.</p>

<p>At home, the White Sox are just 18-53 this season, and they are 13-53 on the road. This year, the White Sox are 5-3 as the favorite, compared to 26-103 as the underdog. Looking at their overall series record, the White Sox are 6-36-2 and have dropped 16 straight series.</p><p>When it comes to the run line, the White Sox have been a team to avoid, as they are just 56-81 on the run line this season. They have been particularly bad at home, going just 29-42 against the run line at Guaranteed Rate Field. If you have been fading them, you have been cashing in, as they are 51-78 against the run line as an underdog this season.</p><p>When the Chicago White Sox play at home, the over/under line is set at 8 runs, which is right around their season average of 8.2 runs per game. The White Sox have gone over the line in 50.4% of their games this season, and when the line is set at 8 runs, they have gone 11-11-3. Chicago is currently on a five-game under streak.</p><p>White Sox starter Garrett Crochet is looking to bounce back from a rough outing, as he gets the start today vs. the Mets. In his most recent outing, Crochet didn't record an out, giving up a hit and a walk vs. the Rangers. He finished with a no-decision in the outing. Crochet has made 27 appearances this season and has a record of 6-9 with a 3.64 ERA. Opponents are batting .214 vs. Crochet this season. Looking back over his last 10 outings, Crochet has finished with a no-decision in seven of them.</p><p>Chicago's offense has been the worst in the league this season, averaging just 3.1 runs per game. This has been the case both at home and on the road. The White Sox are also the league's worst home run hitting team and have the worst team OPS in the league. As a team, they are batting just .220.</p>

<p>Andrew Vaughn and Andrew Benintendi are the White Sox's top home run hitters this season, but both have struggled in terms of batting average. Benintendi has gone 9/27 in his last eight games and has two homers in that stretch. Paul DeJong and Martín Maldonado are both on five-game hitting streaks.</p>

New York Mets vs Chicago White Sox Betting Pick & Prediction 9/1/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Bruins and Flyers game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Flyers hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on NBCS. The Bruins come into this Eastern conference matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.</p><h3>BOSTON BRUINS VS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Flyers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, March 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Flyers winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Flyers on the moneyline (+127)</li><li>The Flyers are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Will Boston Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p><p>As the top team in the Eastern Conference, the Bruins have been favored in 61 of their 71 games this season. They come into this game with a record of 41-15-15, including a 25-15 record against other Eastern Conference teams.</p>

<p>On the road this season, Boston has gone 18-6-9 and have won two straight games away from home. Over their last ten games, the Bruins have gone 6-4 and are 3-2 in their last five games.</p></p><p>On the season, the Bruins have a puck line record of 35-36 and have gone 28-11 vs. the puck line as the favorite. Overall, they have 28 wins by multiple goals and have an average scoring margin of +.6 goals per game.</p>

<p>As the favorite, Boston has a puck line record of 25-36, and they come into the game with a puck line mark of 5-5 in their last ten games. In their last ten road games, the Bruins have gone 4-6 vs. the puck line.</p> <p>Games involving Boston have an average of 6.1 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 5.9. In terms of their over/under performance, the Bruins come in with a record of 35-35-1.</p><p>Across their three previous road games, Boston has an puck line mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-1 while averaging 2 goals per game.</p><p>Offensively, the Bruins come into the game at 3.3 goals per contest placing 9th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 16th position in the league. Coming into the game, the Bruins have a 16-2 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 24-12.</p><p>The leading scorer for Boston's offense is David Pastrnak. Coming into the game he has 44 goals, ranking 4th in the NHL. Pastrnak also comes into the game with 55 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Flyers are currently 30th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 27.7 shots per game against Philadelphia. They also are 17th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Linus Ullmark comes into the game having made 33 starts this season. So far, his record is 19-7 and he has a save percentage of 0.764%.</p><h3>Can the Flyers Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p><p>As the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference, the Flyers have an overall record of 35-27-9. In the Metropolitan Division, they are in 3rd place, and their conference record is 16-23. At home this season, Philadelphia has a record of 18-14-3.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Flyers have gone 4-6, and they have lost two of their last three games. As the underdog this season, Philadelphia has a record of 22-21-7, and they have been the underdog in 49 of their 70 games.</p></p><p>At home this season, the Flyers have a puck line record of 15-20 and an average scoring margin of -.2 goals per game. So far, Philadelphia has gone 42-28 on the puck line, including covering in three straight games.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Flyers have a puck line record of 36-13, and they have gone just 6-15 on the puck line when favored. Overall, Philadelphia has 20 wins by multiple goals and 15 wins by just one goal.</p> <p>This season, Philadelphia's games are averaging 6 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.1. The Flyers currently have an over/under record of 30-37-3.</p><p>Across their three previous road games, Boston has an puck line mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-1 while averaging 2 goals per game.</p><p>The Flyers come into the game scoring an average of 2.9 goals per game, putting them 22nd in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 3rd in the league. This season, the Flyers are 24-15 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 8-12 record.</p><p>Philadelphia's current leading scorer is Travis Konecny. This season, he has 28 goals, which puts him 31st in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Konecny has 31 assists this season.</p><p>Philadelphia defense takes on the Bruins ranked 30th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 27.7 shots per game against Philadelphia. They also are 17th in shutouts, with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Samuel Ersson comes into the game having made 39 starts this season. So far, his record is 20-14 and he has a save percentage of 0.718%.</p>

