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Major League Baseball was founded all the way back in 1876, but the league has obviously gone through some major changes since that time. Most of the major rules are still in place, but the way that the game is played is now much different.

There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

MLB teams are split up into leagues and divisions, but there is now more crossover games than ever before. The American League and National League now operate under the same basic rules, and that keeps things similar regardless of what league you are looking at.

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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Ospreys versus the Bulldogs? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SEC. The game will be played at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, GA. The over/under for this game is set at 158.5 points, and Georgia is favored by -11.5 against North Florida in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS VS GEORGIA BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Florida Ospreys +11.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stegeman Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Ospreys.</li><li>Not only will North Florida pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +11.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Ospreys Grab a Win in Athens?</h3><p>North Florida pulled off a surprising 105-93 win over Georgia Tech on Sunday. The Ospreys, who were +14 underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 198, well over the 154.5 O/U line.</p> <p>North Florida led 53-49 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 52 points while holding Georgia Tech to 44.</p><p>North Florida's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 105 points with a 53.6% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 60.9%, thanks in large part to their dominance inside, where they shot 73.7% on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they connected on just 29%, hitting 9 of 31 three-point attempts.</p> <p>Josh Harris led the way with 22 points, shooting 8 of 10 from the field, while Baye Ndongo added 20 points and 10 rebounds. Jasai Miles and Nate Lliteras each contributed 18 points, with Lliteras hitting 2 of 4 from deep. Javian McCollum dished out 6 assists, and Jaylen Smith added 5 assists to go along with his 15 points.</p><p>North Florida's defense had a tough outing, giving up 93 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. They struggled to contain both inside and outside, as the opposing team shot 48% on two-point attempts, going 24/50.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, North Florida allowed 13 threes on 29 attempts, a 44% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 6. The Ospreys gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Bulldogs Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Georgia Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Georgia improved to 2-0 on the season with a 92-64 win over Texas Southern on Sunday. The Bulldogs, who were -17.5 favorites, covered the spread, and the total points of 156 exceeded the O/U line of 147.5.</p> 

<p>Georgia took control early, leading 47-29 at halftime. They added 45 points in the 2nd half while holding Texas Southern to 35 points.</p><p>Georgia's offense put up 92 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field and 35.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes. They were strong at the free-throw line, making 30 of 39 attempts for 76.9%.</p> <p>Dakota Leffew led the way with 23 points, hitting 5 threes at a 50% rate. Silas Demary Jr. added 17 points and 6 rebounds, while Kenny Hunter contributed 16 points, shooting 66.7% from the field. Blue Cain also grabbed 11 rebounds to go with his 12 points.</p><p>Georgia's defense gave up 64 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field, hitting 25 of their 59 attempts. Inside the arc, they went 13/25, shooting 52%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Georgia allowed 12 threes on 34 attempts, a 35% rate. The opposing team also got to the free-throw line 39 times, making 30 for a 76% clip. Georgia gave up 18 offensive rebounds.</p>

North Florida Ospreys vs Georgia Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

