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<p>The 6th ranked Lakers (-158) are favored by 3.5 over the 10th ranked Spurs (+131) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line is 227.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio and will be televised on ESPN. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 ET.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Antonio Spurs +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 130-125 in favor of the Spurs.</li><li>Our projections have Victor Wembanyama finishing with Victor Wembanyama points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Spurs finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.6% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Lakers Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>The Lakers improved to 7-4 on the season with a 128-123 win over the Grizzlies on Wednesday. Playing at home, L.A. was favored by 7 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total score of 251 points exceeded the O/U line of 233.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>After a strong 1st quarter, the Lakers fell behind when the Grizzlies went on a 13-0 run. Memphis outscored L.A. in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, but the Lakers rallied in the 4th, outscoring the Grizzlies 37-27 to seal the win.</p><p>LeBron James led the Lakers to a 128-123 win over the Grizzlies, posting a triple-double with 35 points, 14 assists, and 12 rebounds, shooting 59.1% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 57.1%. Anthony Davis added 21 points and 14 rebounds, while Rui Hachimura contributed 19 points on 85.7% shooting, making 3 threes at 75%.</p> <p>The Lakers connected on 20 threes, shooting 48.8% from deep and 50.6% overall. James scored 10 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, while Davis added 11 points in the 4th. Hachimura and Dalton Knecht each scored 19 points, with Knecht putting up 8 in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Lakers gave up 123 points to the Grizzlies but managed to secure the win. Their toughest stretch came in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed 38 points. They tightened up in the 4th, giving up 27 points to help seal the victory.</p> <p>Defensively, the Lakers allowed Memphis to shoot 47% from the field, including 36% from deep, with the Grizzlies hitting 12 threes. The Lakers also sent Memphis to the line 33 times, where they made 27 free throws. Los Angeles finished with 7 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Spurs Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>San Antonio evened their record at 6-6 with a 139-130 win over the Wizards on Wednesday. The Spurs were favored by 9.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, winning by nine. The game’s total points of 269.5 exceeded the O/U line of 224.5 by 44.5 points.</p> <p>A 10-0 run early in the game helped the Spurs jump out to a 27-9 lead. They took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Wizards 41-24, and entered the 4th quarter up 108-91. However, Washington outscored San Antonio 39-31 in the final period.</p><p>Victor Wembanyama's 50-point performance, including 19 in the 3rd quarter, led the Spurs to a 139-130 win over the Wizards. He hit 8 threes at a 50% rate and shot 62.1% overall. Devin Vassell added 9 of his 17 points in the 4th quarter, while Julian Champagnie scored 6 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.</p> <p>The Spurs connected on 18 threes, shooting 40.9% from deep and 52.2% overall. Wembanyama's 8 made threes were key to the victory.</p><p>Despite giving up 130 points on 51% shooting, the Spurs managed to come away with a win against the Wizards. San Antonio's defense had its best showing in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed 24 points, but they struggled in the 4th, giving up 39 points.</p> <p>The Spurs also had trouble defending the three, as Washington hit 18 threes at a 40% clip. San Antonio sent the Wizards to the line 16 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Spurs finished with 31 defensive rebounds, allowing 11 offensive boards, and added 7 steals and 7 blocks.</p>

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the 4-14 Toronto Raptors will travel to New Orleans to take on the 4-14 Pelicans. The Pelicans are currently favored by 3.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 222.5.</p>