Boston Bruins vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/23/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Senators versus the Canucks? The puck drops at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Canucks are favored by -1.5 against the Senators.</p><h3>OTTAWA SENATORS VS VANCOUVER CANUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vancouver Canucks -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Canucks to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Canucks on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Senators (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Ottawa?</h3><p>With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 17-13-2 this season. Ottawa covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5 goal line.</p> <p>All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring in the first period, followed by goals from Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stützle, who added an empty-netter in the third period.</p><p>Ottawa's offense recorded 11 giveaways in their 3-0 win over Seattle, but still managed to find the net three times. Adam Gaudette scored his 7th goal of the season in the first period, while Brady Tkachuk added his 7th in the second. Tim Stützle capped off the scoring with his 6th goal, an empty-netter in the third period.</p> <p>The Senators fired 23 shots on goal and picked up 5 assists. Tim Stützle's assist on Tkachuk's goal was his 10th of the season. Ottawa was held without a power play goal in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Senators will be looking to build off their previous performance, where they allowed 0 goals to the Kraken. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The Senators' defense also recorded 2 takeaways, 25 hits, and 14 blocks.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Canucks Chances at Home</h3><p>With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 16-10-6 this season. Vancouver was favored by -1.5 goals, but they failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Vancouver trailed 1-0 in the second period before Pius Suter tied it up at 5:19. Jake DeBrusk gave the Canucks a 2-1 lead in the third, but the Sharks responded to even the score again. Suter netted his second goal with just 26 seconds left to secure the win for Vancouver.</p><p>Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks with two goals, bringing his season total to four. He scored at 5:19 in the second period and again with just 26 seconds left in the game. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season, which came at 4:22 in the third period.</p> <p>Vancouver took 27 shots on goal and registered 25 giveaways. None of their goals came on the power play. The Canucks were held scoreless in the first period before Suter's first goal tied the game 1-1 in the second.</p><p>Vancouver's defense will look to carry some momentum into their next game after helping secure a 3-2 win over San Jose. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, and the Canucks' defense added 5 takeaways and 24 hits. The first goal they allowed came 2:37 into the 2nd period, and the second came with just 1:17 left in the 3rd.</p>

