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<p>Betting on today's Penguins and Red Wings game? Catch the action at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, as the Red Wings hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Red Wings are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Penguins in a Eastern conference matchup.</p><h3>PITTSBURGH PENGUINS VS DETROIT RED WINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Red Wings -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 8:00 ET on Thursday, October 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:</h3><ul><li>With the Red Wings being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Red Wings.</li><li>Take the Red Wings on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Penguins (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Pittsburgh Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>The Penguins started the season with a 6-0 loss to the Rangers. Pittsburgh’s defense struggled from the start, allowing a goal just 2:24 into the first period. They were underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 6 goals, with the combined score reaching exactly that number. The Penguins’ record now stands at 0-1-0.</p> 

<p>Pittsburgh’s offense couldn’t get anything going, while their defense allowed goals in every period. The Rangers scored three times in the first period alone. The Penguins managed 29 shots on goal but failed to find the net.</p><p>Pittsburgh’s offense struggled to find the net in their 6-0 loss to the Rangers, despite firing 29 shots on goal. The Penguins were held scoreless and recorded 19 giveaways.</p> <p>None of the Penguins’ players found the net, and they went without a goal in all three periods. Pittsburgh finished the game with 0 assists.</p><p>The Penguins' defense struggled, allowing the first goal just 2:24 into the game. Despite Tristan Jarry making 35 saves with an 85.4% save percentage, Pittsburgh gave up 6 goals on 41 shots from the Rangers. The Penguins also recorded 4 takeaways and 23 hits.</p><h3>Can the Red Wings Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Penguins finished last season with a 41-32-9 record, placing 9th in the Eastern Conference with a 25-25 record in those games. In the Atlantic Division, they went 15-11, placing 5th. At home, they were 23-15-5, while on the road, they finished 18-19-4.</p> <p>As favorites, Pittsburgh went 18-6-4, but struggled against the puck line, going 9-19. As underdogs, they were 26-26-5 straight up and 14-40 against the puck line. Their over/under record was 46-36, with their games averaging 6.7 goals.</p><p>Heading into their season opener against Pittsburgh, Detroit is coming off a season where they ranked 9th in the NHL in scoring, averaging 3.4 goals per game. They were also strong on the power play, finishing 6th in power play goals. Interestingly, they ranked 7th in shorthanded goals, showing they were able to capitalize even when down a man.</p>

<p>Despite their offensive success, the Red Wings ranked 23rd in shots on goal, averaging 28.9 per game. This season, they’ll aim to improve in that area while maintaining their efficiency in converting opportunities.</p><p>Defensively, the Red Wings were ranked 23rd in the NHL last season, allowing 3.2 goals per game. They were 28th in takeaways and 27th in defensive hits, while opponents averaged 32.2 shots on goal per game, placing Detroit 23rd. Despite these numbers, they managed to record four shutouts, which ranked 5th in the league.</p>

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<p>There does appear to be a chance of rain for Sunday's Braves vs. Phillies game in Philadelphia, as the forecasted temperature is 86 degrees. Aaron Nola will start for the Phillies, and he is 80-56 overall. The Braves are 74-62 and they are starting Spencer Schwellenbach.</p>

<p>This NL East matchup has a first pitch set for 7:10 PM ET from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA. ESPN will be televising Sunday's game, and the Phillies are the betting favorite, with the money line odds of -142. The over/under line is at 8 runs, and the under is paying out at -106 compared to -115 for the over.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Phillies Moneyline -142</p><p>This game will be played at Citizens Bank Park at 7:10 ET on Sunday, September 1st.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE BRAVES VS PHILLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Phillies winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Braves to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Philadelphia picked up a 3-0 win over the Braves in the most recent game of this series. The Phillies had a two-run 1st inning and added their final run in the 7th. As for the Braves, they had their best scoring chance in the 3rd inning when they loaded the bases with no outs, but could only push across one run.</p>

<p>Zack Wheeler started for the Phillies and picked up the win, going seven innings and not giving up a run. He finished the game with seven strikeouts but issued five walks. Max Fried got the start for the Braves and took the loss, giving up three earned runs in seven innings of work.</p>

