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<p>The Diamondbacks and Rangers are set to face off in an interleague matchup at 8:05 PM ET on Tuesday. This one is being played at Globe Life Field in Arlington, and the Diamondbacks are the slight money line favorite, with their odds sitting at -120 compared to the Rangers at +100. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.</p>

<p>Brandon Pfaadt is starting for the Diamondbacks, and he is facing off against Dane Dunning for the Rangers. Arizona is 25-28 this season, and the Rangers are 2nd in the AL West with a record of 25-29.</p><h3>TEXAS RANGERS VS ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Rangers Moneyline +100</p><p>This game will be played at Globe Life Field at 8:05 ET on Tuesday, May 28th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE DIAMONDBACKS VS RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rangers winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Rangers to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Diamondbacks Records & Stats</h3><p>The Diamondbacks will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Marlins with a 3-1 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 7th inning before the Marlins scored three runs in the top of the 7th. Arizona was the -132 favorite at home going into the game.</p>

<p>Blake Walston got the start for the Diamondbacks, going 4 2/3 innings, and didn't give up a run. However, he did run into trouble in the 5th inning, giving up four hits. Kevin Ginkel took the loss out of the bullpen for the Diamondbacks, as Arizona allowed three runs in the top of the 7th.</p><p>Arizona is 25-28 overall and trails the Dodgers by seven games in the NL West. So far, they have gone 11-9 in divisional games. The Diamondbacks are on the road today, and they are 12-13 on the road this year.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Diamondbacks are 13-12 this year and 3-3 when favored on the road. They have been the underdog in 28 games, going 12-16. Arizona closed their most recent series with the Marlins by losing the final two games and are 5-5 over their last 10.</p><p>When it comes to the run line, the Diamondbacks have been a better bet on the road this season, going 14-11. They have covered the run line in two straight games and have an average run margin of 1.0 on the road. As the underdog, they are 16-12 against the run line, while as the favorite, they are just 8-17.</p>The Diamondbacks are on the road against the Rangers today, and the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. Arizona's games have averaged 9.2 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 23-28. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 8-7. Overall, 43.4% of their games this season have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs or higher. The under has hit in their last four games.<p>Right-hander Brandon Pfaadt gets the start for the Diamondbacks today as he faces the Rangers on the road. Pfaadt has made 10 starts this season and has a record of 2-3 with an ERA of 4.05. His WHIP for the season is currently 1.08. Pfaadt's last outing came against the Dodgers, where he picked up the win, going six innings and giving up two earned runs. Before that, he had given up at least three earned runs in three straight starts. Pfaadt has made six quality starts this year and is averaging 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Arizona comes into the game as the 9th highest-scoring team in the league, averaging 4.6 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, putting up an average of 4.9 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .243, which is 11th in the league, and are also among the top home run hitting teams in the league.</p>

<p>Christian Walker and Ketel Marte are tied for the team lead with 10 homers apiece. Walker is also the team's top run producer, with 33 RBIs, which is 12th in the league. Joc Pederson has also been a nice addition to the lineup, as he is batting .303 and has gone deep six times. Over his last eight games, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is hitting .286 with four RBIs.</p><h3>Rangers Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Twins, the Rangers closed out the series with a 6-2 win. Leading up to the game, they were the heavy favorite at +143. Offensively, the Rangers scored their six runs on nine hits and only hit two home runs.</p>

<p>Gerson Garabito got the start for the Rangers, going 3 2/3 innings, and picked up the win. He only gave up one run on two hits and issued just one walk. Corey Seager was hot at the plate, going 2/5 with two homers and three RBIs.</p><p>Texas will open their series vs. the Diamondbacks three games below .500 at 25-29, and they are 2nd in the AL West, 3.5 games behind the Mariners. The Rangers lost the final two games of their series vs. the Twins and are just 3-7 across their last 10 games.</p>

<p>As for how they have fared in series matchups, the Rangers are 7-9-1 this season and have dropped five straight series. At home, they are 2-3 as the underdog this year, and they are an even 15-15 as the favorite.</p><p>When the Rangers win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.8 runs in their victories. But when they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -3.5 runs in their defeats. As a result, they are 21-33 against the run line this season, including 9-16 at home. They are 12-17 against the run line on the road and 9-21 as the favorite.</p><p>When the Texas Rangers play at home, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. Their games have averaged 9.0 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 21-31. The average over/under line for their games is set at 9 runs. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, their over/under record is 5-12. So far this season, 48.1% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs or higher, while 20.4% have had lines set lower than 8.5 runs.</p><p>Dane Dunning will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Phillies, as he gets the start for the Rangers today. Against the Phillies, he gave up three earned runs in just 3 1/3 innings of work, taking the loss in the outing. Looking back over his last four outings, Dunning has given up at least one homer in each of those starts. For the season, he has allowed a total of eight homers and is averaging 3.98 walks per nine innings compared to 10.4 strikeouts. Dunning's ERA for the season is 4.43, along with a record of 3-3.</p><p>Adolis Garcia and Corey Seager have been the Rangers' top power threats this season, with Garcia's 12 homers leading the team and Seager's 11 homers ranking 2nd. Garcia also leads the team with 37 RBIs, which is 8th in the league. Seager is currently on a 10-game hitting streak, and over his last six games, he has gone 8/22 with six RBIs. Garcia has struggled of late, going just 3/19 in his last five games.</p>

<p>As a team, the Rangers are averaging 4.4 runs per game and have been a better offensive team on the road, averaging 4.9 runs per game. So far, they are 8th in home runs and have the league's 12th best batting average at .242.</p>

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College Football Picks -- Liberty Bowl: Army Gets Its Game After All - And They'll Show It

The Army Black Knights could not get to their bowl game experience without a little drama. So they have that kind of thing in their football program, as well as at the institution itself, where there has been a terrible cheating scandal.