Ottawa Senators vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Vandals versus the Tigers? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Alex G. Spanos Center in Stockton, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 143.5 points, and Pacific is favored by -4.5 against Idaho in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>IDAHO VANDALS VS PACIFIC TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Idaho Vandals +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alex G. Spanos Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IDAHO VANDALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Vandals.</li><li>Not only will Idaho pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Idaho Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>Idaho’s season continues to be a struggle, as they dropped to 2-8 after a 74-66 road loss to UC Davis on Wednesday. The Vandals entered the game as +6.5 underdogs and failed to cover the spread, while the total points of 140 fell just short of the O/U line of 141.5.</p> <p>Idaho trailed 32-25 at halftime but couldn’t make up ground in the 2nd half, scoring 41 points while allowing 42.</p><p>Idaho's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.2% from the field and 25% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 41.4%. They did connect on 85.7% of their free throws, going 18-for-21 from the line.</p> <p>Kolton Mitchell led the way with 26 points, hitting 4-of-7 from beyond the arc and shooting 66.7% overall. Ty Johnson added 19 points, despite shooting 0-for-3 from three, while Niko Rocak contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds, making all but one of his four field goal attempts.</p><p>Idaho's defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, for a 44% shooting percentage.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Idaho's opponents went 5/14, shooting 35%. The Vandals also sent the other team to the free-throw line 43 times, where they made 27 free throws, a 62% success rate. Idaho allowed 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Pacific Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>Pacific Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Pacific fell to 3-8 on the season after an 81-75 home loss to Portland State on Wednesday, December 18th. The Tigers, who were -4.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 43-29 at halftime, Pacific put up a fight in the 2nd half, outscoring the Vikings 46-38. The game’s total points of 156 exceeded the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>Pacific's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 34.5% overall and 24% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 40%. Despite their shooting woes, they managed to put up 75 points, thanks in large part to their success at the free-throw line, where they hit 31 of 36 attempts for an 86.1% rate.</p> <p>Cole Farrell led the way with 18 points, shooting 60% from the field and 66.7% from three. Elias Ralph, Elijah Fisher, Jefferson Koulibaly, and Shane Nowell each contributed 15 points, with Lamar Washington adding 14 points and 6 assists. Isaiah Johnson grabbed 11 rebounds to go along with his 12 points.</p><p>Despite Pacific holding their opponent to just 34% shooting from the field, the Tigers still gave up 81 points. They allowed 43% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposition hitting 13 of 30 shots. From beyond the arc, Pacific's defense limited their opponent to 6 of 25 shooting, just 24%.</p> <p>Pacific sent their opponent to the free-throw line 36 times, where they converted 31 attempts, an 86% success rate. The Tigers also gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Idaho Vandals vs Pacific Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the 76ers will be in Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers. The Cavs are currently favored by 11, and the over/under line is set at 221.</p>

<p>Philadelphia comes into this game with a record of 9-16, and they are 12th in the Eastern Conference. They have won their last two games. Cleveland is 24-4 and in first place in the East. They have won three straight.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -11</p><p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 130-114 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.5% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the 76ers Have What it Takes in Cleveland?</h3><p>Philadelphia improved to 9-16 on the season with a 108-98 win over the Hornets on Friday. The 76ers were favored by 13 points at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 206, falling short of the 213.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Philadelphia jumped out to a 41-23 lead after the 1st quarter and went on a 10-0 run to extend their lead from 55-46 to 65-46. Charlotte fought back, outscoring the 76ers 27-23 in the 4th quarter, but the 76ers held on for the win.</p><p>Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 34 points and 9 assists in their win over the Hornets, scoring 12 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. Tyrese Maxey added 23 points, with 15 coming in the opening period, and Kelly Oubre contributed 22 points, shooting 80% from the field and hitting 4 threes at a 66.7% rate.</p> <p>Philadelphia shot 49.4% from the field, connecting on 12 threes at a 36.4% clip. Oubre and Maxey each made 4 threes, with Maxey shooting 36.4% from deep.</p><p>The 76ers put together a solid defensive performance, holding the Hornets to just 98 points on Friday. Philadelphia allowed 23 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, 25 in the 3rd, and 27 in the 4th.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the 76ers limited the Hornets to 10 made threes on 32% shooting. Philadelphia also recorded 14 steals and 6 blocks in the win.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Cleveland as Home Favorites</h3><p>The Cavaliers improved to 24-4 this season with a dominant 124-101 win over the Bucks on Friday. Playing at home, Cleveland entered the game as -8.5 point favorites and covered the spread with a +23 point victory. The total points for the game reached 225, just surpassing the 221-point over/under line.</p> <p>Cleveland set the tone early, leading 29-20 after the 1st quarter and extending their lead with a 40-point 2nd quarter. A 12-0 run stretched the score from 98-76 to 110-76, and while the Bucks outscored the Cavaliers in the 4th quarter, the game was already out of reach.</p><p>Donovan Mitchell's consistent scoring helped the Cavaliers to a win over the Bucks, as he poured in 27 points with 8 in each of the first three quarters. Darius Garland added 16 points, hitting 4 threes at a 66.7% rate, while Evan Mobley and Dean Wade contributed 15 points each.</p> <p>Cleveland connected on 20 threes, shooting 42.6% from deep and 50.5% overall. Ty Jerome chipped in 13 points, with 7 coming in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Cavaliers' defense held the Bucks to 101 points on Friday, with Cleveland giving up 20 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 2nd. They allowed 25 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters to secure the win.</p> <p>Defensively, the Cavaliers limited Milwaukee's three-point shooting, allowing just 10 made threes on 37% shooting. They also sent the Bucks to the free-throw line 18 times, where Milwaukee made 11. Cleveland finished with 11 steals but didn't record a block.</p>

