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<p>The Phillies and Dodgers are set to square off in an NL matchup at 10:10 PM ET at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The money line odds have the Dodgers as the favorite, with their line sitting at -132 compared to the Phillies at +112. The over/under line is currently 8 runs.</p>

<p>MLBN will be televising Monday's matchup, and Aaron Nola will be on the mound for the Phillies, while the Dodgers are starting Tyler Glasnow. Philadelphia is currently 1st in the NL East, while the Dodgers are 1st in the NL West. Los Angeles has won two straight, while the Phillies are 66-45 overall.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline -132</p><p>This game will be played at Dodger Stadium at 10:10 ET on Monday, August 5th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE PHILLIES 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 Phillies to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Phillies Records & Stats</h3><p>Bryce Harper and the Phillies are coming off a big 6-0 win over the Mariners to close out their series. Harper was hot at the plate, going 3/4 with a homer and two RBIs. The Phillies really broke things open with a five-run 8th inning. Looking at the betting lines going into the game, the Phillies were the slight underdog at -125.</p>

<p>Zack Wheeler started for the Athletics, going eight innings and didn't give up a run. He also issued just one walk and struck out nine Mariners batters. Philadelphia's bullpen closed things out with a scoreless 9th inning.</p><p>Philadelphia takes on the Dodgers today with an overall record of 66-45, putting them in 1st place in the NL East. They currently lead the Braves by 6.0 games heading into today's road matchup. The Phillies lost two of three games in their most recent series vs. the Mariners.</p>

<p>At home, the Phillies have gone 38-21 this season, and they are just above .500 at 28-24 on the road. Looking at how they have fared as the underdog, the Phillies are 8-10 as the underdog overall and 7-8 as the underdog on the road. Philadelphia's overall series record is 19-14-5, but they have dropped six straight series.</p><p>The Phillies' run line record is 55-56 this season, with a run differential of +0.9 runs per game. They are 27-25 against the run line on the road, where they have a run differential of +0.4 runs per game. They have covered the run line in two straight road games and are 9-9 against the run line as an underdog.</p><p>The Phillies are on the road today against the Dodgers, and the O/U line is set at 8 runs. So far this season, the Phillies have played in games with an average of 8.8 runs per game. Their O/U record for the season is 51-55, and when the line is set at 8 runs, their record is 16-13-1. In 45.0% of their games, the O/U line has been set higher than 8 runs.</p><p>Right-hander Aaron Nola gets the start for the Phillies today as he faces the Dodgers on the road. He has made 22 starts this season and has a record of 11-4 with a 3.43 ERA. Nola's WHIP for the season is currently 1.09. Out of his 22 appearances, Nola has turned in 15 quality starts, one shutout, and one complete game. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had turned in three straight starts with four earned runs allowed. Nola has not taken a loss since June 28th.</p><p>Philadelphia comes into today's game as one of the best home run hitting teams in the league, as they are 7th in the league in homers and are also 7th in the league in runs scored, at 4.9 runs per game. The Phillies have been even better at home, averaging 5.3 runs per game. Overall, they are batting .255 as a team, which is 6th in the league.</p>

<p>Over his last eight games, Kyle Schwarber has been on a tear, going 11/29 with four homers and seven RBIs. Schwarber's 23 homers this season is 2nd on the team and 9th in the league. Overall, he is batting just .251. Alec Bohm comes into the game on a six-game hitting streak and is batting .295 for the season. His 77 RBIs is the best mark on the team and 8th in the league.</p><h3>Dodgers Records & Stats</h3><p>The Dodgers's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Athletics, closing out their series with a 3-2 win. After allowing two runs to the Athletics in the bottom of the first, the Dodgers responded with two runs of their own. Los Angeles went on to add another run in the 3rd inning and closed out the scoring with a 3rd run in the 4th.</p>

