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<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Jets versus the Maple Leafs? The puck drops at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Maple Leafs being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Jets.</p><h3>WINNIPEG JETS VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 2:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>Our prediction for this game is that the Maple Leafs will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline</li><li>The Maple Leafs should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Does Winnipeg Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>The Jets improved to 24-10-1 with a 7-4 win over the Lightning. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Winnipeg trailed 2-0 in the first period, but seven different players scored to help the Jets come back. They took the lead for good with a goal at 15:57 in the third period.</p><p>The Jets' offense fired 34 shots on goal and scored 7 times in their 7-4 win over the Lightning. Each of their 7 goals came from a different player, with Vladislav Namestnikov netting his 3rd of the season. Logan Stanley added his 1st goal of the year, while Alex Iafallo scored on a power play, his 1st of the season.</p> <p>After trailing 2-0, Winnipeg got on the board with Namestnikov's goal at 7:37 in the first period. They added two more in the second and four in the third, including two empty-netters from Nikolaj Ehlers, his 9th goal, and Cole Perfetti, who scored his 4th. The Jets recorded 10 assists, with Josh Morrissey picking up his 13th of the season.</p><p>Winnipeg's defense got off to a rough start, allowing the first two goals of the game and a tying goal in the 3rd period, but they settled in after that, leading to a 7-4 win. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with an 86.7% save percentage, and the Jets' defense contributed 5 takeaways and 31 hits.</p><h3>Can the Maple Leafs Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Maple Leafs fell to 21-11-2 after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. As the underdogs on the puck line, Toronto failed to cover, and the total of 3 goals was well under the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Toronto's only goal came at 19:08 in the first period, tying the game at 1. William Nylander scored his 9th goal of the season, a power-play goal. The Wild secured the win with a goal at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>William Nylander netted his 9th goal of the season, scoring on a power play at 19:08 in the first period. Auston Matthews, with his 6th assist, and Mitchell Marner, who now has 12 assists, contributed on Nylander's goal.</p> <p>The Maple Leafs recorded 28 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. Toronto had 10 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Toronto's defense gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the 1st period and the game-winner 2:14 into overtime. Despite those setbacks, Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, and the defense recorded 30 hits and 2 takeaways.</p>

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Bulls (+102) will host the Bucks (-122) in a Central Division matchup. Milwaukee is currently 5th in the Eastern Conference with a 15-12 record, while Chicago is 9th in the East at 13-16.</p>

<p>Oddsmakers have the Bucks favored by 1.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 233.5. You can watch the game on CHSN.</p><h3>MILWAUKEE BUCKS VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 142-140 in favor of the Bucks.</li><li>Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Milwaukee Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Milwaukee improved to 15-12 on the season with a 112-101 win over the Wizards on Saturday. Playing at home, the Bucks were favored by 8.5 points and covered the spread. The game’s total of 213 points fell short of the 218.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A pivotal 14-0 run by Milwaukee turned the game in their favor, stretching the score from 48-44 to 62-44. They held the Wizards to just 14 points in the 2nd quarter, and although Washington outscored them 29-26 in the 4th, the Bucks’ lead was too much to overcome.</p><p>Bobby Portis led the Bucks to a win over the Wizards, scoring 34 points and hitting 6 threes at a 66.7% rate. He also added 10 rebounds and 8 assists. Khris Middleton contributed 18 points, making 4 threes at 66.7% efficiency.</p> <p>The Bucks made 20 threes as a team, shooting 41.7% from deep, though their overall FG% was 44.9%. Portis scored 13 points in the 1st quarter and added 10 more in the 2nd.</p><p>Despite a rough start, the Bucks' defense tightened up after the 1st quarter, where they allowed 36 points. They bounced back in the 2nd, giving up just 14 points, and continued their strong play in the 3rd, allowing 22 points. Milwaukee gave up 29 points in the 4th but still held the Wizards to 101 points overall.</p> <p>The Bucks held Washington to 44% shooting but struggled to defend the three, where the Wizards hit 18 threes at a 42% clip. Milwaukee sent Washington to the line 16 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Bucks also recorded 12 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Do the Bulls Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Chicago dropped to 13-16 on the season after a 123-98 home loss to Boston on Saturday. The Bulls entered the game as +12 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 221, falling short of the 239.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Boston took control with a 10-0 run, extending the score from 51-47 to 57-51. The Celtics outscored the Bulls 33-26 in the 2nd quarter, 32-23 in the 3rd, and 30-21 in the 4th.</p><p>The Bulls struggled offensively in their loss to the Celtics, shooting just 37.8% from the field. Their three-point shooting was below average at 34.1%, though they did hit 14 threes in the game.</p> <p>Nikola Vucevic led the Bulls with 19 points and 10 rebounds, scoring 7 points in the 4th quarter. Zach LaVine, Patrick Williams, and Coby White each added 14 points, with LaVine hitting 4 threes at an 80% clip.</p><p>Defensively, the Bulls struggled against the Celtics, giving up 123 points while allowing Boston to shoot 48% from the field. Chicago allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter, followed by 33 in the 2nd, 32 in the 3rd, and 30 in the 4th.</p> <p>Chicago did manage to limit Boston's three-point shooting, holding them to 33% from beyond the arc with 15 made threes. The Bulls also sent the Celtics to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 12 attempts. Defensively, Chicago recorded 8 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>The Nuggets (-211) are a 5.5-point favorite against the Suns (+176) in a Western Conference matchup. Denver (15-11) is 5th in the West, while Phoenix (14-13) is 11th.</p>