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blackhawks and Flames. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Flames are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Blackhawks.</p><h3>CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS CALGARY FLAMES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Calgary Flames -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALGARY FLAMES:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Flames to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Flames on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blackhawks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Blackhawks Defense Show Up in Calgary?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Ducks, the Blackhawks improved to 12-19-2 this season. Chicago covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.</p>

<p>Chicago built a 4-0 lead before the Ducks scored twice in the third period. Four different Blackhawks players found the net, with Isaak Phillips opening the scoring at 7:03 in the first period.</p><p>Chicago’s offense found the net four times in their 4-2 victory over Anaheim, with Ryan Donato scoring his 7th goal of the season. Seth Jones added his 2nd goal, while Teuvo Teravainen netted his 4th on a power play. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring with his 1st goal of the year.</p> <p>Connor Bedard contributed with three assists, bringing his total to 9 for the season. The Blackhawks took 29 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. They also recorded 12 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage, helping the Blackhawks to a 4-2 win over the Ducks. Chicago's defense also contributed 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Both goals allowed came in the 3rd period, including one with just 4 seconds left.</p><h3>Can Calgary Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>Calgary dropped to 15-12-7 with a 4-2 loss to the Oilers. The Flames fell behind early, allowing a goal just 20 seconds into the game. Calgary was the underdog on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 goals fell short of that mark.</p>

<p>After trailing 2-0, the Flames tied it up with goals in the second and third periods. However, the Oilers responded with two more goals to secure the win. Anthony Mantha and Yegor Sharangovich each scored for Calgary in the loss.</p><p>Calgary took 31 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton, but only managed to score twice. Anthony Mantha netted his 4th goal of the season on a power play in the second period, and Yegor Sharangovich followed with his first goal of the year in the third.</p> <p>The Flames had 22 giveaways and earned three assists, with Tyson Barrie picking up his first of the season on Mantha's goal. Calgary was held scoreless in the first period before getting on the board 4:33 into the second.</p><p>Defensively, the Flames gave up an early goal just 20 seconds into the game and another at 11:48 in the first period. After tying the game at 2-2 in the third, they allowed two more goals, including one at 9:50 and an empty-netter with 3 seconds left. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage. The Flames' defense also had 15 blocks and 4 takeaways.</p>

Chicago Blackhawks vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Cougars and Panthers game? Catch the action at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, NV, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on FloH. In this non-conference matchup, Washington State is favored by -3.5 against Northern Iowa. The over/under for the game is 149 points.</p><h3>WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS VS NORTHERN IOWA PANTHERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Iowa Panthers +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Orleans Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN IOWA PANTHERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Panthers.</li><li>Not only will Northern Iowa pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Washington State Pull Off A Win at Orleans Arena?</h3><h3>Washington State Cougars Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Washington State dropped to 9-3 on the season following an 89-73 loss to Washington on Wednesday. The Cougars entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 162, exceeding the pre-game O/U line of 149.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 35-31 at halftime, the Cougars allowed 54 points in the 2nd half while scoring 42 of their own.</p><p>In their last game, Washington State put up 73 points, shooting 43.1% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.3%, and they hit 81% of their free throws, going 17-for-21 from the line. The Cougars also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists.</p> <p>DJ Davis and Nate Calmese led the scoring with 21 points each, with Davis hitting 3-of-7 from deep. Ethan Price added 16 points, while Mekhi Mason and LeJuan Watts contributed 15 points apiece. Great Osobor was efficient, shooting 60% from the field, and Tyree Ihenacho was perfect, going 4-for-4 from the floor.</p><p>Washington State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Cougars allowed their opponent to hit 51% of their two-point attempts, going 21/41 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Washington State's defense allowed 10 threes on 21 attempts, a 47% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 17, shooting 65%.</p><h3>Do the Panthers Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Northern Iowa improved to 6-4 on the season with a dominant 104-76 win over Montana on Monday. The Panthers were -10.5 favorites heading into the game and covered the spread comfortably. The total points for the game reached 180, surpassing the O/U line of 146.</p> <p>Leading 48-34 at halftime, Northern Iowa continued to pour it on in the second half, outscoring the Grizzlies 56-42. The Panthers' offense was firing on all cylinders, as they put up over 100 points for the first time this season.</p><p>Northern Iowa's offense was unstoppable in their last game, putting up 104 points with a field goal percentage of 69% (40/58). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 79.3%, thanks to 74.4% shooting on two-pointers (29/39) and 57.9% from beyond the arc (11/19).</p> <p>Leon Bond III led the way with 37 points, hitting 4 of 5 threes and shooting 80% overall (12/15). Jacob Hutson added 24 points, shooting 73.3% from the field (11/15), while Kai Johnson contributed 18 points in just 20 minutes, hitting 75% of his shots (6/8).</p><p>Even with Northern Iowa giving up 76 points, their offense couldn't capitalize on the Panthers' defensive struggles. Northern Iowa allowed their opponent to shoot 69% from the field, including 74% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Northern Iowa's defense gave up 11 threes on 19 attempts, a 57% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 18 times, where they hit 13 free throws.</p>

