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<p>Arkansas State comes into this week nine matchup as the -7 point favorite over the Troy Trojans. The game is set for 7:00 ET at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, with ESPN+ handling the television broadcast. The over/under line is currently 51.5 points. The Red Wolves have a 4-3 record for the season, while Troy is looking to improve on their 1-6 record.</p><h3>TROY TROJANS VS ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Troy Trojans +7</p><p>This game will be played at Centennial Bank Stadium at 7:00 ET on Saturday, October 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TROY TROJANS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Arkansas State Red Wolves winning this one by a score of 32 to 27</li><li>Even though we like the Arkansas State Red Wolves to win, our ATS pick is to take the Troy Trojans at +7</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 51.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Troy Trojans Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>At 1-6 this season, Troy is ranked 108th in our CFB power rankings. They have a 0.9% chance of reaching bowl eligibility. On the road, they are 0-3, and they’ve gone 0-3 at home. So far, Troy has been favored in two games but lost both matchups.</p> <p></p><p>Troy’s ATS record is 1-5, with an average scoring margin of -8.4 points per game. They are 0-2 against the spread as favorites and 1-3 as underdogs.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week’s game is 51.5 points. Troy’s games have averaged 46.4 points, with an average line of 49.2 points. Their over/under record is 2-4 this season.</p><p>Heading into week 9, Troy’s offense ranks 109th in our power rankings, averaging 19 points per game. They are also 94th in rushing, with 121.9 yards per game. Damien Taylor leads the ground attack with 422 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry, and has scored two touchdowns.</p> <p>Quarterback Goose Crowder has thrown for 546 yards with five touchdowns and no interceptions, posting a passer rating of 122. Troy ranks 21st in third-down conversions, converting 45.7% of their attempts. Devonte Ross has 625 receiving yards and eight touchdowns on 38 catches.</p><p>Troy's defense is allowing 27.4 points per game this season, including 25 points in their recent 25-9 loss to South Alabama. They gave up 319 total yards, with 161 rushing yards on 39 attempts and 158 passing yards.</p> <p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 180.9 rushing yards per game against Troy, while quarterbacks have posted a 99.7 passer rating, completing 71.4% of their passes for an average of 193 yards per game.</p><h3>Are The Arkansas State Red Wolves Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Arkansas State enters Week 9 with a 4-3 record, hosting Troy. They are 2-0 at home and rank 109th in our CFB power rankings. The Red Wolves have a 69.3% chance of becoming bowl-eligible, according to projections.</p> <p></p><p>They’ve been favored in two games this season, going 2-0 in those matchups. Their average scoring margin is -8.9 points per game, and they are 3-3 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is set at 51.5 points. Arkansas State’s games have averaged 54 points, and their over/under record is 2-4, with an average line of 58.3 points.</p><p>Heading into week 9, Arkansas State’s offense is averaging 22.6 points per game, placing them 78th nationally. They are ranked 89th in our offensive power rankings. Jaylen Raynor, their quarterback, has thrown for 1,518 yards, with the team ranking 17th in passing attempts per game. Raynor has seven touchdowns and six interceptions, with a passer rating of 78.</p><p></p><p>Arkansas State is 21st in completions per game and averages 236.6 passing yards. Their third-down conversion rate is 39.3%. On the ground, they average 137.7 rushing yards per game. Ja'Quez Cross leads the rushing attack with 334 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry. Corey Rucker has 510 receiving yards and three touchdowns.</p><p>Arkansas State's defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 31.4 points per game. In their recent game against Southern Miss, they gave up 28 points, allowing 369 total yards, including 182 rushing yards and 187 passing yards, though they did manage to force an interception.</p> <p>Opponents have averaged 221.7 rushing yards per game against Arkansas State, while quarterbacks have posted a 91.5 passer rating, completing 64.7% of their passes for an average of 226 yards per game.</p>

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<p>At 10:10 PM ET, the Cubs and Dodgers will square off in an NL matchup. This one is taking place at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, and the Dodgers are the heavy favorites on the money line, with their odds sitting at -162 compared to the Cubs at +138. The over/under line is sitting at 7.5 runs.</p>