<p>Betting on today's Eagles and Retrievers game? Catch the action at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, MD, as the Retrievers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have UMBC as the -10.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 145.5 points.</p><h3>COPPIN STATE EAGLES VS UMBC RETRIEVERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: UMBC Retrievers -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UMBC RETRIEVERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Retrievers.</li><li>Not only will UMBC pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Eagles Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><h3>Coppin State Eagles Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Coppin State faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 11th, as they went on the road to take on the Virginia Cavaliers. The Eagles, who were +24.5 point underdogs going into the game, lost 62-45 but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 32-16 at halftime, Coppin State put up a better fight in the 2nd half, scoring 29 points while allowing 30. The game’s total points ended up at 107, falling short of the 122.5 O/U line.</p><p>Coppin State's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 45 points on 28% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 32%, with two-point shooting at 32.3% and three-point shooting at 21.1% (4/19). The Eagles only grabbed 4 offensive rebounds and recorded 7 assists.</p> <p>Elijah Saunders led the team with 15 points, shooting 55.6% from the field. Isaac McKneely hit 4 threes, shooting 50% from beyond the arc, and added 14 points and 6 rebounds. Dai Dai Ames contributed 13 points, hitting 62.5% of his shots and 66.7% from three.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort, Coppin State couldn’t hold their opponent under 60 points, allowing 62 on 40% shooting from the field. The Eagles gave up 12 two-point baskets on 25 attempts, a 48% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Coppin State’s defense allowed 9 threes on 27 attempts, with their opponent shooting 33% from deep. They also sent their opponent to the line 12 times, where they hit 11 free throws, a 91% clip. The Eagles gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Retrievers Secure a Win at Home?</h3><h3>UMBC Retrievers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>UMBC cruised to a 120-61 win over Valley Forge on Monday, November 11th, at home. The Retrievers were -54.5 point favorites and covered the spread.</p> <p>UMBC led 60-30 at halftime and matched that output in the 2nd half, allowing 31 points. The game’s 181 total points went over the 154.5 O/U line.</p><p>UMBC's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 120 points while shooting 59.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69.1%, thanks to 67.4% shooting on two-pointers and 48.6% from beyond the arc, where they hit 17 threes.</p> <p>The Retrievers also dished out 31 assists and grabbed 23 offensive rebounds. Louie Jordan hit 6 of 8 threes, finishing with 22 points in 20 minutes, while Bryce Johnson led the team with 23 points, also in 20 minutes of action.</p><p>Even with UMBC allowing 61 points, their defense struggled, giving up 59% shooting from the field. The Retrievers allowed 48 made field goals on 81 attempts.</p> <p>UMBC's defense was particularly vulnerable inside, where they gave up 31 two-pointers on 46 attempts, a 67% conversion rate.</p>

Coppin State Eagles vs UMBC Retrievers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

<p>At 4:10 PM from Citi Field in New York, we have an NL East matchup between the Braves and Mets. Heading into Saturday's game, the Braves have a record of 23-12, while the Mets are 18-19 overall. Atlanta is the favorite on the money line at -161, and the over/under line is at 7.5 runs.</p>

<p>Max Fried is starting for the Braves, and he is facing off against Christian Scott for the Mets. You can catch this one on BSSE.</p><h3>NEW YORK METS VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Mets Moneyline +134</p><p>This game will be played at Citi Field at 4:10 ET on Saturday, May 11th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE BRAVES VS METS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Mets winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Mets 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>The most recent game o of this Mets and Braves series came right down to the end, as the Mets rallied late but still fell short with the Braves winning 4-2 on the road. Heading into the game, the Braves were favored at -152 on the money line.</p>

<p>Charlie Morton pitched well for the Braves in this one, going seven innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with seven strikeouts but issued five walks. As for the Mets, Jose Quintana struggled on the mound, giving up four runs in five innings of work.</p>

<p>Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies each homered for the Braves, while Matt Olson went deep for the Mets. Francisco Lindor went 1/4 with an RBI in his return to the Mets' lineup.</p><h3>Braves Records & Stats</h3><p>Atlanta is on a three-game winning streak, and they are 23-12 overall this season. The Braves are 2nd in the NL East, two games behind the Phillies for the division lead. So far, they have been good against other teams in their division, putting up a record of 9-4.</p>

<p>At home, the Braves have gone 13-4 this year, and they are just above .500 at 10-8 on the road. Atlanta has been good as the favorite this season, going 23-10, but they are 0-2 as the underdog. The Braves have an overall series record of 8-3-1 this year and are winning their current series vs. the Mets. So far, they are 5-5 in their last 10 games.</p><p>When the Braves are favored on the run line, they are 17-16 this season. They are 1-1 as the underdog, and their average run margin in winning games is 3.6 runs per game.</p><p>Despite their recent under streak, the Braves have played to a combined run average of 8.8 runs per game this season. Their over/under record is 12-21, and the average over/under line for their games has been 9 runs. However, when the line has been set at 7.5 runs, the under has hit in both games. Overall, 85.7% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs.</p><p>Max Fried gets the start for the Braves today as he faces the Mets on the road. So far this season, he has made seven starts and has a record of 2-1 with an ERA of 4.23. Fried's WHIP for the season is currently 1.15. Looking at his overall numbers, Fried has one complete game shutout and three quality starts. In his most recent outing, he took the loss, giving up four earned runs in seven innings of work. Before that, he had not allowed an earned run in two straight starts. Fried has been much better on the road, with an ERA of 10.49 compared to 7.27 at home.</p><p>Marcell Ozuna has been one of the league's top power hitters this season, as his 12 home runs are the most in the MLB right now. Ozuna also leads the Braves with 38 RBIs and is batting .313. He is currently on a four-game hitting streak but has gone just 6/24 in his last seven games. Travis d'Arnaud has also been a solid power threat for the Braves, as his five homers are 2nd on the team and 8th in the league.</p>