<p>Edmundo Sosa was the difference for the Phillies, as he homered twice, scored three times, and finished with two RBIs. Trea Turner also had a two-hit game and scored a run for Philadelphia.</p><h3>Braves Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 74-62, the Braves are six games behind the Phillies for the NL East lead. So far, they have gone 23-20 against other teams in the NL East. The Braves are on the road today, and they have gone 38-34 on the road compared to 36-28 at home.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Braves have gone 62-47 this season and 12-15 as the underdog. Atlanta has been doing well in series lately, as they are 23-15-5 overall and have won five straight series. They have also won three straight series on the road.</p><p>When betting the run line on the Braves, it has been a mixed bag this season. They have a run line record of 64-72, but they are 38-34 on the road. They have been favored in 109 of their games and are 48-61 against the run line in those contests. Their average run differential is +0.5 runs per game.</p><p>When the Braves play on the road this season, the over/under line has been set at 8 runs, and their games have averaged 8.2 runs per game. Overall, the over/under record for Atlanta games this season is 51-80, and when the line is set at 8 runs, their record is 8-13-1. So far this season, 58.1% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8 or higher.</p><p>Braves starter Spencer Schwellenbach comes into the game with a record of 5-6 and an ERA of 3.72. He has made 15 appearances this year and has turned in eight quality starts. Schwellenbach's most recent outing came against the Twins, where he went 4 2/3 innings, didn't allow a run, and finished with a no-decision. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight outings. The right-hander has been much better on the road, coming in with an ERA of 3.93 compared to 4.02 at home.</p><p>Marcell Ozuna has been the Braves' top hitter this season, batting .307 with 37 homers and 98 RBIs. His 98 RBIs are 3rd in the league. Matt Olson is also having a good season power-wise, as he has 25 homers, but his batting average is just .234. However, Olson has been hot of late, going 12/33 with four homers in his last eight games.</p>

<p>Overall, the Braves are 4th in home runs and are averaging 4.3 runs per game. They have been a better offensive team on the road this season, averaging 4.6 runs per contest. As a team, the Braves are batting .242, which is 11th in the league, and are 12th in slugging percentage.</p><h3>Phillies Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 80-56, the Phillies lead the NL East by six games over the Braves. The Phillies have gone 22-15 against other teams in the NL East. As the favorite, the Phillies are 68-41 this season and 45-22 as the favorite at home. So far, they have gone 46-25 at home and 34-31 on the road.</p>

<p>Philadelphia has won two straight series and has an overall series record of 23-15-6. Their record in the series vs. the Braves is 2-1 heading into today's game. The Phillies have gone 6-4 over their last 10 games.</p><p>When the Phillies win, they win big, with an average run margin of 4.0 runs per game. When they lose, they lose by an average of 3.7 runs per game. Their overall run line record is 66-70, and they are 33-38 against the run line at home. As the favorite, they are 52-57 against the run line, while as the underdog, they are 14-13. Their overall run differential is +0.8 runs per game, with a +1.2 run differential at home and a +0.4 run differential on the road.</p><p>Today's over/under line is set at 8 runs for the Philadelphia Phillies' home game against the Atlanta Braves. The Phillies have a combined run average of 8.8 runs per game this season and have an over/under record of 63-66. When the over/under line has been set at 8 runs this season, the Phillies have gone over the total in 17 games, under the total in 15 games, and pushed in one game.</p><p>Right-hander Aaron Nola gets the start for the Phillies today as he faces the Braves at home. Nola has made 27 starts this year and has a record of 12-6 with a 3.30 ERA. Coming into this game, he has a WHIP of 1.16 and has pitched one complete game shutout this year. Nola has turned in 17 quality starts and is averaging 8.28 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Nola picked up the win, going seven innings and not allowing a run against the Astros. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight starts.</p><p>Over his last six games, J.T. Realmuto has gone 8/24 with three homers and eight RBIs. Realmuto's recent surge has helped the Phillies offense, as Nick Castellanos has also homered three times in his last eight games but is batting just .233 over that stretch. For the season, Castellanos is hitting .290, and Realmuto is batting .279.</p>

<p>Philadelphia's offense has been one of the best in the league this season, as they are 8th in scoring at 4.8 runs per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 5.1 runs per contest. Overall, the Phillies are 3rd in batting average and have the 3rd best on-base percentage in the league. As a team, they are also 9th in homers.</p>

Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Pick & Prediction 9/1/24

<p>At 6:40 PM ET, the Giants and Marlins will square off in an NL matchup. Monday night's matchup is being played at loanDepot Park in Miami and features a Giants club that is 6-10 compared to the Marlins at 3-13. On the money line, the Giants are the slight favorite at -121.</p>

<p>The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs, and tonight's pitching matchup is Kyle Harrison for the Giants up against A.J. Puk for the Marlins. You can catch this one on NBCS.</p><h3>MIAMI MARLINS VS SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Marlins Moneyline +101</p><p>This game will be played at loanDepot Park at 6:40 ET on Monday, April 15th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE GIANTS VS MARLINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Marlins winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Marlins 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>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Rays, the Giants closed out the series with a 9-4 loss. San Francisco was actually the slight favorite on the money line going into the game but fell behind big early, as the Rays scored three times in the first.</p>