<p>Chicago comes in with a record of 74-70 and they are 2nd in the NL Central, while the Dodgers are 1st in the NL West with a record of 86-58. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is starting for the Dodgers, and he is facing off against Shota Imanaga for the Cubs. TBS will be televising this game.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS CHICAGO CUBS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline -162</p><p>This game will be played at Dodger Stadium at 10:10 ET on Tuesday, September 10th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE CUBS VS DODGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Dodgers winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Cubs 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 a 10-4 win over the Dodgers in the most recent game of this series. The Cubs had a huge 1st inning, scoring three of their ten runs. As for the Dodgers, they scored their first run in the 4th and added their final three runs in the 5th.</p>

<p>Kyle Hendricks only went 4 1/3 innings for the Cubs but gave up just two hits and two earned runs. Keegan Thompson got the win out of the bullpen. Walker Buehler had a rough outing for the Dodgers, giving up five earned runs in five innings of work.</p>

<p>At the plate, the Cubs were led by Michael Busch, who went 4/5 with a home run and three RBIs. Cody Bellinger also homered for Chicago, going 2/4 with three RBIs.</p><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 74-70, the Cubs are 8.5 games behind the Brewers for the NL Central lead. Chicago will be on the road today vs. the Dodgers, and they lead the series 1-0. The Cubs have gone just 21-28 against other NL Central teams this year.</p>

<p>Chicago has won two straight games, and they are 6-4 across their last 10. On the road, the Cubs have won seven straight games, and their overall road record is 36-37. As the underdog, the Cubs are 22-27 this year and 38-33 as the favorite.</p><p>Chicago has been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 71-73 overall. The Cubs have been especially good on the run line on the road, where they are 44-29. Their average run differential on the road is +0.3 runs per game. They have covered the run line in three straight road games and are 48-25 against the run line as an underdog this season.</p><p>The Chicago Cubs are on the road today against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with the Over/Under line set at 7.5 runs. The Cubs have played in 99 games this season with Over/Under lines set higher than 7.5 runs, which accounts for 68.8% of their games. Their average combined run average for the season is 8.7 runs per game, and their Over/Under record is 66-73 overall.</p><p>Shota Imanaga gets the start for the Cubs today as he faces the Dodgers on the road. He has made 26 starts this season and has a record of 12-3 with a 2.99 ERA. Imanaga's WHIP for the season is currently 1.02, and he has turned in 16 quality starts. In his last outing, Imanaga didn't give up a run, picking up the win against the Pirates. He went seven innings in that outing. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight starts. Imanaga has been much better on the road, coming in with a record of 7-1 and 3.37 ERA compared to 5-2 with a 3.89 ERA at home.</p><p>So far this season, the Cubs are averaging 4.5 runs per game, which is 13th in the league. They have been a better offensive team on the road, averaging 5.1 runs per game. As a team, the Cubs are batting .240, which is 15th in the league, and are also 17th in home runs. Chicago's offense has been good at avoiding strikeouts, as they have the 15th fewest strikeouts in the league.</p>