<p>Alex Vesia picked up the win out of the bullpen for the Dodgers, and Anthony Banda got the save. The Dodgers also got a good spot start from River Ryan, who went 4 2/3 innings, and allowed just two runs on five hits. He only had four strikeouts in the outing and took the loss.</p><p>Los Angeles opens their series vs. the Phillies having won two straight games, and they lead the NL West by 4.5 games over the Padres. This season, the Dodgers are 21-18 in divisional games and are 65-47 overall. Los Angeles closed out their series vs. the Athletics with a win and took the series 2-1.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Dodgers are 61-37 this season, and they are 33-20 when favored at home. Los Angeles' overall home record is 34-20 compared to a 31-27 mark on the road. So far, they have struggled as the underdog, going just 4-10 this season. The Dodgers' overall series record is 21-16-1.</p><p>When the Dodgers win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.8 runs per game. However, when they lose, they tend to lose big, with an average run margin of -3.2 runs per game. Overall, their run line record is 54-58, with a run line record of 25-29 at home and 29-29 on the road. As the favorite, they are 48-50 against the run line, while as the underdog, they are 6-8.</p><p>When the Dodgers play at home, the over/under line is set at 8 runs, which is below their season average of 9 runs per game. Their over/under record for the season is 59-53, and when the line is set at 8 runs, they have gone 6-10. So far this season, 68.8% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8 runs.</p><p>Through 20 starts, Tyler Glasnow has a record of 8-6 and an ERA of 3.50. He has made 12 quality starts this year and is averaging 11.53 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Glasnow finished with a no-decision, giving up three earned runs in seven innings of work. Looking back further, he has finished with a no-decision in three straight outings. Opponents have hit .177 this year off Glasnow, and he has allowed a total of 14 home runs. At home, his ERA is 4.03 compared to 4.09 on the road.</p><p>Shohei Ohtani has been one of the league's top power hitters this season, as his 33 home runs are 2nd in the league and lead the Dodgers. Ohtani is also batting .306 for the season and has driven in 79 runs, which is 6th in the MLB. However, he has gone just 5/28 in his last seven games. Teoscar Hernandez has also been a big power threat for the Dodgers, as he is 2nd on the team with 23 homers and has gone 2/7 in his last seven games.</p>

<p>As a team, the Dodgers have been one of the top offenses in the league, averaging 4.9 runs per game, which is 6th in the league. They are also 3rd in home runs and have the league's 3rd best OPS. Currently, they have four players on a hitting streak, with Gavin Lux's nine-game streak leading the way.</p>

Philadelphia Phillies vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Pick & Prediction 8/5/24

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<p>Looking to win big? The Highlanders and Wildcats face off at 8:30 ET on None. The Wildcats are hosting the game at Finneran Pavilion in Villanova, PA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 138.5 points, with Villanova being favored by -21.5 over NJIT.</p><h3>NJIT HIGHLANDERS VS VILLANOVA WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: NJIT Highlanders +21.5</p><p>This game will be played at Finneran Pavilion at 8:30 ET on Friday, November 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NJIT HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Villanova winning straight-up, we like NJIT at +21.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Highlanders Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>On Monday, November 4th, the NJIT Highlanders narrowly lost to the Penn Quakers, 58-57, in their season opener. Despite being +8.5 point underdogs, NJIT kept the game closer than expected, covering the spread. The total points for the game were 115, falling well short of the 144-point over/under line.</p> <p>NJIT looked strong early on, leading 34-22 at halftime. However, they struggled in the second half, scoring just 23 points while allowing Penn to put up 36 points, leading to the narrow loss.</p><p>NJIT's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 57 points on 37% shooting from the field. They hit 29.2% from three-point range, connecting on 7 of 24 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 44.4%.</p> <p>Tariq Francis and Sebastian Robinson each scored 20 points, with Robinson adding 9 rebounds. Dylan Williams contributed 17 points, hitting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc, while Ethan Roberts chipped in 15 points despite shooting 1 of 5 from three.</p><p>Even with NJIT's strong defensive effort, holding their opponent to 58 points on 37% shooting, the Highlanders couldn't come away with the win. They limited the damage inside, allowing just 13 two-point field goals on 30 attempts (43%).</p> <p>From beyond the arc, NJIT's defense held their opponent to 7 made threes on 24 attempts (29%). The Highlanders also sent them to the line 13 times, where they converted 10 free throws (76%). NJIT gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Villanova Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Villanova's season got off to a rocky start with a 90-80 loss to Columbia on Wednesday. The Wildcats were heavy favorites, entering the game as -16.5 point favorites, but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Villanova trailed 39-37 at halftime and struggled defensively in the second half, allowing 51 points while scoring 43. The total points for the game reached 170, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.</p><p>Villanova put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 45% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.3%. They hit 11 threes at a 34.4% clip, while connecting on 57.1% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they were nearly automatic, going 15-for-17 for an 88.2% rate.</p> <p>Eric Dixon led the way with 33 points, shooting 11-for-16 overall and 5-for-7 from beyond the arc. Avery Brown also had an efficient night, hitting 5 of 7 shots and making his only three-point attempt. Villanova recorded 16 assists and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds in the win.</p><p>Villanova's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 90 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 45% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 57% shooting, with the other team hitting 16 of 28 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Villanova's opponents made 11 of 32 shots, good for 34%. The Wildcats also sent them to the line 17 times, where they converted 15 free throws at an 88% clip. Villanova allowed 13 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

