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Los Angeles Lakers at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Milwaukee Bucks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Lakers (8-12) and Milwaukee Bucks (15-5) meet Friday at Fiserv Forum. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN/ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Lakers vs. Bucks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Lakers covered the spread as 6-point home favorites in a 128-109 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers Wednesday. F LeBron James scored a game-high 31 points on 6 of 8 shooting from the 3-point line.

Los Angeles is 6-2 against the spread (ATS) in its last 8 games.

The Bucks pushed as 6-point favorites 109-103 at the New York Knicks Wednesday. F Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with a game-high 37 points and team-high 13 rebounds after fouling out with a minute left.

Milwaukee is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 head-to-head meetings vs. the Lakers.

All-Star F Khris Middleton (wrist) is expected to make his season debut Friday.

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Lakers at Bucks odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:08 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lakers +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Bucks -425 (bet $425 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Lakers +8.5 (-110) | Bucks -8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Lakers at Bucks key injuries

Lakers

F/C Anthony Davis (back) probable
F LeBron James (groin) probable
G Dennis Schröder (personal) out
G Lonnie Walker IV (foot) probable

Bucks

F/C Serge Ibaka (illness) out
F Khris Middleton (wrist) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Lakers at Bucks picks and predictions

Prediction

Bucks 118, Lakers 105

Moneyline

PASS.

I expect the Bucks (-425) to win, but there is no need to risk more than 4 times your potential profit on the ML when Milwaukee should take it by double digits. Bet the spread or the total instead.

Against the spread

BET BUCKS -8.5 (-110).

While I don’t think bringing Middleton back is a huge deal in this game particularly, it definitely won’t hurt the Bucks as the 3-time All-Star is easy to re-insert into the offense and won’t mess with Milwaukee’s chemistry. The Lakers are being slightly overvalued due to recent success and the Bucks are a team that Los Angeles has struggled against in past meetings. Lay the points.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 230.5 (-110).

The Under is 5-0 in the last 5 head-to-head meetings in Milwaukee and I expect this trend to continue Friday with such a high number. The Over is 4-0 in the Bucks’ last 4 home games, but all those totals closed below 225. Both teams should play a slower-paced, defensive-minded game as they look to get a statement win on national television.

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MAC Championship: Toledo vs. Ohio odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Toledo vs. Ohio odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Toledo Rockets (7-5, 5-3 MAC) meet the Ohio Bobcats (9-3, 7-1) Saturday at Ford Field for the MAC Championship. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Toledo vs. Ohio odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Rockets dropped their final 2 games of the regular season as they looked a little disinterested after clinching the West Division. Toledo lost 42-35 in a mid-week game against Bowling Green on Nov. 15, and it suffered an inexplicable 20-14 loss at Western Michigan in the finale on Nov. 25.

The Bobcats rolled up a 38-14 win against Bowling Green in the regular-season finale, emphatically claiming the East Division. Ohio has won 7 straight games while cashing against the spread in each of the previous 8 outings anad scored 32 or more points in each of the final 4 games, and 6 of the past 7.

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Toledo vs. Ohio odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 1:15 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Toledo -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Ohio +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
Against the spread: Toledo -3 (-107) | Ohio +3 (-113)
Over/Under (O/U): 54 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Toledo vs. Ohio picks and predictions

Prediction

Ohio 31, Toledo 27

Moneyline

OHIO (+130) enters with much better momentum, firing off 7 straight wins, while Toledo dropped its final 2 games of the regular season.

Perhaps the books are bearish on the Bobcats because 0-4 record all-time in the MAC Championship Game. Toledo won the title in 2017 in its most recent appearance and is 2-2 in its past 4 title game showings.

Against the spread

OHIO +3 (-113) is the play, as it has cashed an ATS ticket in 8 consecutive games overall while going 16-5 ATS in the past 21 inside the conference and 22-8 ATS in the past 30 games against teams with a winning record. The Bobcats are also 8-3 ATS in the past 11 neutral-site games.

