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<p>Betting on today's Capitals and Bruins game? Catch the action at TD Garden in Boston, MA, as the Bruins hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Bruins being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Capitals.</p><h3>WASHINGTON CAPITALS VS BOSTON BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Bruins -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON BRUINS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Bruins to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Bruins on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Capitals (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Washington Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>With a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals now sit at 23-8-2 for the season. Washington’s defense struggled, allowing 44 shots, while the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>Washington trailed early but took the lead with two goals in the first period. However, the Hurricanes responded with three unanswered goals, including an empty-netter, to seal the win.</p><p>Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season, with Brandon Duhaime adding his second in the Capitals' 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes. Ovechkin’s goal came on a power play, while Duhaime scored with just 11 seconds left in the first period.</p> <p>Washington recorded 21 shots on goal but struggled with 15 giveaways. Dylan Strome picked up his 13th assist of the season on Ovechkin’s goal, and John Carlson added his 7th assist.</p><p>Defensively, the Capitals gave up the first goal of the game and then three more after taking a 2-1 lead late in the first period. The final goal was an empty-netter with 9 seconds left in the 3rd period. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage. The Capitals' defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 20 hits.</p><h3>Are Boston Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Boston improved to 18-13-4 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken. The Bruins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 2 goals fell well short of the pre-game line of 6.</p> <p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 16:37 and Charlie Coyle adding another at 10:03. The Bruins’ defense held Seattle scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman stopping all 23 shots he faced.</p><p>Boston's offense got on the board early, with Justin Brazeau netting his 5th goal of the season just 3:23 into the game. Charlie Coyle followed with his 2nd goal, which came on a power play at the 10:03 mark in the first period.</p> <p>The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. They recorded 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Boston's defense was rock solid in their last game, shutting out the Kraken 2-0. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Bruins' defense added 5 takeaways and 15 hits.</p>

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<p>From Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, we have the Red Sox and White Sox facing off in an AL matchup. Sunday's forecast in Chicago calls for scattered clouds and temperatures in the low 70s. First pitch is set for 2:10 PM ET.</p>

<p>The Red Sox are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -165 compared to the White Sox at +136. The over/under line is currently at 9 runs, and Zack Kelly is starting for the Red Sox, while the White Sox have Chris Flexen on the mound. Boston is 32-33, while the White Sox are 17-48 and have won two straight. The Red Sox are 3rd in the AL East, and the White Sox are 5th in the AL Central. </p><h3>CHICAGO WHITE SOX VS BOSTON RED SOX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago White Sox Moneyline +136</p><p>This game will be played at Guaranteed Rate Field at 2:10 ET on Sunday, June 9th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RED SOX VS WHITE SOX:</h3><ul><li>We have the White Sox winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the White Sox to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Chicago cruised to an easy 6-1 win over the Red Sox in the most recent game of this series. The White Sox had a huge 5th inning, scoring five of their six runs. As for the Red Sox, they scored their only run in the 5th. Heading into the game, the White Sox were at +195 on the money line.</p>

<p>Nick Nastrini only went 4 1/3 innings for the White Sox but gave up just one hit and one earned run. Tanner Banks came out of the bullpen for the win. Brayan Bello had a rough outing for the Red Sox, going just 4 2/3 innings and giving up five runs on nine hits.</p>

<p>Gavin Sheets and Paul DeJong each homered for the White Sox, while Lenyn Sosa scored twice and drove in two runs while going 2/4. Bobby Dalbec hit the lone home run for the Red Sox, going 1/3.</p><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Boston is 32-33 overall and is 3rd in the AL East, 12.5 games behind the Yankees. The Red Sox have dropped two straight games, and they are just 5-8 in AL East matchups this year. On the road, the Red Sox are 18-15 compared to 14-18 at home.</p>