NJIT Highlanders vs Villanova Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/8/24

<p>ESPN will broadcast the week nine non-conference matchup between the Chiefs and Buccaneers, taking place at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The game is set for 8:15 ET on Monday, November 4th. The Chiefs are heavily favored at -438 on the money line and -8.5 on the point spread. The over/under line is at 45.5 points.</p><h3>TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS VS KANSAS CITY CHIEFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Tampa Bay Buccaneers +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Arrowhead Stadium at 8:15 ET on Monday, November 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Chiefs winning this one by a score of 29 to 23</li><li>Even though we like the Chiefs to win, our ATS pick is to take the Buccaneers at +8.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 45.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Buccaneers Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>After a week 6 win over the Saints, the Buccaneers have now dropped two straight, including a 31-26 home loss to the Falcons in week 8. Tampa Bay was a 1.5-point underdog in that game and failed to cover the spread, bringing their record to 4-4 both straight up and against the spread. The Bucs rank 12th in our NFL power rankings and have a 48% chance of making the playoffs, according to our projections.</p> <p>So far, Tampa Bay has an average scoring margin of +2.8 points per game and an O/U record of 6-2, with the over hitting in five straight games. Their contests have averaged 56 points, well above the 45.2-point average line. In division play, the Bucs are 1-2, but they have a 4-2 record against the NFC. They are 2-3 at home and 2-1 on the road.</p><p>Heading into week 9, the Buccaneers are 6th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 29.4 points per game, which ranks 4th in the NFL. They are also 4th in the league in yards per game (389.5) and 2nd in passing yards per game, with 258.5 on 35.5 attempts per game. On the ground, they rank 18th in rushing attempts and 10th in rushing yards per game, averaging 131 yards.</p> <p>In week 8, Baker Mayfield threw for 330 yards and 3 touchdowns, completing 37 of 50 passes without an interception. Cade Otton led the team with 9 catches for 81 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Bucky Irving had 44 rushing yards on 9 carries. The Bucs converted 9 of 14 third downs and scored on all 3 of their red zone trips.</p><p>In their 31-26 loss to the Falcons, the Buccaneers' defense struggled to defend the big play in the passing game, as Atlanta averaged 9.1 yards per attempt and completed 79.3% of their passes. Tampa Bay allowed four passing touchdowns and gave up 265 yards through the air. They also struggled on third down, allowing the Falcons to convert 50% of their third down attempts.<p></p>On the positive side, Tampa Bay's defense did generate two sacks and had a +4 differential in both quarterback hits and tackles for loss. However, the Falcons' ability to connect on several big plays in the passing game contributed to the Buccaneers' defeat.</p><h3>Are The Chiefs Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>The Chiefs enter week 9 with a perfect 7-0 record, giving them a 99.9% chance of making the playoffs and a 96.4% chance of winning the AFC West. They currently rank 4th in our NFL power rankings. Against the spread, Kansas City is 4-2-1, with a +7.1 scoring margin this season.</p> <p>In week 8, the Chiefs beat the Raiders 27-20 but couldn’t cover the 8.5-point spread. The combined score of 47 points went over the 43-point line. In week 7, Kansas City covered as 2.5-point underdogs, beating the 49ers 28-18.</p><p>Patrick Mahomes bounced back in week 8, posting a passer rating of 96 after completing 27 of 38 passes for 262 yards and two touchdowns against the Raiders. He had struggled in weeks 6 and 7, throwing three interceptions without a touchdown. Kareem Hunt led the rushing attack with 59 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries, while Travis Kelce had 10 receptions for 90 yards and a touchdown. Kansas City converted 12 of 16 third-down attempts and scored on 3 of 4 red zone trips.</p> <p>Heading into week 9, the Chiefs rank 9th in the NFL with 24.7 points per game and 10th in total offense, averaging 348 yards per contest. They are 11th in passing yards and 13th in rushing, with Mahomes averaging 225.9 passing yards per game. Kansas City has been strong on third downs, converting 50.5% of their attempts, which ranks 2nd in the league.</p><p>In their 27-20 win over the Raiders, the Chiefs' defense allowed just 33 rushing yards on 21 attempts, giving up only 1.6 yards per attempt on the ground. Against the pass, they allowed 195 yards, with Las Vegas completing 80% of their passes. The Chiefs' defense recorded five sacks and held the Raiders to just 20 points, despite allowing two passing touchdowns.<p></p>On third downs, the Chiefs allowed the Raiders to convert 46.2% of their chances. Kansas City's defense also forced the Raiders into negative plays, as they won the tackles for loss and QB hit differentials in the game.</p>