The Rockets not only dropped the final two games outright, but they’re 0-5 ATS in the past 5 games overall, 0-5 ATS in the past 5 against winning teams and 0-5 ATS in the past 5 in a neutral site.

Over/Under

OVER 54 (-112) is the lean, and it might be the best play on the board.

While the Under has been the dominant trend for Toledo lately, the Over is 2-1-1 in the past 4 games for Ohio. The offense has rolled up 32 or more points in each of the past 4 games for the Bobcats and the defense has allowed 19.3 PPG during the span.

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Sun Belt Championship: Coastal Carolina at Troy odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Coastal Carolina at Troy odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (9-2, 6-2 Sun Belt) and Troy Trojans (10-2, 7-1) clash in the conference championship game Saturday. Kickoff at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy, Ala., is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Coastal Carolina vs. Troy odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

East Division champion Coastal Carolina heads into the Sun Belt title game after being routed by James Madison 47-7 last Saturday as a 15-point road underdog. The Chanticleers averaged 458.4 yards of offense per game in their 1st 7 games but only 322.8 in the last 4. Coastal was held to a season-low 183 total yards in the loss to JMU.

The Trojans have won 9 straight games and haven’t lost since Sept. 17. They tied with South Alabama atop the West Division but won the title by way of an 10-6 head-to-head triumph at the Jaguars Oct. 20. Last Saturday, Troy covered a 13.5-point spread in a 48-19 win at Arkansas State. Over their last 5 games, the Trojans are 4-1 ATS.

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Coastal Carolina at Troy odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 1:13 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Coastal Carolina +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Troy -310 (bet $310 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Coastal Carolina +8.5 (-111) | Troy -8.5 (-109)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -111 | U: -109)

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Coastal Carolina at Troy picks and predictions

Prediction

Troy 28, Coastal Carolina 21

Moneyline

Three-time Sun Belt Player of the Year Grayson McCall, the Coastal Carolina quarterback, has missed the last 2 games with a foot injury, and his status for the title bout is unclear. It seems unlikely McCall plays — He’s listed out indefinitely by Covers.com. Coach Jamey Chadwell left the door to a return open just wide enough to … well, to make the Chanticleers worth a look at +250.

McCall has completed 68.9% of his passes this season, throwing for 2,314 yards and 21 TDs against just 1 interception. In 33 career games, he has thrown for 7,700 yards and 75 TDs against just 7 picks.

Consider a partial-unit play on COASTAL CAROLINA (+250).

Against the spread

CCU has managed close wins over Troy each of the last 3 seasons — by 7 points, 4 points and 1 point. The Chanticleers defense is not as good as Troy’s, but is capable in creating havoc. Plus, Coastal is the better team at both ends in red-zone performance.

This line opened in the 6.5 range across much of the market. It has hopped over the key number of 7 and gone another couple full clicks and is now worth some Coastal action, even if McCall does not play.

BACK THE CHANTICLEERS +8.5 (-111).

Over/Under

A solid number with no arguments to be made for leverage on either side. PASS.

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SEC Championship: LSU vs. Georgia odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s LSU at Georgia SEC Championship odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 6 LSU Tigers (9-3, 6-2 SEC) and No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs (12-0, 8-0) clash in Saturday’s SEC Championship Game. Kickoff at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (CBS).Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the LSU vs. Georgia odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Rankings courtesy of the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

LSU stumbled in its regular-season finale, getting upset as a 10-point favorite 38-23 at Texas A&M last Saturday. The Tigers, ranked 14th in the College Football Playoff rankings, coughed up 274 rushing yards, and the Aggies went 10-of-15 on 3rd down. The loss snapped a 5-game win strike for the Bayou Bengals.

Georgia closed out it regular season with a 37-14 win over Georgia Tech last Saturday. The Bulldogs (-36.5) were against-the-spread (ATS) losers for a 2nd week in a row, but CFP No. 1 Georgia cruised in the win while keeping snap counts for key players relatively low in preparation for the program’s 5th appearance in the last 6 SEC title games.