Washington State Cougars vs Northern Iowa Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Mocs versus the Hoosiers? Tip off is at at 12:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Indiana as the -14.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 154.5 points.</p><h3>CHATTANOOGA MOCS VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chattanooga Mocs +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHATTANOOGA MOCS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Hoosiers.</li><li>Even though we have Indiana winning straight-up, we like Chattanooga at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Chattanooga Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Chattanooga improved to 6-4 on the season with an 85-63 home win over Alabama A&M on Sunday. The Mocs entered the game as -16.5 point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 148 fell just under the 151 O/U line.</p> <p>Chattanooga took control early, leading 40-26 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring the Bulldogs 45-37.</p><p>Chattanooga's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points with a field goal percentage of 51%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.3%, thanks in part to hitting 14 of 32 from beyond the arc, shooting 43.8% from three-point range. They also excelled at the free-throw line, making 21 of 24 attempts for an 87.5% success rate.</p> <p>Honor Huff led the way with 24 points, knocking down 6 threes at a 54.5% clip. Trey Bonham added 21 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 50% from deep. AC Bryant contributed 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three-point range, while Darius Ford connected on 3 of 4 threes, finishing with 11 points.</p><p>Chattanooga's defense gave up 63 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. They struggled to contain the two-point shots, with the opposing team hitting 64% on 11/17 shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Chattanooga's defense allowed 14 threes on 32 attempts, a 43% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 21 free throws at an 87% clip. Chattanooga gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Hoosiers Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Indiana's season record dropped to 8-3 after an 85-68 loss to Nebraska on Friday. The Hoosiers went into the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 153, just under the O/U line of 156.5.</p> <p>Indiana trailed 44-41 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 27 points while allowing 41.</p><p>In their last game, the Hoosiers managed just 68 points, shooting 35.4% from the field. They hit only 22.9% of their threes, going 8-for-35, while their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%.</p> <p>Brice Williams led the way with 30 points, shooting 66.7% overall and from three-point range. Myles Rice added 20 points, hitting 61.5% of his shots, though he struggled from deep, making just 1 of 4 attempts.</p><p>Indiana's defense struggled, giving up 85 points on 61% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 62% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Indiana's opponent shot 57%, hitting 8 of 14 threes. They also sent them to the line 26 times, where they made 17 free throws.</p>