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Kansas City Chiefs Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24

Southpaw starters take center stage for Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN when the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Diego Padres meet at Petco Park to round out this weekend series. It will be Kwang Hyun Kim for the Redbirds and Ryan Weathers for the Friars as San Diego is slotted in the -125 range with a total of 7 at the <strong><a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/us/">top US sportsbook</a></strong> BetUS.

Let’s take a look at the only night game on the board for Sunday and see if we can find a good bet.
<h2><strong><u>St. Louis Cardinals</u></strong></h2>
The Cardinals did not get a very good start from Adam Wainwright on Saturday. With Kwang Hyun Kim not able to work very deep into games, the Cardinals will have to hope that he is efficient with his pitches against a very tough San Diego lineup. The Padres have one of the highest walk rates in baseball, but Kim has only walked 17 batters in his 62 MLB innings.

Kim has only thrown 23 innings over his five starts, but has a 2.74 ERA with a 2.37 FIP. He’s seen a nice strikeout rate increase and it seems pretty legit based on his swinging strike rate and just the overall improved quality of his stuff. Remember that Kim, an import from the KBO, got to spend his first season in a new country dealing with the pandemic and probably an even higher degree of isolation with things closed and the weird schedule for the baseball season.

The Cardinals offense is a below average unit once again, but this is a group doing a better job of making more hard contact than in past seasons. St. Louis entered Saturday’s game with a 95 wRC+ and didn’t make many strides in terms of improving that number, but they have made better contact this season and should see some positive regression as we go forward.

It wasn’t on display in Saturday’s game, though a lot of balls were hit over fielder’s heads, but the Cardinals do grade as one of the better defensive teams in baseball. That should always be a factor in your handicapping, especially with a guy like Kim, who has seen a nice K% bump, but that could regress at any time.
<h2><strong><u>San Diego Padres</u></strong></h2>
Saturday’s offensive explosion should not have come as a big surprise. When you look at the Padres, there are a lot of things that you notice, including their contact quality as a team and how they’ve underachieved badly in light of it. San Diego is a team that makes a lot of hard contact, but has ranked in the bottom five in batting average on high-velocity batted balls.

When that does come around and gets up to where it should be, the Padres are going to be quite a juggernaut. They already have one of the best bullpens in baseball, which is almost a nightly advantage for them. It has simply been about the offense, how much production the Padres can find, and then how the starting pitching does in terms of working deep into the game or at least minimizing the damage.

Ryan Weathers has done a phenomenal job of limiting damage. He’s allowed just two runs on nine hits in 22.1 innings of work. He’s provided an enormous lift for a Padres team that expected to have Adrian Morejon and others on the front lines. Instead, Morejon had to have Tommy John surgery. Mike Clevinger was lost to the same procedure. Dinelson Lamet has spent time on the IL.

The Padres have needed Weathers badly and he has delivered. That being said, Weathers is something of a negative regression candidate with his .157 BABIP against and his 96.2% LOB%. Nothing against him, but nobody runs numbers like that in those two stats. More balls will find holes. The timing of those hits will have a lot to do with how soon Weathers allows more runs and sees those numbers change.
<h2><strong><u>Cardinals vs. Padres Free Pick</u></strong></h2>
Give me the Padres here in this one. San Diego stock is rising and it is a good time to buy. The Cardinals look to be a bit of an overachiever to this point in the season. San Diego could very well have the better starter, but definitely has the better lineup and the better bullpen. That is more than enough for me to lay this price in the -125 to -130 range.