<p>As the road favorite, the Red Sox have gone 7-2 this year, and their overall record as the favorite is 18-14. Boston has struggled as the underdog this year, going 14-19. Heading into game four vs. the White Sox, the Red Sox trail in the series 1-2.</p><p>The Red Sox have been a solid run line bet on the road this season, going 19-14, but they have failed to cover in their last two road games. Overall, they are 29-36 against the run line, with an average scoring margin of +0.4 runs per game. They have been a better bet to cover as the underdog, going 18-15, compared to 11-21 as the favorite.</p><p>The Red Sox are on the road today against the White Sox, and the over/under line is set at 9 runs. Their games have averaged 8.5 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 27-33. The average over/under line in their games is 8 runs, and their over/under record when the line is set at 9 runs is 3-1-2. Only 12.3% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs or higher.</p><p>Right-hander Zack Kelly is getting the start for the Red Sox today as he faces the White Sox on the road. He has made 13 appearances this season but has yet to make a start. Kelly's ERA is 2.00, and his record for the season is 0-1. Opponents have hit just .157 off Kelly this year, and his WHIP is 1.17. Looking back at his last outing, Kelly went one-third of an inning out of the bullpen and didn't give up a run. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. Kelly has finished with a no-decision in each of his last four outings.</p><p>Over the past eight games, both Jarren Duran and Rafael Devers have been swinging the bat well for the Red Sox, with Duran going 10/33 and Devers going 9/29. Devers has three homers in this stretch and is 1st on the team with 13 homers. Ceddanne Rafaela comes into the game with a team-high 37 RBIs but is batting just .216 for the season.</p>

<p>As a team, the Red Sox are averaging 4.5 runs per game, which is 10th in the league. They have been even better on the road, averaging 4.9 runs per game. Overall, they are the 8th ranked home run hitting team in the league and have the 6th best team batting average in the league.</p><h3>White Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 17-48, the White Sox are 5th in the AL Central, 25 games behind the Guardians for the division lead. So far, they have really struggled against other AL Central teams, going 5-19. Chicago has won two straight games, and they are 2-8 over their last 10 games.</p>

<p>At home, the White Sox are just 12-22 this season, and they are an MLB-worst 5-26 on the road. So far, they have been good as the favorite, going 3-0, but they are just 14-48 as the underdog. This season, the White Sox are 6-21 in day games and 11-27 in night games. Chicago has an overall series record of 4-15-1 and have dropped six straight series.</p><p>Chicago is 17-17 against the run line at home, but 11-20 on the road. The White Sox are 3-0 against the run line as the favorite, but 25-37 as the underdog. Their average run differential in wins is +2.8, but it drops to -3.9 in losses. Their overall run line record is 28-37, with an average run differential of -2.2 runs per game.</p><p>Chicago White Sox games have had an average of 8.3 runs scored per game this season, and their over/under record is 31-31. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, their record is 2-6-1. Only 4.6% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs, with the majority of their games having lower lines.</p><p>Right-hander Chris Flexen gets the start for the White Sox today as he faces the Red Sox at home. Flexen has made 11 starts this year and has a record of 2-5 with an ERA of 5.19. So far, he has turned in two quality starts and is coming off an outing in which he gave up just one earned run in five innings of work. In that outing vs. the Cubs, he finished with a no-decision. Flexen has been hit or miss this year and has an ERA of 7.04 at home compared to 4.53 on the road.</p><p>Chicago's offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, as they are 30th in runs scored and are also the worst hitting team in the league, with a team batting average of just .218. The White Sox have also struggled in terms of getting on base, as their team OBP is just .279, which is also the worst in the league. One of the few bright spots for the team has been the play of Paul DeJong and Gavin Sheets, as DeJong leads the team with 11 homers, and Sheets has gone deep seven times.</p>

<p>Andrew Vaughn has been one of the team's hottest hitters of late, as he has gone 8/20 in his last five games while driving in three runs and hitting two homers. This has helped him move into 3rd on the team with 22 RBIs. DeJong has also been swinging the bat well, going 6/21 in his last six games, with three homers and six RBIs.</p>