<p>This non-conference matchup will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The Raptors (+138) are currently 13th in the Eastern Conference, while the Pelicans (-164) are 15th in the Western Conference.</p><h3>TORONTO RAPTORS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Pelicans -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PELICANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 120-105 in favor of the Pelicans.</li><li>Our projections have Dejounte Murray finishing with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pelicans finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Toronto Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Toronto's season continues to be a struggle, as they fell to 4-14 after a 102-100 loss to the Pistons on Monday. The Raptors were +4 point underdogs on the road, but managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 202 fell well short of the 219.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Toronto looked poised for an upset, leading 80-72 after the 3rd quarter. They turned things around after a slow start, outscoring Detroit 26-19 in the 2nd and 32-24 in the 3rd. However, the Raptors couldn’t hold on, as the Pistons rallied with a 30-20 4th quarter.</p><p>The Raptors struggled offensively in their loss to the Pistons, shooting just 39.4% from the field and hitting 28.6% of their three-point attempts, making 10 threes in total. Scottie Barnes led the way with 31 points, 14 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 46.2% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>RJ Barrett contributed 17 points, despite shooting 36.8%, while Chris Boucher added 10 points. Barnes had a big 2nd quarter, scoring 17 points, and added 9 more in the 4th, while Barrett chipped in 7 points in the final period.</p><p>Even with a strong defensive effort, the Raptors couldn't hold off the Pistons, who scored 102 points on Monday. Toronto's defense was particularly effective in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed just 19 points, but they gave up 30 in the 4th. Overall, the Raptors held Detroit to 44% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Raptors limited the Pistons to 12 made threes on 32% shooting. Toronto also finished with 27 defensive rebounds, giving up 6 offensive boards, while adding 7 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Can New Orleans Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Pelicans dropped to 4-14 on the season after a 114-110 loss to the Pacers on Monday. New Orleans, who were +8 point underdogs, managed to keep the game close. The combined score of 224 points fell just short of the O/U line of 227.</p> <p>New Orleans went on an 11-0 run early, but the Pacers fought back. The Pelicans edged Indiana 32-30 in the 2nd quarter but trailed 87-83 going into the 4th, where both teams scored 27 points.</p><p>In their 114-110 loss to the Pacers, the Pelicans shot 51.7% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 27.3% of their threes and making only 9 in total. Trey Murphy led the way with 24 points, scoring 11 in the 2nd quarter, while CJ McCollum added 23 points, with 9 coming in the 3rd.</p> <p>Yves Missi contributed 16 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field. Elfrid Payton chipped in 14 points, scoring 8 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Pelicans gave up 114 points to the Pacers, who shot 47% from the field. New Orleans allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 27 points.</p> <p>The Pacers hit 17 threes at a 36% clip. The Pelicans sent Indiana to the line 16 times, where they made 11 free throws. New Orleans finished with 36 defensive rebounds, allowed 7 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals.</p>

Toronto Raptors vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

<p>Betting on today's Kings and Sharks game? Catch the action at SAP Center in San Jose, CA, as the Sharks hosts this showdown at 10:30 ET on NBCS. The Kings come into this Pacific division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES KINGS VS SAN JOSE SHARKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Jose Sharks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at 10:30 ET on Monday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN JOSE SHARKS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Sharks.</li><li>We like the Sharks on the moneyline (+190)</li><li>The Sharks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Kings?</h3><p>After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings are now 11-7-3. Los Angeles led 3-2 in the third period, but Chicago tied it with just 31 seconds left and went on to win in the shootout.</p> 

<p>The Kings were favored on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals. The combined 7 goals pushed the total over.</p><p>Alex Laferriere netted his 7th and 8th goals of the season, with his first coming on a power play at 16:03 in the 1st period. Phillip Danault added his 1st goal of the season at 8:12 in the 3rd period. Danault also picked up his 4th assist on Laferriere’s second goal.</p> <p>The Kings fired 40 shots on goal but ended up with 13 giveaways. Kevin Fiala contributed with his 4th and 5th assists of the season.</p><p>Defensively, the Kings struggled in their previous game, surrendering three goals in the 3rd period, including one with just 31 seconds left, which tied the game at 3-3. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves with a save percentage of 85.7%.</p><h3>Can San Jose Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>San Jose dropped to 6-12-5 after a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. The Sharks led 1-0 and 2-1 in the game, but couldn’t hold on. San Jose was the underdog on the puck line and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score of 5 falling short of that mark.</p>

<p>Nico Sturm scored first for San Jose at 17:23 in the second period. The Canucks tied it up later in the second and went ahead in the third before Mikael Granlund’s goal at 18:43 tied it again. Vancouver scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left in regulation.</p><p>San Jose's offense was limited to just two goals in their 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Nico Sturm netted his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth. Granlund took three shots on goal, and Sturm scored on his only attempt.</p> <p>The Sharks fired 23 shots on goal and recorded 16 giveaways. They were held scoreless in the first period before Sturm opened the scoring at 17:23 of the second period. Granlund’s goal came at 18:43 of the third period, tying the game 2-2 before Vancouver secured the win.</p><p>Defensively, the Sharks will be looking to bounce back after giving up a late goal with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period, which led to a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks' defense also had 6 takeaways and 21 hits.</p>