Cardinals vs. Padres Free Pick 05/16/21

<p>Looking to win big? The Eagles and Explorers face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Explorers are hosting the game at John Glaser Arena in Philadelphia, PA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have La Salle as the -6 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 137 points.</p><h3>AMERICAN EAGLES VS LA SALLE EXPLORERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: La Salle Explorers -6</p><p>This game will be played at John Glaser Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LA SALLE EXPLORERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Explorers.</li><li>Not only will La Salle pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Eagles Defense Show Up in Philadelphia?</h3><h3>American Eagles Records</h3> <p>American finished last season with a 15-16 overall record, going 10-9 in Patriot League play. They were 7-7 at home and 8-9 on the road.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Eagles were 16-15, including a 10-7 mark on the road. They were 12-8 straight-up as the favorite and 3-8 as the underdog. Their over/under record was 17-14, with an average scoring line of 135.5 points per game.</p><h3>American Eagles Offense Stats</h3> 

<p>American averaged 68.8 points per game last season, ranking 284th in possessions per game with 60.8. They shot 44% from the field, placing 192nd, but were 113th in effective field goal percentage at 53%. They made 8.7 threes per game, ranking 62nd, and shot 35% from beyond the arc, ranking 145th. They also ranked 337th in free throws made per game with 11.1.</p> 

<h3>American Eagles Top Returning Offensive Players</h3> 

<p>Matt Rogers returns after averaging 16.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per game last season. Elijah Stephens also returns, having averaged 12.1 points and 4.9 assists per game.</p><p>Last season, American allowed 68.0 points per game, ranking 71st in the nation. Opponents shot 36.7% from three-point range against them, placing the Eagles 429th in that category. They were 52nd in free throws allowed, giving up 15.4 per game.</p> <p>American averaged 5.8 steals per game, ranking 277th, and 1.7 blocked shots per game, which was 368th in the nation.</p><h3>Do the Explorers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>La Salle Explorers Records</h3> <p>La Salle finished last season with a 16-17 overall record, going 7-13 in Atlantic 10 play. At home, they posted a 13-6 mark, with an average scoring margin of +4.9 points per game. However, they struggled on the road, finishing 3-11 with a -7.6 points per game margin.</p> <p>Against the spread, the Explorers were 15-17, including a 7-7 record in road games. As the favorite, they went 10-2 straight-up but were just 5-6 ATS. Their over/under record was 14-19, with their games averaging 145.7 points per game.</p><h3>La Salle Explorers Offense Stats</h3> 

<p>Last season, La Salle averaged 72.7 points per game, ranking 152nd in possessions per game with 65.6. They struggled with shooting, finishing 308th in field goal percentage at 43% and 268th in effective field goal percentage at 49%. Their two-point percentage was 48%, placing them 316th nationally.</p> 

<p>The Explorers were more successful from beyond the arc, making 8.5 threes per game, ranking 78th, and attempting 24.6 per game, 69th in the country. They shot 34% from three, placing 153rd. However, they were 339th in free throws made per game, averaging 11.</p> 

<h3>La Salle Explorers Top Returning Offensive Players</h3> 

<strong>Daeshon Shepherd: G</strong> 

<ul> 
<li>Games: 33 (Last Year)</li> 
<li>PPG: 10.6 (Last Year)</li> 
<li>Assists: 0.7 (Last Year)</li> 
<li>Rebounds: 5.6 (Last Year)</li> 
</ul> 

<strong>Eric Acker: G</strong> 

<ul> 
<li>Games: 26 (Last Year)</li> 
<li>PPG: 12.7 (Last Year)</li> 
<li>Assists: 3.8 (Last Year)</li> 
<li>Rebounds: 3.7 (Last Year)</li> 
</ul><p>La Salle struggled defensively last season, allowing 73.1 points per game, which ranked 206th in the nation. Opponents shot 35.3% from three-point range against them, placing La Salle 397th in that category. They also allowed 19.1 free throws per game, ranking 207th.</p> <p>The Explorers averaged 6.3 steals per game, ranking 193rd, and 3.3 blocks per game, which was 183rd in the country.</p>

American Eagles vs La Salle Explorers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bulldogs and Bison face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Bison are hosting the game at Burr Gymnasium in Washington, DC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 150.5 points, and Howard is favored by -6.5 to win at home against South Carolina State.</p><h3>SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOGS VS HOWARD BISON BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Carolina State Bulldogs +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Burr Gymnasium at 7:30 ET on Monday, February 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Bison.</li><li>Even though we have Howard winning straight-up, we like South Carolina State at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can South Carolina State Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>South Carolina State will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak when they take on Howard. They are currently 9-16 on the season and have gone 3-3 in Mid-Eastern play. As the underdog, the Bulldogs are 5-14 this season.</p>

