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<p>Planning on watching today's Hoyas and Pirates game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Pirates hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FS1. Georgetown is favored by -2.5 in this Big East conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 130.5 points.</p><h3>GEORGETOWN HOYAS VS SETON HALL PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Seton Hall Pirates +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 7:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SETON HALL PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Not only will Seton Hall pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Pressure Builds for Georgetown as Away Favorites</h3><p>Georgetown improved to 9-2 this season with a dominant 81-57 win over Creighton on Wednesday. The Hoyas, who were +4.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling under the O/U line of 145.5.</p> <p>Georgetown led 34-28 at halftime and took control in the 2nd half, scoring 47 points while holding Creighton to just 29 points.</p><p>Georgetown's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points with a 55% shooting performance from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 62.5% of their threes (10/16) and posting an effective field goal percentage of 63.3%.</p> <p>Jayden Epps and Steven Ashworth both knocked down 5 threes, with Epps hitting 83.3% from deep and finishing with 21 points. Micah Peavy also contributed 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Curtis Williams Jr. was perfect from three, hitting both of his attempts in just 12 minutes of action.</p><p>Georgetown's defense gave up 57 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 55% from the field, with 33 made baskets on 60 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 10 of 16 threes, shooting 62%. They also went 5/7 from the free-throw line, a 71% success rate.</p><h3>Can Seton Hall Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Seton Hall's season record dropped to 5-7 after a 79-67 road loss to Villanova on Tuesday. The Pirates, who were +8 underdogs, failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Seton Hall trailed 37-29 at halftime and couldn't close the gap in the second half, being outscored 42-38. The combined points of 146 exceeded the O/U line of 125.5.</p><p>Seton Hall's offense managed 67 points in their last game, shooting 39% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 44.1%. They hit 6 of 17 from beyond the arc, shooting 35.3% from three, while connecting on 71.4% of their free throws (15/21). The Pirates grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists as a team.</p> <p>Eric Dixon led the way with 25 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 44.4% overall despite struggling from three (1/6). Isaiah Coleman contributed 22 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 46.7% of his shots. Tyler Perkins was efficient, going 5/6 from deep and 6/7 overall, finishing with 17 points.</p><p>Seton Hall's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 65% of their two-point attempts, going 17/26.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Seton Hall's opponent shot 42%, hitting 9 of their 21 three-point attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 for 81%.</p>

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<p>At 7:00 ET, the Pelicans will host the Nuggets at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Denver (-414) is currently a 9.5-point favorite over the Pelicans (+322). The over/under line for this Western Conference matchup is 231.5.</p>

<p>Denver is 14-11 on the season and 6th in the Western Conference. New Orleans (5-24) is 15th in the West and has lost six straight games.</p><h3>DENVER NUGGETS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Pelicans +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 7:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PELICANS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 120-113 in favor of the Nuggets.</li><li>Our projections have Nikola Jokic finishing with 28 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.9% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Denver Stun the Crowd at Smoothie King Center?</h3><p>Denver’s season record dropped to 14-11 after a 126-124 road loss to the Trail Blazers on Thursday. The Nuggets, who were favored by 8.5 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 250, surpassing the O/U line of 234.5 by 15.5 points.</p> <p>Denver appeared to be in control after a 10-0 run stretched their lead from 66-59 to 76-59. However, they faltered in the 3rd quarter, getting outscored 38-21. Despite a strong 4th quarter where they outscored Portland 37-22, the Nuggets couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>The Nuggets shot 54% from the field and hit 15 threes at a 44.1% clip in their 126-124 loss to the Trail Blazers. Nikola Jokic led the way with 34 points, 8 assists, and 6 rebounds, connecting on 4 threes at 66.7% efficiency.</p> <p>Jamal Murray added 24 points and 10 assists, with 12 points coming in the 4th quarter. Christian Braun also made a significant impact in the final period, scoring 11 of his 13 points in the 4th.</p><p>Defensively, the Nuggets struggled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, giving up 36 and 38 points, respectively, in their 126-124 loss to the Trail Blazers. They tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 22 points, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. Overall, Denver allowed Portland to shoot 46% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Nuggets gave up 16 threes on 34% shooting. The Trail Blazers also went to the line 24 times, hitting 20 free throws. Denver finished with 32 defensive rebounds but allowed 15 offensive boards, while also recording 7 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can The Pelicans Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Pelicans fell to 5-24 on the season after a 104-93 home loss to the Knicks on Saturday. New Orleans entered the game as +8 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 197 points was well below the 223.5-point line.</p> <p>New Orleans went on a 10-0 run early, taking the lead from 19-16 to 26-19, but couldn’t maintain momentum. They led 49-45 at halftime but were outscored 33-26 in the 3rd quarter and 26-18 in the 4th, as the Knicks pulled away late.</p><p>The Pelicans struggled offensively in their 93-point effort against the Knicks, shooting just 41% from the field. They connected on 12 threes at a 35.3% rate, both figures hovering around their average.</p> <p>Trey Murphy III led the way with 26 points, scoring 12 in the opening quarter. Dejounte Murray added 14 points, while CJ McCollum chipped in 13.</p><p>Defensively, the Pelicans had a strong 2nd quarter, giving up just 17 points, but they struggled in the 3rd, allowing 33 points in their 104-93 loss to the Knicks. Overall, they held New York to 43% shooting.</p> <p>New Orleans had trouble defending the three, as the Knicks hit 15 threes at a 40% clip. The Pelicans also gave up 15 offensive rebounds but recorded 8 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24