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LSU vs. Georgia odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 12:52 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: LSU +600 (bet $100 to win $600) | Georgia -900 (bet $900 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): LSU +17.5 (-111) | Georgia -17.5 (-109)
Over/Under (O/U): 52 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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LSU vs. Georgia picks and predictions

Prediction

Georgia 31, LSU 17

Moneyline

Nothing of value to pursue here. STEER CLEAR.

Against the spread

Georgia takes the most talent to the field in this game. The expected game flow and styles of play peg a game decided by 3 scores. But UGA also booted a league-high 21 field goals during the regular season, and it has the lock-down defense (270.7 yards per game allowed, 4th FBS) to easily make the case to taking the 3s as they come. And so, parsing what the likely 3-score lead looks like — or, if turnovers come into play, what a comfortable 2-score win looks like — becomes too tough a call.

PASS.

Over/Under

The Under is 10-3-2 in the Bulldogs’ last 15 neutral-site games.

This total opened a field goal or more lower and has been steamed upward. And now to the point where some counterweight action has value.

The offensive numbers and looser game performances posted by both teams have tended to be in talent-gap games. Against better conference foes, the combined Under for these 2 teams has slightly performed the Over. The margins in those O/U results has significantly tilted toward the Under (easier wins on Unders).

The Bulldogs and Tigers own the top 2 SEC figures in red-zone defense. Georgia has allowed TDs on just 32% of visits; LSU on just 42.5%. The healthy rushing attacks (both sides top-40 in yardage) and the ‘Dawgs’ penchant for multi-field-goal games make the UNDER 52 (-108) worth a play.

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Toronto Raptors at Brooklyn Nets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Toronto Raptors at Brooklyn Nets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Toronto Raptors (11-10) visit Barclays Center Friday to take on the Brooklyn Nets (12-11). Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Raptors vs. Nets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Raptors were abused by the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, losing 126-108 as 2.5-point road favorites. Toronto was down 27 at the half after being outscored 34-18 in the 2nd quarter.

Toronto is 12-9 ATS this season and a poor 3-8 straight up on the road. The Raptors are 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games. The Nets, who will be without G Ben Simmons, are 9-12-2 ATS this season and are 7-4 straight up at home.

Brooklyn is riding a 3-game winning streak, having pushed as 6-point home favorites in a 113-107 victory over Washington Wednesday. They are 4-5-1 ATS in their last 10.

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Raptors at Nets odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:19 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Raptors +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Nets -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Raptors +1.5 (-105) | Nets -1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Raptors at Nets key injuries

Raptors

C Precious Achiuwa (ankle) out
F Otto Porter Jr. (foot) out

Nets

G Ben Simmons (calf) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Raptors at Nets picks and predictions

Prediction

Raptors 112, Nets 109

Moneyline

BET RAPTORS (+105).

Toronto has players like F Scottie Barnes and F OG Anunoby who have the size to alter F Kevin Durant‘s shot. Taming Durant and G Kyrie Irving cripple the Nets’ attack as they have limited scoring depth.

What the Raptors do best, crashing the offensive glass, the Nets struggle with. Brooklyn ranks last in defensive rebounding rate, and the absence of Simmons will hurt that even further.

The Raptors are a well-coached team and rank 4th in turnover rate. The extra opportunities mixed with their low turnover rate should allow them to score with ease.

Also, the Nets beat Toronto 112-98 on Nov. 23. The Nets were 2.5-point road favorites, so this line is a tad bit interesting and should bode well for the Raptors to cover.

Against the spread

PASS.

This has all the makings of a close battle, so let’s just play the moneyline value instead of the marginally better odds on the spread.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 224.5 (-115).

The Raptors and Nets rank 24th and 25th in pace, so the tempo of this game should be slower than usual.