Chattanooga Mocs vs Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Buccaneers and Roos game? Catch the action at Swinney Recreation Center in Kansas City, MO, as the Roos hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on Summ. East Tennessee State is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 141.5 points.</p><h3>EAST TENNESSEE STATE BUCCANEERS VS KANSAS CITY ROOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas City Roos +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Swinney Recreation Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KANSAS CITY ROOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Roos.</li><li>Not only will Kansas City pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Buccaneers Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>East Tennessee State evened their season record at 5-5 with an 84-58 win over Elon on Wednesday. The Buccaneers, who were favored by three points, covered the spread in this home game. The total points for the game were 142, just under the 144.5 O/U line.</p> <p>ETSU took control early, leading 44-26 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring Elon 40-32.</p><p>East Tennessee State put up 84 points in their latest game, shooting 53.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.6%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 66.7% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 31.8% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Buccaneers dished out 18 assists, with Quimari Peterson leading the way with 6. Peterson also contributed 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting. TJ Simpkins led all scorers with 27 points, shooting 60% from the field and 66.7% from three-point range.</p><p>East Tennessee State's defense struggled, giving up 58 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 53% from the field. The Buccaneers had a tough time defending inside, as the other team hit 66% of their two-point attempts, going 24/36.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, East Tennessee State held their opponent to 31% shooting, with 7 made threes on 22 attempts. The Buccaneers also sent the other team to the line 21 times, where they converted 15 free throws at a 71% rate. East Tennessee State gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Kansas City Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Kansas City improved to 3-7 on the season with a 74-64 win over Wichita State on Tuesday. The Roos were +13.5 point underdogs going into the game and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Kansas City led 38-24 at halftime and scored 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 40. The combined points of 138 fell under the O/U line of 146.5.</p><p>The Roos put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 52.8% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.4%. They hit 64.5% of their two-point attempts and 36.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 22 three-point shots.</p> <p>Xavier Bell led the way with 21 points, shooting 60% from the field. Babacar Diallo and Jamar Brown each added 18 points, with Brown hitting 3 of 4 from three-point range. Ring Nyeri was also effective from deep, making 4 of 5 threes.</p><p>Despite giving up 64 points, Kansas City’s defense held their opponent to 38% shooting from the field, with a 48% success rate on two-point attempts (21/43). The Roos were particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 19 attempts, a 15% shooting performance.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Kansas City sent their opponent to the stripe 24 times, where they converted 13 attempts, shooting 54%. The Roos also gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Kansas City Roos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Ducks and Cardinal face off at 8:00 ET on BTN. The Cardinal are hosting the game at SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, CA. Oregon is favored by -5.5 in this non-conference contest against Stanford. The game's over/under currently sits at 149.5 points.</p><h3>OREGON DUCKS VS STANFORD CARDINAL BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Stanford Cardinal +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE STANFORD CARDINAL:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Cardinal.</li><li>Not only will Stanford pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.5.</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>Taking a Look at the Ducks Chances in San Jose</h3><p>Oregon improved to 10-1 on the season with a 79-61 win over Stephen F. Austin on Sunday. Playing at home, the Ducks were favored by 21.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 140, just over the 135.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Oregon took control early, leading 37-23 at halftime. They scored 42 points in the 2nd half, but allowed 38, letting the Lumberjacks keep it closer than expected.</p><p>Oregon's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 79 points with a 51% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.1%, thanks in part to hitting 60% of their two-point attempts (18/30) and 36.8% from beyond the arc (7/19). At the free-throw line, the Ducks connected on 22 of 32 attempts, good for 68.8%.</p> <p>Matt Hayman led the way with 17 points, while Brandon Angel added 15 on 4-of-5 shooting. Supreme Cook and Jadrian Tracey each chipped in 14 points, with Tracey hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Nate Bittle was perfect from the field, going 3-for-3, including 2-for-2 from three-point range, and added 3 assists.</p><p>Even though Oregon gave up 61 points, they struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 51% from the field. Inside the arc, the Ducks allowed 60% shooting, with their opponent hitting 18 of 30 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Oregon's defense gave up 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 32 times, where they made 22 free throws, shooting 68%. Oregon allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will the Stanford Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><h3>Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Stanford improved to 9-2 on the season with a 74-68 win over Merrimack on Tuesday. The Cardinal, who were -15.5 point favorites at home, didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>Stanford led 39-30 at halftime but allowed 38 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The total points for the game were 142, going over the 135.5 O/U line.</p><p>Stanford put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.6%, thanks in part to hitting 47.8% from three-point range, connecting on 11 of 23 attempts.</p> <p>Adam Clark led the way with 32 points on 14 of 21 shooting, while Oziyah Sellers added 19 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep. Jaylen Blakes was perfect from three, going 4 for 4, and finished with 16 points.</p><p>Stanford's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field on 25 of 56 attempts. From two-point range, they allowed 14 made shots on 33 attempts, a 42% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Cardinal allowed 11 threes on 23 attempts, with the opponent hitting 47% of their shots. They also sent the other team to the line 20 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 65%. Stanford gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Oregon Ducks vs Stanford Cardinal NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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<p>At 7:00 ET, the Miami Heat will travel to take on the Orlando Magic. The Magic (-159) are favored by 3 points over the Heat (+135) in this Eastern Southeast division matchup. The over/under line is currently sitting at 208.5 points.</p>