<p>As a team, the Braves are 5th in scoring at 5 runs per game. They are also one of the league's top home run hitting teams and have the 4th best team batting average. Atlanta comes into the game as one of the league's top home run hitting teams.</p><h3>Mets Records & Stats</h3><p>The Mets are 18-19 overall, putting them 4th in the NL East, eight games behind the Phillies for the division lead. So far, they are 2-2 in divisional games. New York is hosting the Braves today and are 9-11 at home this year.</p>

<p>New York has gone 9-8 on the road, and they are 10-9 as the favorite this year. As the underdog, the Mets are 8-10 and 1-3 as the underdog at home. The Mets have an overall series record of 6-5-1 this year.</p><p>When the Mets win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.2 runs per game. But when they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -2.8 runs per game. Their overall run line record is 19-18, but they have been better on the road, going 11-6 vs. the run line. As the underdog, they are 11-7 vs. the run line.</p><p>The Mets' over/under record for the season is 18-19, and the average over/under line for their games is 8 runs. When the over/under line has been set at 7.5 runs, the Mets' record is 4-6 in those games. Overall, 56.8% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs.</p><p>Christian Scott will be making his second start of the season for the Mets, and he'll be taking on the Braves at home. In his first outing of the season, Scott went 6 2/3 innings, giving up just 1 earned run and striking out 6. He did give up a home run in that start, but overall, it was a solid outing for him.</p><p>Brandon Nimmo has been on a tear for the Mets of late, going 9/29 in his last eight games with two homers and seven RBIs. This has helped him move into the team lead in RBIs (25) and put him on a seven-game hitting streak. Overall, he is batting just .230 for the season. Francisco Lindor has also been swinging the bat well of late, going 8/29 with two homers and 10 RBIs in his last eight games. For the season, he is hitting just .212.</p>

<p>As a team, the Mets are averaging 4.4 runs per game and are one of the better road scoring teams in the league at 5.5 runs per contest. However, they are averaging just 3.5 runs per game at home. So far, they are 11th in home runs and are batting a collective .238.</p>

Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets Betting Pick & Prediction 5/11/24

<p>The Reds (64-60, 31-33 home) will host the Blue Jays (68-56, 36-29 away) in game three of this interleague series. Starting for the Reds is Hunter Greene, while the Blue Jays are giving the ball to Hyun Jin Ryu. Read on to see my pick for this showdown between Cincinnati Reds and Toronto Blue Jays.</p><h3>TORONTO BLUE JAYS VS CINCINNATI REDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Reds +1.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Great American Ball Park at 1:40 ET on Sunday, August 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CINCINNATI REDS:</h3><ul><li>The Blue Jays have gone just 2-3 in their last five games vs. the runline.</li><li>Toronto have failed to cover the runline in five straight road games.</li><li>Opponents are hitting just .194 against Hunter Greene in his last five starts.</li></ul><h3>TORONTO BLUE JAYS LOOK TO CONTINUE WINNING WAYS ON THE ROAD</h3><p>The Blue Jays head into today's game ranked 3rd in the AL East on an overall record of 68-56. So far, they have put together an above .500 mark on the road at 36-29 and across 39 series, they are 22-15-2.</p><p><p>Hyun Jin Ryu has taken the mound three times this season and is currently 1-1. The left-hander has been on a two game streak of not allowing a single home run, and his slugging percentage allowed is .353. He has struck out eight batters so far, and his WHIP stands at 1.07.</p></p><p>Hyun Jin Ryu earned a victory in his most recent start, surrendering no earned runs and two hits in five innings against the Cubs. The Blue Jays ultimately emerged victorious with an 11-4 scoreline.</p><p>In their ten most recent games, the Blue Jays have put together a batting average of only .219, placing them 25th compared to the rest of the league. At 4.4 runs per game, Toronto is 16th in the MLB. This figure has come on a team batting average of .258 and OPS of .740 which has them 13th in baseball.</p><p>Over the Blue Jays' last five contests, Daulton Varsho has been the leader in long balls, with one. On the season, he has 15 round-trippers and a .221 batting average.</p><h3>WILL THE CINCINNATI REDS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Leading up to today's game, the Reds are 2nd in the NL Central on a record of 64-60. Overall, they have played in 39 different series, going 18-16-5. When playing above .500 teams, the Reds are 64-60, and currently hold win percentages of 48.4% at home and 55.0% on the road.</p><p><p>Hunter Greene has taken the mound 14 times for the Reds this season, and holds a 2-4 record. His ERA is 3.93, K/9 12.27, FIP 3.56, and OBP .309. The right-hander will be looking to turn his fortunes around in his next start for Cincinnati.</p></p><p>The Reds earned a victory when Hunter Greene toed the rubber, defeating the Astros 10-3. The right-hander tossed six frames, giving up five hits and two earned runs while picking up the win.</p><p>This season, the Reds are 10th in the league at 4.8 runs per game. Over their last five games, they have a combined batting average of .225 (19th) leading to 3.4 runs per contest. Overall, they are generating 3.4 walks per game compared to 9 strikeouts. Cincinnati's on-base percentage of .327 has them 7th in the MLB.</p><p>Spencer Steer has been a major contributor to the Reds' offensive success this season, leading the team with 18 home runs and 66 RBIs. His slugging percentage of .458 is also impressive.</p>