The last battle between these teams had an ending total of 222.5 and went 12.5 Under. The Nets have gone Under in 4 of their last 5 games while Toronto has also gone Under in 3 of its last 4.

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ACC Championship: Clemson vs. North Carolina odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Clemson vs. North Carolina ACC Championship Game odds and lines, with expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 8 Clemson Tigers (10-2, 8-0 ACC) meet the No. 17 North Carolina Tar Heels (9-3, 6-2) Saturday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Clemson vs. North Carolina odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

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The Tigers are looking to rebound after a disappointing 31-30 loss at home to rival South Carolina in the regular-season finale, ending any chances of a shot at the College Football Playoffs. Clemson is just 2-2 SU in the last 4 games, while going 2-3 ATS in the last 5 games.

The Tar Heels were also bested by their rivals in the season finale, falling to NC State 30-27 in double overtime. UNC clinched the Coastal Division with a win Nov. 12 at Wake Forest, and proceeded to drop the final 2 games. The Under is 3-1 in the last 4 games for North Carolina.

These teams didn’t meet during the regular season and last played in 2019. The Tigers have won 4 straight in the series that started in 1897 and lead 38-15-1.

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Clemson vs. North Carolina odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 12:06 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Clemson -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | North Carolina +240 (bet $100 to win $240)
Against the spread: Clemson -8 (-109) | North Carolina +8 (-111)
Over/Under (O/U): 63.5 (O: -109 | U: -111)

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Clemson vs. North Carolina picks and predictions

Prediction

Clemson 34, North Carolina 30

Moneyline

Clemson (-300) is a little on the expensive side, costing you 3 times your potential return. That’s too much risk, and not enough reward, even if North Carolina (+240) has dropped 2 in a row and comes in with zero momentum.

PASS.

Against the spread

NORTH CAROLINA +8 (-111) is worth playing, even though the Tar Heels come in with very little momentum. QB Drake Maye has been among the most consistent quarterbacks in the ACC, and he and WR Josh Downs have had quite the rapport. Maye was even getting some Heisman attention prior to the 2-game skid.

Clemson -8 (-109) probably would have been the suggested play before the Tigers collapse against South Carolina in the finale. Now, there is doubt, especially as the Tigers will need to push the tempo to try to keep up with the high-octane Tar Heels attack. This will be a fun game to watch, and a game decided by 1 score.

Over/Under

OVER 63.5 (-109) is the lean, but go with a small-unit wager only.

UNC has rolled up 480.9 total yards per game to rank 11th in the country, while putting up 320.9 passing yards per game to check in 8th. The offense also has 37.1 PPG to rank 15th in the nation.

On the flip side, the Tar Heels D has made strides late in the season, but it is still very giving, allowing 30.3 PPG overall.

Clemson is good for 34.3 PPG to rank 27th in the nation, and this team allows just 20.9 PPG. But the UNC offense should be able to do much better than that.

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Illinois at Maryland odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Illinois at Maryland odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 17 Illinois Fighting Illini (6-1) travel to College Park to take on the No. 22 Maryland Terrapins (7-0) Friday at 9 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Illinois vs. Maryland odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Rankings courtesy of USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll

Kevin Willard has the Terps competing again in the Big Ten Conference in his 1st year as coach at Maryland, which has won all 7 of its games by double-digit margins. The Terps easily covered a 13.5-point spread Tuesday in a 79-54 win over a bad Louisville team. Maryland is not just beating teams they should, they are covering the spread and beating them badly.

Illinois has also been good this season. The only loss for the Illini was 70-61 in Las Vegas to No. 3 Virginia. Illinois has won twice since then, including a 73-44 victory over Syracuse on Tuesday as 12.5-point favorites. The biggest challenge for Illinois in this game will be the road conditions. Maryland is tough to beat on its home floor and this is the 1st true road game of the season for the Illini. They will need to conquer not just the Terps hot start, but also the Maryland fans in College Park.