<p>Blake Snell had a really rough outing, giving up seven earned runs on six hits and issuing two walks. The Giants pulled him after just four innings of work. Michael Conforto hit a homer for the Giants but went just 1/4. The Giants also had three other players with two hits.</p><p>As the Giants are on the road today vs. the Marlins, they are looking to pick up a win, as they are currently 6-10 and in 4th place in the NL West. In the division, they are four games behind the Padres. So far, the Giants have been really struggling in night games, going 1-7.</p>

<p>When playing on the road, the Giants are 3-7 compared to 3-3 at home. San Francisco got a series win in their most recent matchup vs. the Rays. This season, the Giants are 3-4 as the favorite and 3-6 as the underdog.</p><p>San Francisco has been a solid run line bet on the road this season, going 6-4 against the run line. They have a run line record of 7-9 overall, and they have been a better bet as an underdog, going 6-3 against the run line. Their average run margin in winning games is +4.2, while their average run margin in losing games is -3.7.</p><p>The Giants have played in 16 games this season, and the over has hit in 10 of them. Their games have averaged 9.4 runs per game, and the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs in seven of their games. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, the over has hit in four of those games. Overall, the over/under line has been set at 8 runs on average for their games this season.</p><p>Kyle Harrison is on the mound for the Giants today against the Marlins. He has started 3 games this season, picking up a win in his first start and then taking a loss in his last outing. He has 18 strikeouts in 17 innings of work so far.</p><p>When it comes to the Giants' offensive projections, we have Jorge Soler leading the way with the 4th highest total hits projection on the team, as well as the top odds to hit a home run. His home run projection is 9th best in the league today. Wilmer Flores is next in terms of total hits, and he has the best odds to go deep on the team, with the 9th best odds in the league. Tom Murphy is 2nd in terms of home run projections for the Giants and his odds are 10th in the league. Austin Slater has the 2nd best total hits projection on the team, and his home run odds are 19th in the league. Jung Hoo Lee has the best total hits projection on the team, and his home run odds are 17th in the league.</p><h3>Marlins Records & Stats</h3><p>The Marlins will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Braves with a 9-7 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 7th inning before the Braves scored three runs in the top of the 9th. Miami was the +126 underdog at home going into the game.</p>

<p>Jesús Luzardo had a rough outing, giving up five earned runs on seven hits and issuing three walks. He also only lasted five innings, taking the loss. Offensively, the Marlins scored their seven runs on nine hits and only had one home run.</p><p>Miami is really struggling this season, as they have a record of 3-13 heading into today's game vs. the Giants. The Marlins are in 5th place in the NL East, seven games behind the Braves. So far, they have yet to win a series, going 0-5.</p>

<p>When playing at home, the Marlins are 1-9 compared to 2-4 on the road. Coming into today's game, they have been the underdog nine times and have a record of 3-6 in those games. As the favorite, Miami is 0-7 this season.</p><p>When betting the run line, the Miami Marlins have been a team to fade this season, as they are just 4-12 overall. They have been especially bad at home, going just 1-9 on the run line. The Marlins have been a better bet on the run line on the road, going 3-3. Miami has been an underdog in nine of their 13 games, and they are 4-5 on the run line in those games.</p><p>When the Miami Marlins play, the over/under line is set at an average of 8 runs per game. So far this season, the over/under record for the Marlins is 10-6. Their games have averaged 9.7 runs per game, and when the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs, the record is 6-3. The percentage of their games with an over/under line set at 8.5 runs is 18.8%. </p><p>After a rough outing in his first start of the season, A.J. Puk will be looking to bounce back at home against the Giants. Puk has taken the loss in each of his first two starts of the season, and in his last start, he went 4 2/3 innings, giving up 2 runs on 5 hits.</p><p>For the Marlins, we like Luis Arraez to have a good game at the plate. His hits projection is the 4th best in the league today, and his home run projection is 16th. Jazz Chisholm Jr. is our top projected home run hitter for the Marlins, and his home run projection is 9th best in the league today. If you are looking at a Marlins player to hit a home run, we also like Josh Bell, as his home run projection is 12th in the league today.</p>

San Francisco Giants vs Miami Marlins Betting Pick & Prediction 4/15/24

<p>First pitch for today's NL West matchup between the Diamondbacks and Rockies is set for 3:10 PM at Coors Field in Denver. The Diamondbacks head into the game with a record of 5-7 and will be facing a Rockies squad that is 3-9. This matchup can be seen on MLB.TV.</p>