Toronto Blue Jays vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Pick & Prediction 8/20/23

<p>The Zips and Gaels are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Gaels will host the game at University Credit Union Pavilion in Moraga, CA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 137.5 points, and Saint Mary's is favored by -14.5 vs. Akron.</p><h3>AKRON ZIPS VS SAINT MARY'S GAELS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Akron Zips +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at University Credit Union Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE AKRON ZIPS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-73 in favor of the Gaels.</li><li>Even though we have Saint Mary's winning straight-up, we like Akron at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Akron Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?</h3><h3>Akron Zips Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Akron dropped their season opener on Monday, falling 80-75 to Arkansas State on the road. The Zips were +5.5 point underdogs, but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 155, going over the pre-game line of 149.5.</p> 

<p>After trailing 40-30 at halftime, Akron made a strong push in the 2nd half, outscoring the Red Wolves 42-32. Despite the comeback effort, they couldn’t close the gap entirely.</p><p>In their last game, the Zips managed to put up 75 points despite shooting just 37.8% from the field. They hit 31.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 32 attempts, and their effective field goal percentage was 44.6%.</p> <p>Joseph Pinion was a standout, hitting 4 of 5 threes and finishing with 16 points in 22 minutes. Sharron Young also impressed, going 3 for 5 from deep and scoring 15 points in 22 minutes of action.</p><p>Akron's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 46% shooting from the field. The Zips allowed their opponent to hit 58% of their two-point attempts, with 25 makes on 43 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Akron held their opponent to 30% shooting, with 9 threes on 30 attempts. The Zips sent their opponent to the line just 6 times, where they made 3 free throws. Akron also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Gaels Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Saint Mary's Gaels Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Saint Mary's opened their season with an 86-74 win over Chattanooga on Thursday. The Gaels were -16.5 point favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 160 exceeded the O/U line of 137.5.</p> 

<p>Saint Mary's led 39-29 at halftime and scored 47 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed Chattanooga to score 45 points after the break, which kept the game closer than expected.</p><p>Saint Mary's put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 51.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59.6%. They connected on 63.3% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 36.4% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they made 24 of 32 attempts, good for 75%.</p> <p>Augustas Marciulionis led the way with 27 points and 7 assists, shooting 56.2% overall and 50% from three. Paulius Murauskas added 23 points and 11 rebounds, hitting 63.6% of his shots. The Gaels also got 19 points from Makai Richards, who shot 66.7% in just 18 minutes of action.</p><p>Saint Mary's struggled defensively, giving up 74 points on 51% shooting from the field. Their opponents were particularly effective inside, hitting 63% of their two-point attempts (19/30).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Saint Mary's allowed 8 threes on 22 attempts (36%). They also sent their opponents to the line 32 times, where they converted 24 free throws (75%).</p>

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