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Illinois at Maryland odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:36 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Illinois +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Maryland -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Illinois +1.5 (-110) | Maryland -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 145.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Illinois at Maryland picks and predictions

Prediction

Maryland 72, Illinois 67

Moneyline

LEAN MARYLAND -125. Maryland is on a roll to start the season, winning all 7 of its games by 10-plus points, and the Terps should take care of the visiting Illini in this game. If you are a little hesitant of taking the points, -125 on the ML is also an acceptable wager on this game.

Against the spread

BET MARYLAND -1.5 (-110).

If you are willing to take a smaller chance then the ML, I like the Terps to cover the small number listed here.

Maryland is 6-1 covering the number this season and with this being the 1st road test for Illinois, this will be a tough game to win.

Maryland would be ranked higher then 22 if the team had preseason hype. Pundits did not know what to make of the Terps under a new coach. They are better then many thought and will show it again on Friday. Maryland -1.5 (-110) is my favorite play.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 145.5 (-115).

These 2 teams have combined for 7 overs and 7 under in the 14 games this season. Maryland, the home team, will want to control the pace and play a lower scoring game then the Illini. This is likely to happen, and Illinois will also have no trouble slowing the game down a bit.

But 145.5 is too high for this game and if it stays above 143, take Under 145.5 (-115).

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Wake Forest at Clemson odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Wake Forest at Clemson odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (7-1, 0-0 ACC) and Clemson Tigers (6-2, 0-0) open their ACC play Friday at Littlejohn Coliseum. The opening tip will be at 7 p.m. ET (ACC Network Extra). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Wake Forest vs. Clemson odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Wake Forest has won 3 straight games since falling 77-75 in overtime to Loyola Marymount Nov. 20. All 3 wins have been straight-up and against the number, including the Deacons’ last game when they beat the Wisconsin Badgers 78-75 as a 6-point road underdog Tuesday.

The Tigers also downed a Big Ten foe Tuesday when they covered as 2-point favorites with a 101-94 overtime win over Penn State. Clemson shot 50.8% from the floor and 52.4% from 3-point range in that win over the Nittany Lions. Since Nov. 15, the Tigers have shot 49.1% and 41%, respectively, in those categories.

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Wake Forest at Clemson odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:25 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Wake Forest +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Clemson -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Wake Forest +2.5 (-105) | Clemson -2.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 142.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Wake Forest at Clemson picks and predictions

Prediction

Clemson 72, Wake Forest 68

Moneyline

The host Tigers (-160) are a lean at the current price but really only an actionable value at -150 or better. PASS.

Against the spread

The Tigers have gone 7-2 ATS in the last 9 Wake-Clemson meetings, including 2 straight ATS wins by double-digit margins.

Clemson has played a couple of foes at the Quadrant 1 and 2 levels and is 2-0 ATS in those games (vs. Iowa Nov. 25 and vs. PSU Tuesday). The ATS win over Iowa (in a 74-71 loss) was instructive, as it was a slow (Clemson)-vs.-fast (Iowa) match-up as is this game against Wake Forest which has a top-quartile tempo number.

Clemson has 4 high-impact players that are upperclassmen. Look for the home five to log an impressive performance in this ACC lid-lifter.

BACK THE TIGERS -2.5 (-115).

Over/Under

Peg this match-up for a bit of shooting regression, but a likely exchange of Clemson points of turnovers and Wake Forest points at the line counter that regression just enough to make this a total to LAY OFF.

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Philadelphia 76ers at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Philadelphia 76ers at Memphis Grizzlies odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Philadelphia 76ers (12-10) take a trip down South to visit the Memphis Grizzlies (12-9) in Friday night NBA action. Tip-off from FedEx Forum is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the 76ers vs. Grizzlies odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The 76ers are coming off a 113-85 blowout loss Wednesday night against the Cavaliers. The team shot a terrible 23.1% from deep and 41.6% from the field, both numbers that will need to increase drastically if they want to win big games.