<p>On the road, South Carolina State has gone just 2-12, and they have been outscored by an average of 14.9 points per game. This season, they have gone 2-1 in their last three road games.</p><p>South Carolina State has been a solid bet against the spread this season, going 13-6-2. They've been especially good on the road, going 9-4-1. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Bulldogs are 6-3-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>South Carolina State's over/under record for the season is 11-10, and today's line of 150.5 is similar to the average over/under line in their games (149.9). This year, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. However, the average scoring total in their last three games is just 137 points, and their over/under record over their last 10 games is 3-5.</p><p>The Bulldogs' offense wrapped up their last game with 67 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 71.1 points per contest. The team's top scorer is Michael Teal, who enters today's matchup with an average of 8.2, while Wilson Dubinsky also carries a PPG average of 8.1 into the game.</p><p>So far, the Bulldogs' defense is ranked 294th in the country at 77.4 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, South Carolina State's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.8% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 30.5% this season.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Bison?</h3><p>Howard has been a much different team at home this season, as they are 4-4 compared to 5-10 on the road. Their average scoring margin at home is +2.9 compared to -5.1 on the road. In their last game, the Bison defeated North Carolina Central, 90-82.</p>

<p>So far this season, Howard has been favored in 12 of their 25 games, going 7-5 in those matchups. Overall, they are 11-14, including a 5-3 mark in Mid-Eastern Conference action. They have won two straight games and have gone 6-4 in their last 10 contests at home.</p><p>Howard has an ATS record of 9-12-2 this season and they are 4-3-1 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bison are just 3-6-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>Howard's over/under record this season is 16-7 and today's line of 150.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (147.9). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 147 points, which is below today's line.</p><p>In their latest game, Howard's offense looked good, scoring 90 points against North Carolina Central. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 57.1% and made 22/30 free throws. The team's top scorer is Bryce Harris, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 16.4, while Marcus Dockery also maintains a PPG average of 14 leading up to the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Howard defense is giving up an average of 75.9 points per contest. The Howard defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 82 points and allowed North Carolina Central to connect on 12 threes.</p>

South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Howard Bison Betting Pick & Prediction 2/19/24

<p>Betting on today's Colonels and Lions game? Catch the action at Flowers Hall in Florence, AL, as the Lions hosts this showdown at 8:15 ET on ESPN+. The Colonels are favored in this Atlantic Sun conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 150.5 points.</p><h3>EASTERN KENTUCKY COLONELS VS NORTH ALABAMA LIONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Alabama Lions +1</p><p>This game will be played at Flowers Hall at 8:15 ET on Saturday, January 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH ALABAMA LIONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-71 in favor of the Lions.</li><li>Not only will North Alabama pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Colonels Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Eastern Kentucky comes into this game with a record of 7-9, including a 3-0 mark in Atlantic Sun Conference play. They have won three straight games, including an 86-63 victory over Central Arkansas. On the road this season, the Colonels are just 1-6, and their average scoring margin is -11.1 points per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, Eastern Kentucky has been favored in seven of their 16 games, going 4-3 in those contests. The Colonels are 3-3 at home, and they have a two-game winning streak at home. Overall, they have a scoring margin of -1.5 points per game at home.</p><p>Eastern Kentucky has an ATS record of 5-8 this season and they are 3-4 vs. the spread on the road. As the favorite, the Colonels have gone 3-4 vs. the spread this year and they are 6-4 in their last 10 games as the favorite.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Eastern Kentucky is 4-9 and today's line of 150.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (153.2). So far, 6 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 142 points and their OU record during this stretch is 0-3.</p><p>In their latest game, Eastern Kentucky's offense looked good, scoring 86 points against Central Arkansas. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 50% and made 11/14 free throws. Offensively, the Colonels hold a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, placing them 228th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 272nd in terms of percentage and 120th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Currently, the Colonels' defense holds the 279th rank in the nation, allowing 77.0 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.9 threes per game vs. North Alabama. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 32.2%.</p><h3>Can the Lions Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>North Alabama will look to build on their 4-2 home record, as they have gone 6-4 in their last 10 games at home. So far this season, the Lions have been the underdog in six games, going 0-6 in those contests.</p>

