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<p>At 8:00 ET, the 12th ranked Brooklyn Nets (11-18) will travel to Milwaukee to take on the 5th ranked Bucks (16-12). The Bucks are favored by 10.5 points and have won two straight games, while the Nets have lost two in a row.</p>

<p>This Eastern Conference matchup will be played at Fiserv Forum and can be seen on YES.</p><h3>BROOKLYN NETS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-73 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 48.6% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Brooklyn Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>The Nets fell to 11-18 on the season after a 110-95 road loss to the Heat on Monday. Brooklyn entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 15. The total points for the game were 205, falling short of the 210.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Brooklyn started poorly, allowing 39 points in the 1st quarter, but bounced back by winning the 2nd quarter 29-19. They trailed 83-78 going into the 4th but were outscored 27-17 in the final period.</p><p>In their 110-95 loss to the Heat, the Nets shot just 39.3% from the field, with their three-point shooting at 38.2%, hitting 13 threes. Noah Clowney and Cameron Johnson each scored 19 points, with Clowney hitting 4 threes and Johnson adding 3.</p> <p>Keon Johnson contributed 15 points, and Tyrese Martin added 14, scoring 8 of those in the 3rd quarter. Clowney and Johnson both had strong 2nd quarters, with Clowney scoring 8 points and Johnson adding 7.</p><p>The Nets gave up 39 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 19. They allowed 25 points in the 3rd and 27 in the 4th, giving up 110 points in the loss.</p> <p>Brooklyn allowed Miami to shoot 49% from the field, including 41% from three, with the Heat hitting 17 threes. The Nets sent Miami to the line 24 times, where they made 21 free throws. Defensively, the Nets recorded 9 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Bucks Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Bucks improved to 16-12 on the season with a 112-91 road win over the Bulls on Monday. Milwaukee, who entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread with a dominant +21 point margin.</p> <p>A 12-0 run early on helped the Bucks jump out to a 33-17 lead after the 1st quarter. Chicago edged Milwaukee 28-26 in the 2nd quarter, but the Bucks responded by outscoring the Bulls 33-27 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th with a 92-72 lead, Milwaukee held the Bulls to 19 points in the final quarter, while scoring 20. The game’s total of 203 points fell well short of the 225.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their win over the Bulls, the Bucks connected on 18 threes, shooting 41.9% from deep. Their overall field goal percentage was 46%.</p> <p>Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez each scored 21 points, with Middleton adding 10 in the 2nd quarter. Bobby Portis contributed 19 points and 13 rebounds, scoring 9 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Bucks put on a defensive clinic against the Bulls on Monday, holding them to just 91 points. Milwaukee started strong, allowing only 17 points in the 1st quarter and capped the game with a 19-point 4th quarter. Overall, the Bucks limited the Bulls to 40% shooting from the field.</p> <p>Milwaukee was particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where Chicago shot just 20%, making only 10 threes. The Bucks also sent the Bulls to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 9. Milwaukee finished the game with 42 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 1 block.</p>

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<p>ESNU has the television coverage for this Bulls vs. 49ers matchup. Kickoff takes place at 7:30 on Saturday, November 25th. This week 13 CFB showdown is being played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa FL. South Florida comes into this American Athletic matchup, as the -5.5 point home favorite. Keep reading to get my analysis on how this game plays out.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE 49ERS VS SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte 49ers +5.5</p><p>This game will be played at Raymond James Stadium at 7:30 ET on Saturday, November 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE 49ERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 31-26 in favor of South Florida.</li><li>Even though we have South Florida winning straight-up, we like Charlotte at +5.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 56.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 57 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the 49ers Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>So far, the Charlotte 49ers are 3-8, including going 1-3 on the road and 0-4 at home.</p><p>Against the spread, Charlotte has gone 4-4 so far this season. This has come on an average scoring differential of -9 and being the underdog in all of their games.</p><p>This season, Charlotte holds an over/under record of 3-5. On average, their games have produced a combined total of 44.6 points, with the typical over/under line set at 48 points.</p><p>On the offensive side, Charlotte has averaged 17.8 points per game this season. This figure has them 99th in the NCAA. Their passing game, averaging 168 passing yards, is ranked 115th nationally. In terms of rushing, they're 83rd in rushing yards with an average of 419 rushing attempts per contest this season.</p><p>Charlotte's defense sits at 108th for points allowed, allowing 26.8 points per game. So far, teams have been averaging 201.1 passing yards per game against them (53rd nationally). On the ground, they're yielding 161.8 rushing yards, ranking them 102nd in college football.</p><h3>Does South Florida Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>The South Florida Bulls take on the Charlotte with a 5-6 record, including 2-4 on the road and 2-2 at home.</p><p>So far, South Florida has been favored three times and the underdog in seven games. This has led to an ATS record of 5-5 and an average scoring differential of -7.5.</p><p>Over 11 games, the average over/under line for South Florida's games has been 63.5 points. The total score in these matchups has averaged 66.1 points, resulting in an OU record of 6-4.</p><p>South Florida's rushing attack is ranked 5th in college football with 496 rushing attempts per game. This has translated into an average of 184.9 rushing yards per game, placing them 28th nationally. On average, they are attempting 35 passes per game leading to 266.6 passing yards per contest. In terms of scoring, they hold the 47th position, averaging 29.3 points per game.</p><p>In terms of passing yards allowed per game, South Florida's defense is ranked 23rd. Opponents, on average, attempt 37.6 passes against the Bulls. They are allowing 36.8 PPG, which places them 154th in college football. Their rush defense ranks 95th in the NCAA.</p>