<p>Betting on today's Miners and Cardinals game? Catch the action at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY, as the Cardinals hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ACC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 144.5 points, with Louisville being favored by -14.5 over UTEP.</p><h3>UTEP MINERS VS LOUISVILLE CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UTEP Miners +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at KFC Yum! Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, December 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTEP MINERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Cardinals.</li><li>Even though we have Louisville winning straight-up, we like UTEP at +14.5.</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>Will UTEP Shock Everyone at KFC Yum! Center?</h3><h3>UTEP Miners Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Miners improved to 4-2 on the season with an 88-72 win over Seattle on Saturday. UTEP, who were -3.5 favorites, covered the spread at home. The game’s total points of 160 exceeded the O/U line of 133.5.</p> 

<p>UTEP dominated early, leading 48-23 at halftime, but allowed 49 points in the 2nd half while scoring 40. Despite the defensive lapse, they secured the win.</p><p>UTEP's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 88 points while shooting 56.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.2%, thanks in part to their 62.5% shooting on two-pointers and 41.2% from beyond the arc. They also connected on 89.5% of their free throws, going 17-for-19 from the line.</p> <p>Ahamad Bynum led the way with 19 points in just 18 minutes, shooting 77.8% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Otis Frazier III and Paris Dawson each added 18 points, with Frazier contributing 5 assists and Dawson hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip.</p><p>UTEP's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Miners allowed their opponents to hit 62% of their two-point attempts, going 25/40 from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, UTEP's defense allowed 7 threes on 17 attempts, a 41% shooting mark. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 17 for 89%. UTEP gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Cardinals?</h3><h3>Louisville Cardinals Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Louisville dropped to 5-4 on the season after a 76-65 home loss to Duke on Sunday. The Cardinals entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 141, falling short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Louisville led 37-33 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 28 points while allowing 43.</p><p>Louisville's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37.3% from the field and finishing with 65 points. They hit 35.5% of their threes, going 11-for-31 from deep, and managed only 8 two-point field goals, shooting 40% inside the arc.</p> <p>Terrence Edwards Jr. led the way with 21 points, hitting 3 of 4 from three-point range. Cooper Flagg added 20 points and 12 rebounds, while Reyne Smith and Tyrese Proctor each chipped in 13 points.</p><p>Louisville's defense held their opponent to 76 points on 37% shooting from the field, including 40% from two-point range. Despite the solid defensive effort, they allowed 11 three-pointers on 31 attempts, a 35% shooting rate from beyond the arc.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the opponent went 16/21, shooting 76%. Louisville also gave up 8 offensive rebounds during the game.</p>

UTEP Miners vs Louisville Cardinals NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/11/24

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