<p>In their last game, North Alabama beat Bellarmine by a score of 69-53. This season, they have an overall record of 7-9, including a 1-1 mark in Atlantic Sun play.</p><p>North Alabama's ATS record this season is 6-8, including a 3-3 mark at home. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Lions are just 3-7 vs. the spread. At home, their ATS record over the last 10 games is 3-5.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 150.5 is higher than the average over/under line in North Alabama's games this season (146.7). So far, 11 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 143 points.</p><p>The North Alabama offense is coming off a game in which they scored 69 points vs. Bellarmine. Overall their field goal percentage was 39.6% while connecting on 7 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Jacari Lane, who is averaging 14.1 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, KJ Johnson also maintains a PPG average of 13.2 heading into game.</p><p>At this time, the Lions' defense is positioned 228th in the country, permitting 74.3 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.6 threes per game vs. Eastern Kentucky. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 30.3%.</p>

Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs North Alabama Lions Betting Pick & Prediction 1/13/24

<p>The 2021 NFL betting action continues Sunday, December 5, with the AFC North showdown at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, so we bring you the best Ravens vs. Steelers betting pick along with the latest team stats, news, and betting trends.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Baltimore meets Pittsburgh for the first time this season. The Ravens are 4.5-point road favorites on <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betdsi/">BetDSI Sportsbook</a>, while the Steelers are +175 moneyline underdogs with a total of 44.0 points.</p>



<h2>The Ravens want to stay atop of the AFC </h2>



<p>The Baltimore Ravens (8-3; 5-6 ATS) enter Week 13 as the best team in the American Football Conference. Despite some serious injury problems, the Ravens have won three of their last four games, and each win has come by six or fewer points.</p>



<p>After a surprising 22-10 defeat at Miami in Week 10, Baltimore has outlasted Chicago 16-13 on the road and Cleveland 16-10 at home. The Ravens missed Lamar Jackson against the Bears, so Tyler Huntley led the offense in his first NFL start. Jackson returned last weekend and threw a whopping four interceptions, but the Ravens’ D dominated Baker Mayfield and the Browns all night long to secure the victory.</p>



<p>Baltimore is tallying 23.9 points per game (15<sup>th</sup> in the NFL) while yielding 21.8 in a return (9<sup>th</sup>). The Ravens’ run defense ranks second in the league in yards allowed per game (84.2), but their passing defense is dead last with 275.7 yards allowed per contest.</p>



<h2>The Steelers fell apart in Week 12      </h2>



<p>The Pittsburgh Steelers (5-5-1; 4-7 ATS) got embarrassed by the Cincinnati Bengals last Sunday, suffering a 41-10 defeat as 3.5-point road underdogs. The Steelers extended their winless streak to three games, and everything started with Ben Roethlisberger’s absence due to COVID-19 in Week 10 that led to a disappointing 16-16 home tie against the hapless Detroit Lions.</p>



<p>After a heart-breaking 41-37 loss at the Chargers in Week 11, the Steelers laid an egg against the surging Bengals. They allowed 31 first-half points in another abysmal performance by their injury-depleted defensive unit, while Big Ben went 24-of-41 for 263 yards, a TD, and a couple of interceptions.</p>



<p>Pittsburgh’s offense is a mess, but surrendering 41 points for the second straight contest is even a bigger problem for the Steelers, who desperately need a win this weekend. With T.J. Watt on the COVID-19 list, things have just gone from bad to worse, as Joe Hadden (foot) and Robert Spillane (knee) are already listed as doubtful to play against the Ravens.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Baltimore:</strong></p>



<ul><li>4-0-1 ATS in the last five road games against Pittsburgh</li><li>9-2 ATS in the last 11 games against the AFC North</li></ul>



<p><strong>Pittsburgh:</strong></p>



<ul><li>3-7 ATS in the last ten games overall</li><li>1-6 ATS in the last seven games at home&nbsp;</li></ul>



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<p>Both teams have serious injury worries, so it’s hard to say what can happen in this AFC North battle. The Ravens’ injury report was loaded on Wednesday with ten DNP and four limited practicians. On the other side, the Steelers miss some key defensive playmakers, while WR Chase Claypool is questionable due to a toe injury.</p>



<p>I’m expecting the Steelers’ defense to improve after a couple of awful displays, but without Claypool in the lineup, Pittsburgh’s offense lacks a deep threat that is necessary against this Baltimore defense. The Ravens will control the clock and run the ball as much as possible, so I lean the favorites to cover. Pittsburgh has just allowed 198 rushing yards to the Bengals (5.2 per carry).</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Baltimore Ravens -4.5 at -110&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>The Steelers will show some pride after yielding 41 points against the Chargers and Bengals, while their offense will probably continue to struggle. On the other side, the Ravens have scored only 42 points in total over their previous three outings, so give me the under on the totals.</p>