Charlotte 49ers vs South Florida Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/23

<p>The Hornets (-172) will be looking to snap a five-game losing streak when they take on the Wizards (+146) in a Southeast Division matchup. The over/under line for the game is 227.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Capital One Arena in Washington and is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 ET. The Hornets are currently 13th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 7-22, while the Wizards are 15th in the East and have dropped two straight.</p><h3>CHARLOTTE HORNETS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charlotte Hornets -4</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-126 in favor of the Hornets.</li><li>Our projections have LaMelo Ball finishing with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hornets finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Hornets Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>The Hornets fell to 7-22 on the season after a 114-101 home loss to the Rockets on Monday. Charlotte, who entered the game as +6 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game came in at 215, falling short of the 221-point over/under line.</p> <p>Houston took control early, going on a 14-0 run to extend their lead from 14-10 to 28-14. The Rockets dominated the 1st and 2nd quarters, outscoring the Hornets 62-31. Charlotte showed some fight in the 2nd half, winning the 3rd and 4th quarters 70-52, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.</p><p>The Hornets struggled offensively in their 114-101 loss to the Rockets, shooting just 41.6% from the field and hitting only 10 threes at a 27.8% clip. Miles Bridges led the way with 24 points and 8 rebounds, while LaMelo Ball added 23 points and connected on 5 threes at 45.5% efficiency.</p> <p>Bridges scored 15 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Ball added 13 in the 3rd. Moussa Diabaté was perfect from the field, finishing with 14 points, including 6 in the final period.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 22 points, the Hornets couldn’t overcome their earlier struggles, giving up 31 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, and 30 in the 3rd, leading to a 114-101 loss to the Rockets. Charlotte held Houston to 43% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Hornets did a solid job defending the perimeter, as the Rockets hit 13 threes on 31% shooting. Houston also went 15/19 from the free-throw line. Charlotte finished with 8 steals and 6 blocks but allowed 21 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Wizards Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>The Wizards fell to 4-23 on the season after a 123-105 loss to the Thunder on Monday. Washington entered the game as +18 point underdogs, and the final score resulted in a push. The total points for the game were 228, just over the pre-game line of 226.5.</p> <p>Washington started strong, leading 32-29 after the 1st quarter. However, a 15-0 run by the Thunder in the 2nd quarter shifted momentum. The Wizards kept it close, entering the 4th quarter down 91-87, but were outscored 32-18 in the final period.</p><p>In their 123-105 loss to the Thunder, the Wizards shot just 39.6% from the field, but connected on 16 threes at a 37.2% rate. Jordan Poole led the way with 31 points, hitting 5 threes at 41.7% efficiency.</p> <p>Bub Carrington added 14 points, knocking down 4 threes at 50% from deep. Poole scored 16 of his points in the 2nd quarter, while Jonas Valančiūnas added 8 of his 12 points in the opening period.</p><p>Defensively, the Wizards struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 38 points, which contributed to their 123-105 loss to the Thunder. Despite the loss, they did manage to hold Oklahoma City to just 10 made threes on 26% shooting from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Washington sent the Thunder to the line 22 times, where they hit 19 free throws. The Wizards finished with 38 defensive rebounds but allowed 19 offensive boards. They also recorded 7 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p>

Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>At 7:30 ET, the 9th ranked Chicago Bulls (13-17) will travel to Atlanta to take on the 7th ranked Hawks (15-15). The Hawks are favored by 6.5 points and the over/under line is set at 243.</p>