<p>Miami has dropped two straight games and is 13-12 on the season. The Heat are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Southeast Division. Orlando has lost three in a row and is 17-12 overall. The Magic are 4th in the East and 1st in the Southeast.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat +3</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-86 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Tyler Herro finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Heat Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Heat dropped to 13-12 on the season after a 104-97 home loss to the Thunder on Friday. Miami entered the game as +1 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 201, falling short of the 217-point line.</p> <p>Miami went on a 12-0 run, turning a 58-51 deficit into a 63-58 lead, but the Thunder responded by outscoring the Heat 31-23 in the 3rd quarter. Miami tried to rally in the 4th, winning the quarter 27-23, but couldn’t close the gap.</p><p>In Friday's loss to the Thunder, the Heat managed just 97 points, shooting 43.4% from the field. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 30% of their attempts, with 12 made threes.</p> <p>Tyler Herro led Miami with 28 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 45.8% from the field and 30% from deep. Bam Adebayo added 17 points and 10 rebounds, scoring 7 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Heat tightened up in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 20 and 23 points, respectively, but it wasn't enough to overcome a 104-97 loss to the Thunder. Miami gave up 31 points in the 3rd quarter, contributing to the defeat.</p> <p>Miami allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 45% from the field, including 41% from three-point range, where the Thunder hit 14 threes. The Heat sent the Thunder to the line 17 times, with Oklahoma City converting 12 free throws. Miami finished with 9 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Will Orlando Win at Home?</h3><p>Orlando’s season record dropped to 17-12 after a 105-99 home loss to the Thunder on Thursday. The Magic entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread. The combined score of 204 points fell short of the 209.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>A 12-0 run by the Thunder in the 2nd quarter put Orlando in a tough spot, as they were outscored 36-18 in that period. The Magic fought back, winning the 3rd quarter 28-17 and edging the Thunder 25-23 in the 4th, but couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 99-point effort against the Thunder, the Magic shot 44.9% from the field and hit 31.4% of their threes, making 11 from beyond the arc. Anthony Black led the way with 23 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 50% clip and shooting 57.1% overall.</p> <p>Black scored 12 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Goga Bitadze and Tristan da Silva each added 7 points in the 3rd. Bitadze finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field, while da Silva also contributed 15 points, hitting 3 threes at 37.5%.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 3rd quarter, where they held the Thunder to just 17 points, the Magic couldn't overcome a tough 2nd quarter, giving up 36 points in a 105-99 loss. Overall, they allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 48% from the field.</p> <p>Orlando did a solid job defending the three, holding the Thunder to 32% shooting with 10 made threes. They also limited Oklahoma City to 16 free throw attempts, with the Thunder making 15. The Magic gave up 4 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Crimson and Crusaders game? Catch the action at Hart Center in Worcester, MA, as the Crusaders hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. Harvard is favored by -3 in this non-conference contest against Holy Cross. The game's over/under currently sits at 139 points.</p><h3>HARVARD CRIMSON VS HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Holy Cross Crusaders +3</p><p>This game will be played at Hart Center at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, December 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HOLY CROSS CRUSADERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Crusaders.</li><li>Not only will Holy Cross pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Harvard Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><h3>Harvard Crimson Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Harvard fell to 2-6 on the season after a 77-64 loss to St. John's on Saturday. Despite being +25.5 point underdogs, the Crimson kept the game closer than expected.</p> 

<p>Harvard trailed 40-28 at halftime but managed to score 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The total points for the game were 141, just under the 144.5 O/U line.</p><p>Harvard's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.1% from the field and 27.6% from three-point range, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 42.6%. They hit 12 of 16 free throws, good for 75%, and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds, dishing out 13 assists as a team.</p> <p>RJ Luis Jr. led the way with 24 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 9 of 18 from the field, though he hit just 1 of 5 from beyond the arc. Kadary Richmond added 18 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 57.1% overall, while Chandler Pigge contributed 15 points, hitting 2 of 4 from three-point range.</p><p>Harvard’s defense gave up 77 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 25 two-pointers on 43 attempts, a 58% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Harvard held their opponents to 22% shooting, as they made just 6 of 27 attempts. The Crimson also sent them to the line 13 times, where they hit 9 free throws, shooting 69%.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Crusaders Chances at Home</h3><h3>Holy Cross Crusaders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Crusaders fell to 2-6 on the season after a 67-41 road loss to the Cavaliers on Friday. Entering the game as +15.5 point underdogs, Holy Cross not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Virginia led 34-21 at halftime and continued to dominate in the 2nd half, outscoring Holy Cross 33-20. The total points for the game were 108, falling short of the 126.5 O/U line.</p><p>Holy Cross struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 41 points with a field goal percentage of 33.3% (17/51). Their effective field goal percentage was 39.2%, and they hit only 22.7% of their three-point attempts (5/22), while shooting 41.4% from two-point range (12/29).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Crusaders made just 2 of 5 attempts (40%). They recorded 7 offensive rebounds and 7 assists. Dai Dai Ames and Max Green each scored 16 points, with Green hitting 4 of 7 threes and Ames going 2 for 2 from deep. Andrew Rohde added 13 points, shooting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Holy Cross gave up 67 points in this one, with their defense allowing the opposing team to shoot 43% from the field, as they hit 24 of their 55 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Holy Cross allowed 9 threes on 25 attempts, a 36% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 12 times, where they converted 10 free throws.</p>