<p>As I’ve mentioned, the Ravens will control the clock with their prolific rushing, while their front seven should disrupt the Steelers’ offensive rhythm. Pittsburgh is scoring only 20.4 points per game (22<sup>nd</sup> in the league) on 325.5 total yards (also 22<sup>nd</sup>).</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 44.0 points at -110</strong></p>

Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Odds, Pick, Prediction 12/5/21

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<p>The Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies start their four-game series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, August 26, 2021, so here’s the best D-backs vs. Phillies betting pick for the opening clash along with the latest odds update on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/">Bookmaker Sportsbook</a>.</p>



<p>The Diamondbacks swept the Phillies in a three-game set at Chase Field last week. They are 14-4 in the previous 18 games against Philadelphia, but the D-backs will have a tall task to extend their dominance, as the Phillies have a huge motive to come out on top.</p>



<h2 id="h-arizona-dropped-four-of-its-last-five-games"><strong>Arizona dropped four of its last five games&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2>



<p>Since they swept the Phillies last Thursday, the Arizona Diamondbacks visited Colorado and Pittsburgh and earned just one win in the process (their Wednesday’s clash at the Pirates has been excluded from the preview). The D-backs are still the worst team in the National League. They fell to 42-85 on the season following a 4-2 defeat at Pittsburgh this past Tuesday.</p>



<p>Over the last 15 days of action, the Diamondbacks have gone 7-6 with a decent 3.99 ERA. And I said decent because the D-backs have struggled mightily on the mound all season. They own the second-highest ERA in baseball (5.21), allowing 9.5 hits and 1.5 home runs per nine innings.</p>



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<p>Zac Gallen will get the nod Thursday, and he’s 1-7 with a 4.59 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 16 starts (80.1 frames) this season. The 26-year-old right-hander is coming off his best game in 2021, as he threw seven scoreless innings at Coors Field this past Friday. However, Gallen has a disappointing 5.61 ERA over his previous six outings.</p>



<h2><strong>The Phillies desperately need to get back to winning ways</strong></h2>



<p>The Philadelphia Phillies are slowly but surely losing the pace in the NL East title race. They were 63-32 following Tuesday’s defeat to Tampa Bay, trailing four and a half games behind the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves.</p>



<p>The Phillies have dropped nine of their previous 13 games. During that stretch, they’ve compiled a 4.10 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and a .228 batting average against. On the other side of the ball, the Phillies have been a complete disaster, posting the worst batting line in the majors by far (.187/.278/.329).</p>



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<p>Zach Eflin will toe the rubber Thursday against Arizona, and the 27-year-old righty is 4-7 with a 4.17 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 18 starts (105.2 innings) this term. Eflin has a 3.32 ERA over his previous four starts, but last time out, he’s surrendered six runs (five earned) on six hits and two walks across just 3.2 innings of work against the hapless Marlins’ offense.</p>



<p><strong>Trends:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Arizona:</strong></p>



<ul><li>1-4 in the last five games overall</li><li>1-8 in the last nine games on the road</li><li>1-12 in Zac Gallen’s last 12 starts&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Philadelphia:</strong></p>



<ul><li>N/A</li></ul>



<h2>Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Philadelphia Phillies Pick</h2>



<p>This is probably the last chance for the Phillies, who cannot allow any more surprises in order to somehow sneak into the playoffs. Their offense has been horrible as of late, and the Phillies should get things going sooner rather than later, considering the number of strong weapons on their lineup.</p>



<p>I’ve mentioned the Diamondbacks’ recent improvement on the pitching side of things, but their bullpen has still registered a disappointing 5.36 ERA and 5.58 FIP over the last couple of weeks.</p>





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<h2> Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Philadelphia Phillies Total Pick<strong>:</strong></h2>



<p>The Diamondbacks have the sixth-best OPS in the majors over the previous 15 days of action (.806). They also have just 12 dingers in the last 13 games overall, but the Diamondbacks have slugged a whopping 34 doubles in that span.</p>



<p>While I’m expecting the Phillies to finally hit the ball well in this favorable matchup, the Diamondbacks shouldn’t have any problems scoring a few runs. The Phillies bullpen has recorded a 5.36 ERA and 4.50 FIP in the last two weeks.&nbsp;</p>





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