<p>Looking at the forecast, the temperature is supposed to be in the low 50s with partly cloudy skies. The over/under line for the game is sitting at 12.5 runs, and Tommy Henry will be starting for the Diamondbacks up against Austin Gomber for the Rockies. Arizona is favored at -143 on the money line compared to +120 for the Rockies.</p><h3>COLORADO ROCKIES VS ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Rockies Moneyline +120</p><p>This game will be played at Coors Field at 3:10 ET on Wednesday, April 10th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE DIAMONDBACKS VS ROCKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rockies winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Rockies to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the under</li></ul><p>The Diamondbacks took down the Rockies by a score of 3-2 in the previous game of this series. Arizona was able to take advantage of their two home runs, while the Rockies didn't go deep a single time. Randal Grichuk and Corbin Carroll both went deep for the Diamondbacks.</p>

<p>Neither starter factored into the decision in this game, as Merrill Kelly went six innings and gave up two earned runs on six hits. Kevin Ginkel picked up the save, while Cal Quantrill took the loss for the Rockies. Quantrill also gave up two runs and went six innings.</p>

<p>Gabriel Moreno had a big game at the plate for the Diamondbacks, going 4/5 with two doubles. Christian Walker also drove in a run for Arizona. As for the Rockies, three different players had two hits, but none of them drove in a run.</p><h3>Diamondbacks Records & Stats</h3><p>Arizona is currently in 2nd place in the NL West, but they are tied with the Padres and trail the Dodgers by four games. They have gone 4-2 against division opponents and are 5-7 overall. So far this season, they have gone 4-3 at home and 1-4 on the road. In the series they are currently playing, they have split the first two games and have lost two series in a row.</p>

<p>Against the Rockies, they have split the first two games and are 1-0 in the series. Overall, they are 4-2 as the favorite and 1-5 as the underdog.</p><p>The Diamondbacks have been a solid run line bet so far this season, going 7-5. They have been especially good at home, going 5-2 on the run line. Their average run differential on the season is +1.2, but on the road, they have been outscored by an average of 1.2 runs per game. They have been a better run line bet as the underdog, going 4-2, compared to 3-3 as the favorite.</p><p>The Arizona Diamondbacks have played 12 games this season with an average over/under line of 9 runs per game. Their combined run average for the season is 10.2 runs per game, and their over/under record is 7-5. However, none of their games have had an over/under line set at 12.5 runs, and their games have been averaging 10.2 runs per game.</p><p>Tommy Henry is on the mound for the Diamondbacks as they take on the Rockies on the road. He is looking to bounce back from a tough outing in his last start, where he took the loss vs. the Rockies. In that game, he went 4 innings, allowing 5 runs on 6 hits. In his first start of the season, he went 5 innings and gave up 2 runs on 6 hits.</p><p>For the Diamondbacks, we like Lourdes Gurriel Jr. to have a good game at the plate, as his hits projection is the highest on the team and 23rd best in the league today. His home run projection is 2nd best on the team and 15th best in the league. Christian Walker has the top home run projection on the team and Blaze Alexander has the 3rd best odds to hit a home run for the Diamondbacks.</p><h3>Rockies Records & Stats</h3><p>Colorado has struggled in the early going, as they are just 3-9 overall and are currently in last place in the NL West. They are six games behind the Dodgers for the division lead and have gone just 2-4 against division opponents. The Rockies have also struggled in night games, going just 1-5.</p>

<p>At home, Colorado has gone just 2-3, compared to a 1-6 mark on the road. They have also struggled in series, as they have lost each of their last three series and are currently down 1-0 in their series against the Diamondbacks.</p><p>The Rockies have been a solid bet against the run line this season, going 6-6 overall. They have been particularly profitable at home, where they are 4-1 against the run line. Their run line record as an underdog is also 6-6. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.3, while their average run margin in losing games is -4.8.</p><p>The Rockies have an over/under record of 8-4 this season, and the average over/under line for their games is 10 runs. Their combined run average is 11.2 runs per game, and the over/under line for today's game against the Diamondbacks is set at 12.5 runs. So far this season, the Rockies have played 11 games with over/under lines set lower than 12.5 runs, and the over has hit in seven of those games.</p><p>Coming into his third start of the season, Austin Gomber is still looking for his first win. He has a no-decision in each of his first two outings, with his most recent start coming on the road against the Diamondbacks. Gomber went 4 2/3 innings in that one, giving up 4 runs on 6 hits and 3 walks.</p><p>When looking at the Rockies' player projections, we see that Charlie Blackmon has the highest total hits projection on the team and his hits projection is 12th best in the league today. Kris Bryant has the top home run projection for the Rockies and it is 15th best in the league. Brendan Rodgers has the 2nd best total hits projection on the team, while Elehuris Montero is 2nd in terms of home run projections for the Rockies.</p>

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