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Well, we know that the Denver Nuggets have come back from a couple of 3-1 deficits in a row to advance to the Western Conference finals. But they haven't come back from 3-0, at least not anytime in recent history. If they don't win on Tuesday night, however, that is exactly what they'll have to do against the Los Angeles Lakers. Game 3 of the series takes place at the bubble at 9 PM ET on TNT. And remember that if you're a <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betanysports"><strong>BetAnySports</strong> </a>customer, you can get reduced juice on this one, in addition to real-time wagering through Sports Betting Prime.

So what is behind the Lakers' lead thus far?

In terms of the battle of the boards, that is something the Lakers are winning, to the extent that they have an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.7%. And that can't even be attributed to the presence of Dwight Howard on the second unit. He's had just one offensive board thus far.

Not one player has necessarily owned the boards for the Lakers, but there is no question as to who is making an impact in the paint. Yes, Anthony Davis has taken seven three-point attempts, including the one that clinched Game 2 in the final seconds. But he has also demonstrated the ability to get to the line, making 19 of his 22 free throws. We had talked about this at the outset of the series; the Lakers could match Denver to more than a reasonable degree with size. And that can mitigate the effect of the Nuggets playing "big ball."

But it's interesting - both teams have been shooting pretty well. Los Angeles' top three scorers - Davis, LeBron James and Kentaviuous Caldwell-Pope - are all hitting better than 50% from the field, and what the Lakers have gotten from the outside has been more than serviceable.

Denver is doing a little damage at the line as well. Nikola Jokic is going to get his chances in the lane. And he may wind up shooting more threes. But Jamal Murray is attacking the basket, and that is encouraging for Michael Malone's squad.

In the NBA playoff odds posted on this game by the people at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/s/bas"><strong>BetAnySports</strong></a>, the Lakers are once again favored:

<strong>Los Angeles Lakers -6.5</strong>
<strong>Denver Nuggets +6.5</strong>

<strong>Over 214 points -110</strong>
<strong>Under 214 points -110</strong>

If you are looking for upside on the part of the Lakers; well, Kyle Kuzma and Denny Green have not heated up yet from the outside. And that is something for the Nuggets to worry about.

But no one wants to sell Denver short. When a team has come back from being down 3-1 twice in a row, they can't been discounted. Now, maybe you're saying to yourself that all of that struggle took enough out of the team that it has carried over to this series, but remember that they did come back from a ten-point halftime deficit to put themselves at the doorstep of victory, only to be turned back by a triple from a guy who isn't usually counted on to make triples.

We have to wonder whether the Nuggets need a real outburst form Murray, like he showed against Utah. What was that, 142 points over a three-game stretch? Maybe not that epic, but something heroic nonetheless. This team certainly can't afford to not have him on the floor; they were outscored by 18 points when he was not in the game, and that came in less than four minutes. Ouch.

No, the second unit doesn't appear to be Denver's friend here.

This has to be the "all-in" game for them, so I am not sure they are going to fiddle around getting cute with defensive lineups that are designed to thwart LeBron, for example. I can see them sacrificing defense for some offense, and as it is, that defense hasn't prevented the Lakers from shooting almost 49%, which is better than their league-leading percentage. I'd have to really lean heavily to the OVER on this one.

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Knights versus the Hurricanes? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACC. The game will be played at Watsco Center in Coral Gables, FL. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 154 points, and Miami is favored by -24 at home against Fairleigh Dickinson.</p><h3>FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON KNIGHTS VS MIAMI HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fairleigh Dickinson Knights +24</p><p>This game will be played at Watsco Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Hurricanes.</li><li>Even though we have Miami winning straight-up, we like Fairleigh Dickinson at +24.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for Fairleigh Dickinson?</h3><h3>Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Records</h3> 

<p>Fairleigh Dickinson finished last season with a 13-17 overall record, going 9-8 in Northeast Conference play. At home, they were 5-7, with an average scoring margin of -3.5 points per game. On the road, they posted an 8-10 record, with a -6.2 points per game margin.</p> 

<p>Against the spread, the Knights went 12-17, including a 9-9 mark on the road. As the favorite, they were 8-3 straight-up and 5-5 ATS. They were 5-14 straight-up as the underdog. Their over/under record was 16-14, with their games averaging 151.7 points per game.</p><h3>Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Offense Stats</h3>

<p>Fairleigh Dickinson averaged 75.9 points per game last season, ranking 20th in possessions per game with 70. They shot 41% from the field, placing 350th in field goal percentage, and had an effective field goal percentage of 48%, ranking 328th. The Knights made 8.4 three-pointers per game, ranking 87th, and attempted 25.3 per game, ranking 46th, with a 33% success rate from beyond the arc.</p>

<p>They ranked 329th in two-point percentage, making 47% of their attempts, and averaged 14.9 made free throws per game, placing 112th.</p>

<h3>Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Top Returning Offensive Players</h3>

<strong>Jo'el Emanuel: F</strong>

<ul>
  <li>Games: 32 (Last Year)</li>
  <li>PPG: 10.6 (Last Year)</li>
  <li>Assists: 1.8 (Last Year)</li>
  <li>Rebounds: 5.2 (Last Year)</li>
</ul>