Harvard Crimson vs Holy Cross Crusaders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/4/24

<p>ESPN+ will be covering the week five matchup between the Troy Trojans and the UL Monroe Warhawks, set to kick off at 7:00 ET from Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy. The Trojans are the -7.5 point favorites at home, with the over/under line currently at 46.5 points. Troy enters the game with a 1-3 record, while UL Monroe has gone 2-1 so far this season.</p><h3>UL MONROE WARHAWKS VS TROY TROJANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UL Monroe Warhawks +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL) at 7:00 ET on Saturday, September 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UL MONROE WARHAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have the UL Monroe Warhawks winning this one by a score of 31 to 22</li><li>Not only do we have the UL Monroe Warhawks winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +7.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 46.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The UL Monroe Warhawks Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>UL Monroe is looking to bounce back after a tough 51-3 loss to Texas on the road. The Warhawks, who were +43 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, and the combined 54 points surpassed the over/under line of 53.5 points. This was their first loss of the season, and they are now 2-1 overall.</p> <p></p><p>UL Monroe fell behind 21-0 in the first quarter but managed to add a field goal in the second quarter, trailing 28-3 at halftime. The Warhawks' defense held Texas to just 9 points in the third quarter, but they were unable to score in the second half, resulting in a 51-3 defeat.</p><p>UL Monroe's offense struggled in their 51-3 loss to Texas, gaining just 111 total yards. The Warhawks were limited to 54 passing yards, with General Booty completing 8 of 19 passes for 42 yards and one interception. Booty finished with a passer rating of 27.74. Julian Nixon was the leading receiver, with one catch for 23 yards.</p> 
<p>On the ground, the Warhawks managed only 57 yards, with Taven Curry leading the team in rushing with 30 yards on six carries.</p><p>UL Monroe's defense had a rough outing in their last game, giving up 497 total yards to Texas. The Warhawks were particularly vulnerable against the run, allowing 239 yards and five rushing touchdowns. They also struggled against the pass, giving up 258 yards and two touchdowns through the air. Despite forcing two interceptions, UL Monroe lost 51-3.</p><h3>Are The Troy Trojans Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Troy improved to 1-3 for the season with a 34-12 win over Florida A&M. No betting lines were available for this matchup.</p><p></p><p>The Trojans trailed 7-6 after the first quarter but took the lead in the second, outscoring Florida A&M 7-3. Troy extended their lead in the third quarter and shut out their opponent in the fourth, scoring 13 unanswered points to pull away for the win.</p><p>In their 34-12 win over Florida A&M, Troy's offense put up 507 yards, with 295 coming through the air. Goose Crowder was efficient, completing 72% of his passes for 295 yards and four touchdowns, resulting in a passer rating of 150.83. Devonte Ross was his top target, hauling in 11 receptions for 229 yards and three touchdowns.</p> 
<p>The Trojans' ground game added 212 yards, with Damien Taylor leading the way. Taylor rushed for 109 yards on 15 carries, averaging 7.3 yards per attempt, and found the end zone once on the ground.</p><p>Troy's defense held Florida A&M to just 55 rushing yards in their most recent game, but they did allow 288 passing yards on 25 completions. The Trojans won the game 34-12, with their defense giving up a total of 343 yards and 18 first downs.</p>

UL Monroe Warhawks vs Troy Trojans Betting Pick & Prediction 9/28/24