<p>CHSN will broadcast the game from State Farm Arena.</p><h3>CHICAGO BULLS VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Bulls +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, December 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHICAGO BULLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 139-122 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Our projections have Zach LaVine finishing with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Bulls finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.0% and knocking down 19 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are the Bulls Ready for a Win at Atlanta?</h3><p>Chicago’s season record dropped to 13-17 after a 112-91 loss to the Bucks on Monday. The Bulls, who were -2.5 point favorites at home, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 203 points fell well short of the 225.5-point O/U line.</p> <p>Milwaukee took control early with a 12-0 run, stretching the score from 11-10 to 23-10. Chicago’s best quarter was the 2nd, where they edged the Bucks 28-26, but they couldn’t close the gap after trailing 92-72 going into the 4th.</p><p>In their 112-91 loss to the Bucks, the Bulls struggled offensively, shooting just 40% from the field and hitting only 10 threes at a 20.8% clip. Nikola Vucevic led the way with 17 points and 12 rebounds, scoring 8 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters.</p> <p>Zach LaVine and Jalen Smith each added 14 points, with LaVine scoring 9 in the 3rd quarter. Smith contributed 10 of his points in the 2nd period, while Patrick Williams finished with 13 points, scoring 5 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Bulls struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, giving up 33 points in each, as they allowed the Bucks to score 112 points in the game. Chicago did manage to tighten things up in the 4th quarter, holding Milwaukee to 20 points.</p> <p>The Bulls had trouble defending the three, with the Bucks hitting 18 threes at a 41% clip. Chicago sent Milwaukee to the line 17 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Bulls finished with 37 defensive rebounds, giving up 7 offensive boards, while adding 9 steals.</p><h3>Can the Hawks Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>With a 117-104 win over the Timberwolves on Monday, the Hawks evened their season record at 15-15. Atlanta, +3 point underdogs heading into the game, covered the spread with a +13 point victory. The total score of 221 points came in just under the O/U line of 223.5.</p> <p>Atlanta started strong, going on a 12-0 run early and leading 35-19 after the 1st quarter. However, the Timberwolves responded by outscoring the Hawks 36-17 in the 2nd quarter. After an even 3rd quarter (30-30), Atlanta clamped down in the 4th, holding the Timberwolves to 19 points while scoring 35 of their own to seal the win.</p><p>In their win over the Timberwolves, the Hawks shot 53.4% from the field and hit 18 threes at a 50% clip. Trae Young led the way with 29 points and 7 assists, while Garrison Mathews added 25 points, knocking down 7 threes at 87.5% shooting.</p> <p>Young scored 12 of his points in the 1st quarter and added 9 more in the 4th. Mathews also came up big in the final period, scoring 10 points, while De'Andre Hunter added 9 of his 19 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>The Hawks' defense came up big in the 1st and 4th quarters, allowing just 19 points in each, to help secure a 117-104 win over the Timberwolves. Despite a rough 2nd quarter, where they gave up 36 points, Atlanta held Minnesota to 42% shooting overall.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Hawks limited the Timberwolves to 14 made threes on 32% shooting. They also sent Minnesota to the line just 13 times, where they made 12. Defensively, Atlanta recorded 15 steals and 6 blocks.</p>

Chicago Bulls vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/26/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Tribe and Aggies face off at 2:00 ET on FloH. The Aggies are hosting the game at Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC. William & Mary is favored by -4.5 in this Coastal Athletic Association conference contest against North Carolina A&T. The game's over/under currently sits at 138 points.</p><h3>WILLIAM & MARY TRIBE VS NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Carolina A&T Aggies +4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Entertainment and Sports Arena at 2:00 ET on Friday, March 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH CAROLINA A&T AGGIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-70 in favor of the Aggies.</li><li>Not only will North Carolina A&T pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Does William & Mary Have A Chance at Entertainment and Sports Arena?</h3><p>William & Mary heads into their matchup with North Carolina A&T as 4.5-point favorites, and they have gone 5-2 as the favorite this season. So far, the Tribe are 9-22 overall and 4-14 in Coastal Athletic Association action.</p>

<p>On the road this season, William & Mary has gone just 2-13, and they have lost their last five games away from home. Their average scoring margin on the road is -8.9 points per game.</p><p>William & Mary has an ATS record of 13-16 this season, including a mark of 5-2 vs. the spread when favored. On the road, the Tribe have gone 7-8 ATS and are 6-4 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread. Over their last three road contests, William & Mary is 1-2 ATS.</p><p>William & Mary's over/under record this season is 14-15, and today's line of 138 is lower than the average OU line in their games (142.9). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 146 points, and their over/under record in their last 10 games is 4-6.</p><p>Coming off a good offensive performance, William & Mary's offense scored 85 points against Hampton. Their field goal percentage for the game was 45.3%, and they went 12/18 from the free-throw line. Gabe Dorsey is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 13.8. Meanwhile, Trey Moss also brings a PPG average of 13.5 into the game.</p><p>On defense, William & Mary is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 72.6 points per game. In their most recent game, the William & Mary defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Hampton knocked down 15 three-pointers on their way to 73 points.</p><h3>Will the Aggies Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>North Carolina A&T has struggled mightily this season, as they enter tonight's game against William & Mary with a 7-24 overall record. They have lost nine straight games and are just 5-13 in Coastal Athletic Association play.</p>

<p>At home, the Aggies are just 4-9 this season, and they have lost four straight games at home. On the year, they have been outscored by an average of 8.1 points per game at home.</p><p>North Carolina A&T has an ATS record of 14-15 this season and is 5-8 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Aggies have gone 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>North Carolina A&T's over/under record this season is 13-16 and today's line of 138 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (144.7). 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 and the average scoring total in those games is 139 points.</p><p>In their most recent game, the North Carolina A&T offense put up just 62 points vs. the Campbell Fighting Camels. Overall, they are now averaging 65.7 points per game which is 425th in the country. Offensively, the Aggies hold a season-long field goal percentage of 38%, placing them 399th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 396th in terms of percentage and 310th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Currently, the Aggies' defense holds the 309th rank in the nation, allowing 77.9 points per game. So far, the North Carolina A&T defense is giving up an average of 10.1 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 8.5 times per game (358th).</p>

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