<strong>Terrence Brown: G</strong>

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  <li>Games: 32 (Last Year)</li>
  <li>PPG: 7.8 (Last Year)</li>
  <li>Assists: 2.2 (Last Year)</li>
  <li>Rebounds: 2.9 (Last Year)</li>
</ul><p>Fairleigh Dickinson struggled defensively last season, allowing 77.6 points per game, which ranked 303rd in the nation. Opponents shot 33.5% from three-point range against them, placing the Knights 297th in that category. They also gave up 18.4 free throws per game, ranking 173rd nationally.</p> <p>One bright spot for Fairleigh Dickinson was their ability to create turnovers, as they averaged 8.2 steals per game, ranking 44th in the country. However, they were less effective in blocking shots, averaging just 2.5 per game, which ranked 314th nationally.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Miami?</h3><h3>Miami Hurricanes Records</h3> 

<p>Miami finished last season with a 15-17 overall record, going 6-15 in ACC play. At home, they were 13-6, but on the road, they struggled, posting a 2-11 record.</p> 

<p>Against the spread, the Hurricanes were 13-17, with a 9-9 mark as the favorite. Their games averaged 149.4 points, and their over/under record was 14-18, with an average line of 152.7 points.</p><p>Miami averaged 75.8 points per game last season, ranking 75th in possessions per game with 68.5. They shot 45% from the field, placing 161st, and had an effective field goal percentage of 52%, ranking 119th. The Hurricanes made 8.9 three-pointers per game, ranking 45th, and attempted 24.8 per game, ranking 62nd, with a 36% success rate, good for 78th. They struggled at the free-throw line, making just 11.2 per game, ranking 326th.</p> <p>Jalen Blackmon, who averaged 21.5 points per game last season, returns for Miami. He also contributed 1.8 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game. Brandon Johnson, who averaged 14 points and 8.6 rebounds per game, is also back for the Hurricanes.</p><p>Miami struggled defensively last season, allowing 73.6 points per game, which ranked 219th in the nation. Opponents shot 33.7% from beyond the arc against them, placing Miami 312th in three-point defense. However, they were disciplined, allowing just 13.9 free throws per game, ranking 27th nationally.</p> <p>In terms of creating turnovers, Miami averaged 7.2 steals per game, ranking 107th in the country. They also averaged 3.1 blocked shots per game, placing them 219th nationally in that category.</p>

Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs Miami Hurricanes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24

<p>Betting on today's Hokies and Hurricanes game? Catch the action at Watsco Center in Coral Gables, FL, as the Hurricanes hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN. This Atlantic Coast conference matchup has an over/under of 152 points, and Miami (FL) is favored to win by -3 at home vs. Virginia Tech.</p><h3>VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES VS MIAMI (FL) HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami (FL) Hurricanes -3</p><p>This game will be played at Watsco Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, February 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI (FL) HURRICANES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Hurricanes.</li><li>Not only will Miami (FL) pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Hokies Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Virginia Tech heads into their matchup with Miami (FL) as a 3-point underdog. The Hokies have gone 3-5 as the underdog this season, and they are 13-8 overall.</p>

<p>On the road, Virginia Tech has struggled with a 1-5 record, and they have gone just 2-8 in their last 10 games away from home. Their average scoring margin on the road is -7.8 points per game.</p><p>Virginia Tech's ATS record this season is 9-10-2, and they are 1-5 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Hokies have gone just 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>Virginia Tech's over/under record for the season is 9-12, and today's line of 152 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (143.4). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 149 points compared to the season average of 143 points per game.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Virginia Tech offense tallied 67 points in a matchup against Duke. Their field goal percentage for the game was 44.8%, and they made 6 threes. The team's top scorer is Sean Pedulla, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 15.5, while Lynn Kidd also maintains a PPG average of 13.9 leading up to the game.</p><p>Currently, the Hokies' defense holds the 98th rank in the nation, allowing 68.6 points per game. Virginia Tech's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Duke offense to knock down 55% of their shots on their way to putting up 77 points.</p><h3>Is It the Hurricanes Game to Lose at Home?</h3><p>At home this season, Miami has been dominant, going 12-2 compared to just 2-5 on the road. Their average scoring margin at home is +16.2 points per game.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 home games, the Hurricanes are 8-2, and they have gone 3-2 in their last five.</p><p>On the season, Miami (FL) has an ATS record of 11-8-2, including an 8-5-1 mark at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Hurricanes are just 4-5-1 vs. the spread. In their last three home games, Miami (FL) has gone 0-2-1 ATS.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record in Miami (FL) games is 10-11. In their last three games, the average scoring total is just 138 points, which is lower than the average over/under line of 154 in their games this year. Over their last 10 games, the average scoring total is 150 points and their over/under record during that span is 3-7.</p><p>In their latest game, Miami (FL) offense put up 68 points against North Carolina State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 36.4% and made 7 threes. The top scorer for the Hurricanes was Nijel Pack with 23 points, while Norchad Omier also chipped in with 18 points.</p><p>At present, the Hurricanes' defense is nationally ranked 173rd, allowing 72.1 points per game. The Miami (FL) defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 74 points and allowed North Carolina State to connect on 9 threes.</p>

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