The Grizzlies are also coming off a 109-101 loss vs. the Timberwolves Wednesday night. With 24 turnovers, which was double that of the Timberwolves, they dug themselves in a big hole in the turnover battle. If the Timberwolves had not been shooting so poorly themselves this game would’ve been a blowout win for them.

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76ers at Grizzlies odds

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Moneyline (ML): 76ers +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Grizzlies -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): 76ers +4.5 (+100) | Grizzlies -4.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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76ers at Grizzlies key injuries

76ers

G James Harden (foot) out
F Tobias Harris (illness) questionable
G Tyrese Maxey (foot) out

Grizzlies

G Desmond Bane (toe) out
G Danny Green (knee) out

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76ers at Grizzlies picks and predictions

Prediction

Grizzlies 115, 76ers 110

Moneyline

PASS.

The Grizzlies should win this game with all the injuries that are still plaguing many of the 76ers’ stars. However, we’re not going to throw down on a regular season -200 juice box.

Against the spread

LEAN GRIZZLIES -4.5 (-120).

The Grizzlies should be able to pull away with a win here, especially with two of the three best offensive options in Harden and Maxey out for the 76ers.

Over/Under

BET OVER 217.5 (-110).

Normally for this bet I would lean towards the Under because of the 76ers phenomenal defense and horrifically bad offense, but the line of 217.5 is outrageously low for an NBA game with as much talent on both sides as this one. Even with injuries both of these teams have so much scoring potential that I could not advise you to bet the Under in this matchup.

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Baylor at Gonzaga odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Baylor at Gonzaga odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 10 Baylor Bears (5-2) travel north to Sioux Falls to battle the No. 12 Gonzaga Bulldogs (5-2) Friday at 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Baylor vs. Gonzaga odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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This will be another neutral-site game for Gonzaga. Elite teams love to play the Bulldogs. But they refuse to do it on campus. This includes this game being played in Sioux Falls as Baylor comes in to challenge the Bulldogs on Friday.

Drew Timme and the Bulldogs are still one of the top teams in the country despite losing twice in the early season. Timme is one of the leaders for the national player of the year, and coach Mark Few has the team at places no one ever could have thought it would get to. This will be the latest challenge against a Baylor team that beat Gonzaga in the 2021 National Championship game.

Baylor comes in looking to bounce back from an ugly 96-70 loss to Marquette Tuesday. The only other loss for Baylor this season was an 86-79 loss to No. 3 Virginia in Las Vegas. This was the first game for the Cavaliers after the tragedy on campus, and it was an emotional victory for the team.

This will be a heavyweight bout between 2 teams that, although starting a bit slow, will be 2 of the best teams and favorites to win the National Championship come March.

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Baylor at Gonzaga odds

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Moneyline (ML): Baylor +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Gonzaga -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Baylor +2.5 (-110) | Gonzaga -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 161.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Baylor at Gonzaga picks and predictions

Prediction

Gonzaga 86, Baylor 81

Moneyline

PASS.

Gonzaga has been steamed up from -125, and we’ll look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

BET GONZAGA -2.5 (-110).

This will be almost a home game for Gonzaga in South Dakota.

While Gonzaga did lose to Baylor in the National Championship game 86-70, the Bulldogs won the prior meeting between the teams 83-71. This will be a back-and-forth game. But I like Gonzaga to finally win a close one at the end. GONZAGA -2.5 (-110) is my favorite play in this battle.

Over/Under

BET OVER 161.5 (-115).

Both teams love to score. This also means they give up plenty of points to their opponents. This game will be no different Friday.

So far in the 2022-23 season these teams have gone over a combined 11 out of their 14 games played. This trend, along with both teams wanting to win the game against one of the biggest challenges for the National Championship, leads me to the Over 161.5 in this excellent early season, non-conference matchup. A matchup which, according to rumors, could soon be a conference matchup in years to come. Give me the OVER 161.5 (-115).

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