Los Angeles Kings vs San Jose Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Buffaloes versus the Cyclones? Tip off is at at 2:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, HI. The over/under for this Big 12 conference contest is set at 144.5 points, with Iowa State being favored by -10.5 at home against Colorado.</p><h3>COLORADO BUFFALOES VS IOWA STATE CYCLONES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Buffaloes +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lahaina Civic Center at 2:30 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO BUFFALOES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Cyclones.</li><li>Even though we have Iowa State winning straight-up, we like Colorado at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Colorado Secure a Road Victory?</h3><h3>Colorado Buffaloes Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>In their latest outing, the Buffaloes pulled off a surprising 73-72 win over the Huskies on Tuesday, November 26th. Colorado, who were +14.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 145 went just over the O/U line of 143.</p> <p>Playing at home, Colorado overcame a 40-32 halftime deficit by outscoring UConn 41-32 in the second half.</p><p>In their latest game, the Buffaloes put up 73 points, shooting 51.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 62.2%. They were particularly strong from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 16 threes at a 56.2% clip, while their free-throw shooting was less impressive at 64.3% (18/28).</p> <p>Liam McNeeley led the way with 20 points, connecting on 4 of 6 threes, while Julian Hammond III and Solo Ball each added 16 points, with Hammond hitting 4 of 5 from deep. Hassan Diarra contributed 11 points and 6 assists, knocking down 3 of 4 threes.</p><p>Colorado's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points while allowing their opponents to shoot 51% from the field. They managed to limit two-point shooting to 48% on 29 attempts.</p> <p>However, the Buffaloes couldn't contain the three-point line, where their opponents hit 9 of 16 shots for 56%. Colorado also sent them to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 18 free throws.</p><h3>Will Iowa State Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Iowa State improved to 4-1 on the season with an 89-84 road win over Dayton on Tuesday. Despite being -10 favorites, the Cyclones didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 173, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.</p> <p>After trailing 41-37 at halftime, Iowa State turned things around by scoring 52 points in the 2nd half while allowing 43.</p><p>Iowa State put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 51.7% from the field. Their two-point shooting was particularly strong, hitting 63.4% (26/41), while they struggled from beyond the arc, making just 4 of 17 attempts (23.5%).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Cyclones were efficient, knocking down 25 of 29 shots (86.2%). Malachi Smith contributed 22 points and 9 assists, shooting 77.8% overall and 66.7% from three-point range. Keshon Gilbert led the team with 24 points, hitting 75% of his shots.</p><p>Defensively, Iowa State struggled, giving up 84 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 58% from the field. The Cyclones couldn't contain the inside game, as they allowed 22 of 32 two-point shots to fall, a 68% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Iowa State's defense gave up 7 three-pointers on 18 attempts, with their opponent shooting 38% from deep. The Cyclones also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 19 free throws at a 73% rate. Iowa State allowed 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Colorado Buffaloes vs Iowa State Cyclones NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Trojans and Golden Bears. The game is starting at 11:00 ET on PACN, and it's hosted by the Golden Bears at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and California is favored by -2.5 vs. USC in a Pac-12 conference matchup.</p><h3>USC TROJANS VS CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: California Golden Bears -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Haas Pavilion at 11:00 ET on Wednesday, February 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Golden Bears.</li><li>Not only will California pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Trojans Stand a Chance in Berkeley?</h3><p>USC is 9-13 overall and 3-8 in Pac-12 play. They are 2-7 on the road this season, and they have lost five straight road games. The Trojans' average scoring margin on the road is -5.4 points per game, compared to +4.8 at home.</p>

<p>So far, USC has been the underdog in seven games, and they have yet to win in that situation. They are 9-6 when favored. In their last game, the Trojans defeated Oregon State, 82-54. Over their last 10 road games, they have gone 2-8.</p><p>As the underdog, USC has struggled against the spread this season, going just 2-5. However, their road ATS record is a bit better at 4-5. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Trojans have gone just 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record in USC games is 13-8-1. Today's over/under line of 148.5 is slightly higher than the average OU line in their games this year (147.4). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 132 points, which is 16.5 points lower than today's over/under line.</p><p>In their latest game, USC offense put up 82 points against Oregon State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 49.2% and made 5 threes. Boogie Ellis is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 17.3 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Isaiah Collier brings a PPG average of 15.4 into the game.</p><p>So far, the Trojans' defense is ranked 214th in the country at 73.9 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, USC's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 42.9% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 35.9% this season.</p><h3>Are California Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>After winning their last game against Arizona State by a score of 81-66, California has a 9-13 record. So far, they have gone 5-6 in conference games compared to a 4-7 non-conference record. At home, the Golden Bears have gone 7-6, and they have a 2-7 record on the road.</p>

<p>As the favorite, California has gone 4-4 this season. They have been the underdog in 14 of their 22 games, going 5-9 in those matchups. Currently, they are on a two-game winning streak at home.</p><p>As the favorite, California has struggled against the spread this season, going just 1-6-1. Their overall ATS record is 11-10-1. In their last 10 games as the favorite, the Golden Bears are just 2-7-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 148.5 is slightly lower than the average over/under line in California's games this season (146.8). So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 0-3 and their overall over/under record this season is 13-9.</p><p>California's offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 81 points against Arizona State. They had an overall field goal percentage of 50% and made 16/19 free throws. The California offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 25.5 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 34% of their looks from outside this season.</p><p>At this time, the Golden Bears' defense is positioned 267th in the country, permitting 76.5 points per game. The California defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 66 points and allowed Arizona State to connect on 8 threes.</p>

USC Trojans vs California Golden Bears Betting Pick & Prediction 2/7/24

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