<p>Over his last five games, Cody Bellinger has gone 6/17 with two home runs. For the season, Ian Happ leads the Cubs with 23 homers and is batting .245. Happ is also on a three-game hitting streak. Seiya Suzuki is 2nd on the team with 19 homers and is batting .270.</p><h3>Dodgers Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 86-58, the Dodgers lead the NL West by 5.5 games over the Padres. The Dodgers are looking to bounce back today, as they lost the series opener vs. the Cubs. So far, they have gone 24-19 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Dodgers are 47-26 this season, and they have gone 39-32 on the road. As the favorite, the Dodgers are 81-47 this season, and they are 46-26 as the favorite at home. Los Angeles' overall series record is 28-17-3.</p><p>The Dodgers have been a solid run line team this season, going 72-72 overall. They have been slightly better at home, going 37-36 compared to 35-36 on the road. Their average run margin for the season is +0.8 runs per game, and they have been a favorite in most games, going 65-63. Their average run margin in wins is +3.6 runs per game, while their average run margin in losses is -3.4 runs per game.</p><p>The Los Angeles Dodgers have an over/under record of 77-64 this season, with an average combined run average of 9.2 runs per game. The over/under line for today's game against the Chicago Cubs is set at 7.5 runs. The Dodgers have played 119 games this season with over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs, which accounts for 82.6% of their games. Their record in games with an over/under line of 7.5 runs is 13-9.</p><p>Right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces off against the Cubs. He has made 14 starts this season and has a record of 6-2 with a 2.92 ERA. Yamamoto's WHIP for the season is currently 1.07. In his 14 starts, he has turned in seven quality starts and is averaging 10.22 strikeouts per nine innings. Yamamoto's last outing came on June 15th, where he finished with a no-decision after going two innings and not giving up a run. Before that, he had gone seven innings without giving up a run in two straight outings.</p><p>Shohei Ohtani comes into the game as the league's 2nd leading home run hitter, with 46 homers this season. He is also 3rd in the league in RBIs, with 101. Ohtani is batting .292 for the season and has a strong on-base percentage of .376. Teoscar Hernandez is also a big power threat in the Dodgers lineup, as he is 2nd on the team with 28 homers and has driven in 87 runs.</p>

<p>Los Angeles has been swinging the bats well of late, with Mookie Betts hitting .409 over his last six games, including three homers. Betts is also on a nine-game hitting streak. As a team, the Dodgers are 3rd in the league in scoring at 5 runs per game and have a team batting average of .254.</p>

Chicago Cubs vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/10/24

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
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<p>The Dukes and Tigers are set to face off at 8:00 ET on FloC. The Tigers will host the game at TU Arena in Towson, MD. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 137.5 points, with Towson being favored by -4.5 over James Madison.</p><h3>JAMES MADISON DUKES VS TOWSON TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Towson Tigers -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at TU Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TOWSON TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Tigers.</li><li>Not only will Towson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Dukes Defense Show Up in Towson?</h3><h3>James Madison Dukes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Dukes fell 83-69 to Norfolk State on Saturday, November 9th, in an away game where they were favored by 5 points. The total points for the game reached 152, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.</p> 

<p>James Madison led 33-32 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 51 points while scoring 36.</p><p>James Madison struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.1% overall, with a 31% mark from beyond the arc (13/42). They also hit only 55.6% of their free throws. Despite the shooting woes, they managed to grab 19 offensive rebounds, helping them to 69 points.</p> <p>Christian Ings led the way with 22 points, hitting 7 of 11 shots, including 2 of 3 from deep. Bryce Lindsay added 21 points, connecting on 5 of 11 three-point attempts, while AJ Smith contributed a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds.</p><p>James Madison's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 60% shooting. They allowed 27 made field goals on 45 attempts.</p> <p>The Dukes gave up 20 two-point baskets on 30 attempts (66%) and 7 threes on 15 attempts (46%). Their opponent also went 22/29 from the free-throw line (75%).</p><h3>Can the Tigers Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Towson Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Tigers fell to South Carolina 80-54 on Tuesday, November 12th. Towson was +7.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they did not cover the spread. The total points for the game was 134, just under the O/U line of 136.</p> 

<p>Towson trailed 43-26 at halftime and couldn’t mount a comeback in the 2nd half, scoring 28 points while allowing 37.</p><p>Towson's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 54 points on 29.6% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%, with a dismal 20% from beyond the arc, hitting only 5 of 25 attempts. They also shot 58.6% from the free-throw line, connecting on 17 of 29 attempts.</p> <p>Offensive rebounding was a bright spot, as they grabbed 15 boards on that end, but they recorded just 5 assists as a team. Collin Murray-Boyles led the way, scoring 27 points on 9 of 12 shooting, while Jacobi Wright added 16 points, hitting 3 of 7 from three-point range.</p><p>Despite shooting just 28% from beyond the arc, Towson put up 80 points in their last game, thanks to their strong performance inside. The Tigers hit 64% of their two-point shots, going 20/31 from inside the arc.</p> <p>Towson also got to the free-throw line 30 times, converting 73% of their attempts. They grabbed 10 offensive rebounds, giving them extra opportunities to score.</p>

James Madison Dukes vs Towson Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

Major League Baseball (MLB) might not be the most popular sport in the world to wager on, but it still presents a really good betting option. MLB betting comes in many different forms, and this is a season that presents plenty of betting opportunities as well.