<p>The over/under line for the game is 233 points. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00 ET at Ball Arena in Denver. ALT will broadcast the game.</p><h3>PHOENIX SUNS VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Denver Nuggets -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 10:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DENVER NUGGETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 124-110 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 49.0% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can The Suns Secure a Win at Denver?</h3><p>The Suns dropped to 14-13 after a 133-125 home loss to the Pistons on Saturday. Phoenix, favored by 5.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 258.5 went well over the 224.5-point line.</p> <p>Detroit’s 10-0 run early on set the tone, but Phoenix fought back, outscoring the Pistons 33-23 in the 2nd quarter. However, the Pistons edged out the Suns 39-35 in the 3rd, and despite Phoenix’s 31-30 advantage in the 4th, they couldn’t close the gap after entering the final quarter down 103-94.</p><p>Kevin Durant poured in 43 points, including 13 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, in the Suns' 125-point effort against the Pistons. Bradley Beal added 26 points, with 12 coming in the 2nd quarter, while Tyus Jones contributed 19 points, hitting 3 threes at 100% efficiency.</p> <p>Phoenix shot 57.7% from the field and 48.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 14 threes. Durant hit 4 threes, shooting 44.4% from deep, and added 6 assists and 5 rebounds.</p><p>Defensively, the Suns struggled against the Pistons, giving up 133 points on 55% shooting. Phoenix allowed 41 points in the 1st quarter and 39 in the 3rd, with Detroit scoring 30 in the 4th to seal the win.</p> <p>The Suns also had trouble defending the three, as the Pistons hit 19 threes at a 48% clip. Phoenix sent Detroit to the line 22 times, where they made 16 free throws. The Suns finished with 9 steals and 1 block.</p><h3>Will the Nuggets Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Denver improved to 15-11 on the season with a 132-129 win over the Pelicans on Sunday. Despite being -8.5 point favorites, the Nuggets didn’t cover the spread, winning by just three points. The game’s total score of 261 points exceeded the O/U line of 231.5 by 29.5 points.</p> <p>Denver mounted a comeback after trailing 93-81 entering the 4th quarter. They outscored the Pelicans 38-26 in the final period to secure the win.</p><p>Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray each scored 27 points in the Nuggets' 132-129 win over the Pelicans, with Jokic adding 13 rebounds and 10 assists. Russell Westbrook contributed 21 points, shooting 64.3% from the field.</p> <p>Denver hit just 10 three-pointers, shooting 30.3% from deep, but finished with an overall field goal percentage of 50.5%. Jokic made 2 threes, hitting 66.7% from beyond the arc, while Murray also connected on 2 threes, shooting 22.2%.</p><p>Despite a shaky 2nd quarter where the Nuggets gave up 38 points, they tightened up defensively in the 3rd and 4th quarters, allowing just 26 points in each to help secure the win. Denver held the Pelicans to 46% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Nuggets did a solid job defending the three, as New Orleans shot just 30% from deep, making 12 threes. Denver also sent the Pelicans to the line 23 times, where they hit 17 free throws. The Nuggets finished with 10 steals and 8 blocks.</p>

Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

<p>Betting on today's Rangers and Devils game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Devils hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. This Metropolitan division matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Devils are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Rangers.</p><h3>NEW YORK RANGERS VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prudential Center at 1:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Devils picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Devils on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Rangers (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can New York Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><p>The Rangers evened their record at 16-16-1 with a 5-2 victory over the Islanders. As -1.5 goal favorites, they covered the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Rangers, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with a short-handed goal at 16:16 in the first period.</p><p>Artemi Panarin scored twice, with his 9th goal coming on an empty net and his 8th on a power play. Chris Kreider netted his 8th goal as well, while Vincent Trocheck added his 4th. Adam Edstrom scored for the first time this season.</p> <p>Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. The Rangers took 40 shots on goal, scoring once on a power play and once while shorthanded.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers will look to carry over their third-period performance from their previous game against the Islanders, where they didn't allow a goal in the final frame. Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, and the Rangers’ defense added 10 takeaways and 19 hits. The only goal they allowed in the third came with just 8 seconds left in the second period.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored New Jersey?</h3><p>The Devils fell to 22-11-3 after a 3-0 road loss to the Flames. New Jersey entered the game as the puck line favorites, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.</p> <p>The game was scoreless until the third period, when the Flames broke through at 5:34. New Jersey’s offense couldn’t find the net, managing just 22 shots and committing 19 giveaways.</p><p>New Jersey's offense was shut out in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, despite putting 22 shots on goal. The Devils had 19 giveaways and were unable to score in any period.</p> <p>New Jersey didn't score on the power play, nor did they manage any shorthanded or empty net goals. The team was held without a goal for the entire game.</p><p>Defensively, the Devils held firm through two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. New Jersey's defense also recorded 5 takeaways, 22 hits, and 15 blocks.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Cavaliers and Wolfpack game? Catch the action at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC, as the Wolfpack hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ACCN. The over/under for this game is set at 127.5 points, and the Wolfpack are the home favorites against the Cavaliers in a Atlantic Coast conference matchup.</p><h3>VIRGINIA CAVALIERS VS NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina State Wolfpack -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at PNC Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 6th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Wolfpack.</li><li>Not only will North Carolina State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 127.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Virginia Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Virginia comes into this game as the underdog, and they have a record of 11-3 overall. So far, they are 0-3 on the road, and their average margin of defeat on the road is -23.0 points per game. In their last game, they beat Louisville by a score of 77-53.</p>

<p>Over their last ten road games, the Cavaliers are just 4-6, and they have lost their last three games away from home. For the season, they have been favored in 12 of their 14 games. Today, they are getting 1.5 points.</p><p>Virginia has gone 8-6 against the spread this season, but they have struggled on the road, going 0-3 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 road games, the Cavaliers are just 1-8-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Virginia's over/under record for the season is 6-8, and today's line of 127.5 is similar to the average over/under line in their games (126.8). On the year, their games have averaged 122.5 points. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 127 points.</p><p>The Virginia offense is coming off a game in which they scored 77 points vs. Louisville. Overall their field goal percentage was 51.7% while connecting on 10 threes. Leading Virginia in scoring vs. Louisville was Isaac McKneely with his 18 points. Ryan Dunn also added 15 points for the Cavaliers.</p><p>At this time, the Cavaliers' defense is positioned 2nd in the country, permitting 55.9 points per game. So far, the Virginia defense is giving up an average of 8.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 8 times per game (345th).</p><h3>Do the Wolfpack Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>North Carolina State comes into this game as the favorite, with a record of 10-3 and a 7-0 mark at home. In their last game, the Wolfpack defeated Notre Dame by a score of 54-52.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games at home, North Carolina State is 9-1, and they have won three in a row overall. So far this season, the Wolfpack have been favored in nine of their 13 games, and they are a perfect 9-0 in those matchups.</p><p>North Carolina State has an ATS record of 6-7 this season, including a 4-3 mark at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Wolfpack have gone 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>North Carolina State's over/under record for the season is 7-5-1, and today's over/under line of 127.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (147.1). So far, 13 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. Over their last three games, their over/under record is 2-1.</p><p>Against Notre Dame, the North Carolina State had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 77.8 points per game. They scored 54 points and posted a field goal percentage of 28.8% in the game. DJ Horne is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 14.5 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, D.J. Burns brings a PPG average of 13.2 into the game.</p><p>At this time, the Wolfpack's defense is positioned 102nd in the country, permitting 68.8 points per game. Against Notre Dame in their most recent game, the North Carolina State defense gave up a total of 52 points while allowing Notre Dame to hit 40% of their shots.</p>

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