Boston Red Sox vs Chicago White Sox Betting Pick & Prediction 6/9/24

<p>The Rams are favored on the money line at -273 as they host the Cardinals in a week 17 NFC West matchup. The game is being played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, and is set to kick off at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th. The Rams are -6 point favorites, and the over/under line is set at 48 points. If you are looking to watch this one on TV, it will be on NFLN.</p><h3>ARIZONA CARDINALS VS LOS ANGELES RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona Cardinals +6</p><p>This game will be played at SoFi Stadium at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARIZONA CARDINALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rams winning this one by a score of 23 to 22</li><li>Even though we like the Rams to win, our ATS pick is to take the Cardinals at +6</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 48 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Cardinals Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>With a 7-8 record, the Cardinals sit 17th in our power rankings and have a +0.1 scoring margin. They are 9-6 against the spread, including a 6-2 mark as underdogs, but just 2-4 when favored. Their O/U record is 7-7-1, with the over hitting in three straight games.</p> <p>Arizona’s playoff chances are at 0.0%, and they are 3rd in the NFC West with a 2-2 division record. They are 5-3 at home and 2-5 on the road. In week 16, they lost to the Panthers, dropping their record to 7-8. Before that, they beat the Patriots in week 15, ending a three-game losing streak.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Cardinals sit 12th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 22.9 points per game, which ranks 14th in the NFL. They are 11th in the league in yards per game (353.4) and 20th in passing yards per game (207.6), with 30.7 passing attempts per game (19th). On the ground, they rank 5th in the NFL with 145.8 rushing yards per game on 27.6 attempts per contest.</p> <p>Arizona has been strong on 3rd down, converting 43.2% of their attempts, which ranks 8th in the NFL. They are 18th in red zone conversion percentage, despite being 11th in red zone attempts. The Cardinals have also been good in the 1st quarter, ranking 7th in the league in points scored in the opening period.</p><p>In their 36-30 overtime loss to the Panthers, the Cardinals' defense gave up 243 rushing yards on just 36 attempts, including a 76-yard touchdown run by Cam Newton. Despite this, they allowed only 149 passing yards on 17 completions. Arizona's defense also forced three sacks and held Carolina to a 42.9% third-down conversion rate.<p></p>The Cardinals' defense struggled to stop the run, as the Panthers averaged 6.8 yards per attempt on the ground. However, Arizona's pass defense was solid, giving up just 5.7 yards per attempt and forcing a 65.4% completion rate. Additionally, they allowed two passing touchdowns.</p><h3>Are The Rams Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>The Rams have won four straight games, including a 19-9 victory over the Jets in week 16. This streak has improved their record to 9-6, putting them in first place in the NFC West. They have a 3-1 record in division games and are 5-5 in conference play. Our projections give Los Angeles an 81.2% chance of making the playoffs and winning their division.</p> <p>Heading into week 17, the Rams rank 12th in our NFL power rankings. They have an average scoring margin of -1.2 points per game and are 8-7 against the spread this season. They have covered the spread in four consecutive games. Their O/U record is 7-8, with the under hitting in two straight games.</p><p>Heading into week 17, the Rams sit 11th in our offensive power rankings. They are 17th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 21.9 points per game, and 15th in total yards with 331.5 per game. Matthew Stafford has been sacked 0 times in his last 3 games, and his passer rating was 83 in week 16, going 14/19 for 110 yards, with 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Puka Nacua led the team with 8 catches for 56 yards in week 16, while Kyren Williams rushed for 122 yards on 23 carries.</p> <p>Despite ranking 6th in red zone attempts, the Rams are 22nd in red zone conversion percentage (15.8%). They also rank 23rd in 3rd-down conversions, with a 36.6% success rate, and are 23rd in the NFL in 1st-quarter scoring.</p><p>The Rams' defense held the Jets to just 3.8 yards per attempt on 20 rushes in their 19-9 win. Despite allowing 246 passing yards, the Rams gave up only one touchdown and held the Jets to 9 points. New York converted on 38.5% of their third down attempts and had just one sack in the game.</p><p></p><p>Overall, the Rams allowed the Jets to convert 66.7% of their passes and lose the tackles for loss battle. The Rams' defense made it tough for the Jets to sustain drives, as they finished with 321 total yards.</p>

Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/24

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<p>Looking to win big? The Wildcats and Lumberjacks face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lumberjacks are hosting the game at Johnson Coliseum in Nacogdoches, TX. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and Stephen F. Austin is favored by -9.5 to win at home against Abilene Christian.</p><h3>ABILENE CHRISTIAN WILDCATS VS STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Abilene Christian Wildcats +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Johnson Coliseum at 3:00 ET on Saturday, February 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ABILENE CHRISTIAN WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Lumberjacks.</li><li>Even though we have Stephen F. Austin winning straight-up, we like Abilene Christian at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Wildcats Make it Happen in Nacogdoches?</h3><p>Abilene Christian has struggled on the road this season, going just 4-9 away from home. Their average scoring margin on the road is -7.6 points per game, and they have lost nine of their last ten road games.</p>

<p>Overall, Abilene Christian is 9-15 this season, including a 4-9 mark in Western Athletic Conference play. They have gone 4-10 as the underdog, and they enter this game as 9.5-point underdogs.</p><p>Abilene Christian has an ATS record of 10-12 this season, including a mark of 7-6 vs. the spread on the road. As the underdog, the Wildcats are 7-7 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Abilene Christian has gone 4-6 ATS.</p><p>Abilene Christian's over/under record for the season sits at 12-9-1, and today's over/under line of 146.5 is very close to their average over/under line of 145.8. So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 137 points, which is lower than their season average of 146.5.</p><p>Abilene Christian is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 87 points vs. Texas-Rio Grande Valley. This figure is more than their season average of 73.2 points per game. Leading the team in scoring was Hunter-Jack Madden with 27 points. Ali Abdou Dibba also added 16 points for the Wildcats.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Abilene Christian defense is giving up an average of 75.5 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Abilene Christian's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 44.9% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.2% this season.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Lumberjacks?</h3><p>Stephen F. Austin comes into this game as a 9.5-point favorite, and they will look to improve their record to 9-5 at home this season. The Lumberjacks have gone 14-10 overall, including a 7-6 mark in Western Athletic Conference play.</p>

<p>After a 71-63 loss to UT Arlington, Stephen F. Austin will look to avoid losing back-to-back games for the first time since their two-game road losing streak earlier this season. Over their last 10 games at home, the Lumberjacks have gone 7-3.</p><p>Stephen F. Austin has struggled against the spread this season, posting a 6-16 ATS mark. Their ATS record is even worse when they are the favorite, as they are just 4-11 vs. the spread when favored this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Lumberjacks have gone just 2-8 vs. the spread.</p><p>Stephen F. Austin's over/under record this season is 13-9 and the average scoring total in their games is 147.1 points. Today's over/under line of 146.5 is slightly lower than the average over/under line in their games (146.2). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 149 points and their OU record during this stretch is 1-2.</p><p>The Stephen F. Austin offense is coming off a game in which they scored 63 points vs. UT Arlington. Overall their field goal percentage was 38.2% while connecting on 1 three. Leading the team in scoring was Kyle Hayman with 18 points. Latrell Jossell also added 14 points for the Lumberjacks.</p><p>The Lumberjacks' defense is presently ranked 153rd nationally, allowing an average of 71.4 points per contest. Stephen F. Austin will look once again to perform well on defense, holding UT Arlington to just 38% shooting in their most recent game.</p>

Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Betting Pick & Prediction 2/17/24