After some anger and consternation, the Knights will be playing in a bowl game after all, as they take on the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Liberty Bowl. It takes place on Thursday at 4 PM ET in Memphis.

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<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Liberty Bowl</strong></span>
<strong>WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS vs. ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS</strong></h3>
<h4><strong>College Football Betting Odds: West Virginia -7, Total 41</strong></h4>
What happened was that Army won the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy, which got them an automatic bid to the Independence Bowl. To give you an idea how unusual this season has been, the Knights played against Air Force AFTER their annual match with Navy, which has always been the last regular season game.

They were to oppose a Pac-12 team in Shreveport, but no one from that conference wanted to play. And no one else wanted to either. So the Independence Bowl was forced to cancel. This got head coach Jeff Monken angry as hell.

Well, to make a long story short, it was their good fortune that Tennessee had a series of COVID-related problems within their program that forced them to pull out of the Liberty Bowl. So that's how we got this matchup.

Army, as usual, can run the ball. They are fifth in the nation at 275 yards per game. Quarterback Tyhier Tyler, who's had 502 yards on the ground, suffered through a head-to-head hit against Air Force, taking him out, but he is set to play here, with Christian Anderson providing backup. It's a ball-handling job. He'll be fine. These guys are well-drilled enough to have finished 9-2 (6-4-1 ATS).

The Knights have allowed fewer passing yards than any other team in the nation, but it must be noted that their roster of opponents included many of the least productive passing teams in the country. They'll face an Air Raid-type attack from West Virginia, which is led by Bowling Green transfer Jarret Doege at quarterback. Doege threw for 2428 yards and 13 touchdowns. And there is a major rushing threat in Leddie Brown (945 yards). It is safe to say that Army hasn't faced a lot of offenses like theirs.

WVU was more than solid on defense this season, ranking sixth nationally in Total Defense at 308.6 yards a game. In the Big 12, however, they have opposed more wide-open teams for the most part. And they haven't encountered an option scheme like that of West Point. So there is the question as to whether they will be ready for something like this.

One thing we can say with a lot of certainty is that Army wants to be in this game. Monken's fury is evidence of that. And whether they are familiar with the opponent or not, they are second best in the country, allowing 14.9 points per game. We may surprise you here by advocating for the OVER, as the number is reasonable, but we like the idea of being on the side of the uber-disciplined Knights as well.

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Hornets and Mustangs. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ACC, and it's hosted by the Mustangs at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 156.5 points, with SMU being favored by -20 over Alabama State.</p><h3>ALABAMA STATE HORNETS VS SMU MUSTANGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Alabama State Hornets +20</p><p>This game will be played at Moody Coliseum at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ALABAMA STATE HORNETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Mustangs.</li><li>Even though we have SMU winning straight-up, we like Alabama State at +20.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Alabama State as Away Dogs</h3><h3>Alabama State Hornets Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Alabama State dropped to 2-4 on the season after a 77-59 loss to Cincinnati on Wednesday. The Hornets were heavy underdogs, entering the game at +29, but managed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>They trailed 46-33 at halftime and were outscored 31-26 in the second half. The combined points for the game were 136, falling short of the O/U line of 145.</p><p>Alabama State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 30.3% from the field and 23.3% from beyond the arc, finishing with 59 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.4%, though they did hit 85.7% of their free throws, going 12-for-14 from the line.</p> <p>Amarr Knox led the Hornets with 24 points, shooting 9-for-20 overall and 2-for-7 from three-point range. Simas Lukosius contributed 16 points, hitting 4-of-10 from deep, while Jizzle James added 13 points and 8 rebounds, connecting on 2-of-5 three-point attempts.</p><p>Alabama State's defense gave up 77 points, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field, hitting 31 of their 69 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 55% shooting, as the other team connected on 21 of 38 two-point shots.</p> <p>From three-point range, Alabama State's opponents shot 32%, making 10 of 31 attempts. The Hornets sent them to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 5 shots, shooting 41%. Alabama State also gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Mustangs Hold Strong at Home?</h3><h3>SMU Mustangs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>SMU improved to 2-4 on the season with a 77-60 road win over Washington State on Wednesday. The Mustangs, who entered the game as -4.5 favorites, covered the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>SMU trailed 31-27 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Cougars 50-29. The game’s total points of 137 fell short of the 160-point O/U line.</p><p>SMU's offense put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 42.4% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, hitting 84.2% of their attempts.</p> <p>On the offensive glass, the Mustangs grabbed 22 rebounds, with Samet Yiğitoğlu pulling down 11 boards. Boopie Miller led the team with 16 points and 5 assists, while Nate Calmese added 15 points and 6 assists, despite shooting 35.3% from the field.</p><p>Even with their defensive effort, SMU couldn't keep their opponent under 60 points, allowing them to shoot 36% from the field. The Mustangs gave up 11 two-point field goals on 24 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, SMU's defense held their opponent to 10 made threes on 33 attempts, a 30% success rate. They also sent them to the line 15 times, where they hit 8 free throws, shooting 53%. SMU allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

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