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.

Knowing the best MLB betting sites &amp; sportsbooks is also important if you plan to bet on MLB, and this article will explore that as well. By the time you are done reading this article, you should be ready to bet on baseball.
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The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

This article will not only cover the best NFL betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but will also provide some tips on how to bet on the NFL.
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Knowing where to find the best NFL sportsbooks is a big key if you want to have some success when wagering on this sport. Here are six of the best NFL sportsbooks to use, and all of them are going to be a little bit different.

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<p>In this National League matchup, the Phillies (90-72, 49-32 home) play host to the Diamondbacks (84-78, 41-40 away) at Citizens Bank Park. Taking the mound for the Phillies is Aaron Nola, while the Diamondbacks will go with Merrill Kelly. Check out my pick for two of this Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks matchup.</p><h3>ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks +141</p><p>This game will be played at Citizens Bank Park at 8:07 ET on Tuesday, October 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS:</h3><ul><li>In their last five games, the Diamondbacks have a record of 4-1.</li><li>Over their last ten games on the road, Arizona has a straight-up record of 7-3.</li><li>Opponents are hitting just .176 against Merrill Kelly in his last five starts.</li></ul><h3>ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS LOOK TO CONTINUE WINNING WAYS ON THE ROAD</h3><p>Looking to snap a four game losing streak, the Diamondbacks are in 2nd place in the NL West. Arizona's overall record sits at 84-78 while going 41-40 on the road and 43-38 at home, respectively. So far, they have played in 55 series, and have gone 31-21-3.</p><p><p>Merrill Kelly is off to a strong start for the Diamondbacks, boasting a 12-8 record and a 3.29 ERA in 31 appearances. His 9.47 K/9 rate and .289 OBP are also impressive, as is his 3.85 FIP.</p></p><p>Merrill Kelly recently earned a victory in a 11-2 rout of the Dodgers, completing 6 1/3 frames without surrendering any runs or hits. The right-hander notched a quality start in his latest performance, continuing his impressive 2021 campaign.</p><p>Over their last five games, the Diamondbacks are ranked 21st in the league in scoring at 1.2 runs per game. Their season-long scoring average of 4.6 per contest puts them 14th in baseball. In terms of on-base percentage, Arizona is 10th, with an OBP currently sitting at .322. The team's collective batting average is .250 (10th).</p><p>The Diamondbacks have seen Gabriel Moreno's offensive production over the last ten games, with three home runs and a season-long total of seven. His batting average is currently at .284, making him a key contributor to the team's offense.</p><h3>WILL THE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Through 162 games, the Phillies have a record of 90-72. This mark includes going 31-19-4 across their 54 series. Currently, Philadelphia is 2nd in the NL East and have a 49-32 record at home while going 41-40 on the road. So far, the Phillies have gone 53-44 against teams with above .500 records.</p><p><p>Today marks Aaron Nola's 35th outing of the season, and he has compiled a 12-9 record thus far. His ERA currently stands at 4.46, with an opposing OBP of .276. The right-hander has struck out 202 batters and holds a WHIP of 1.15. When playing away from home, Nola's ERA is 5.89 compared to 3.28 in his home ballpark.</p></p><p>Aaron Nola earned a victory in his latest outing, as the Phillies defeated the Braves 10-2. The right-hander surrendered two runs and six hits over seven innings of work.</p><p>This season, the Phillies are 8th in the league at 4.9 runs per game. Over their last ten games, they have a combined batting average of .234 (19th) leading to 5 runs per contest. Overall, they are generating 3.2 walks per game compared to 9 strikeouts. Philadelphia's on-base percentage of .327 has them 7th in the MLB.</p><p>Kyle Schwarber is the Phillies' home-run king in 2023, having blasted 47 long balls and driving in 104 runs. His slugging percentage for the season is a robust .474.</p>

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