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We hear the term "steam" thrown around loosely, and we're going to take a closer look at what it is or what it could be. Steam is nothing more than a significant change in the market as a result of a lot of action on one side or the other. More often than not most all the sportsbooks are hit with action at the same time, causing the screen to light up.

More often than not that is indeed <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sports-betting-what-is-sharp-money/"><strong>syndicate "sharp" money</strong></a> that is moving the line, but not always something you should be eager to follow. Often times syndicates will move a line in one direction, only to come back and bet the other side at a better number and for more money. It's call a set-up move. Here is a great example of one.
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As you can see, around 8:00 AM they "hit" the Phillies in this example and forced the line from Philadelphia -117 up to -124 fairly quickly. Less than an hour later they threw even more money at it, moving it up to -132.

But, very quickly they came back with Colorado money, pushing it back down below what it originated at. That would be a classic set-up move. Now, that does not mean the Rockies are going to win the game, but there are many people that would see that Phillies steam and follow it at what would ultimately be a bad number.

One other thing to remember is that the further into the betting cycle it is, the more money it will take to move a line. In this case it means that early on, it took more money to move the Phillies line back down than it did to move it up.

It is simple math, in that if the sports books are trying to balance actions (they are) then for every action there is a re-action. Look as it as if it were a see-saw. Someone sits on one end and not the other, so it falls to the ground. It is going to take someone that weighs MORE to make the other side go down. It's that simple, only in our case the "more" is more money.

There are two points here I want to make. The first is that you have to be very patient with these things, and take into consideration the time of day, or the time in relation to the entire betting cycle. The second is that many pick-sellers will generate picks simply be following steam. You can learn to do that by yourself, the same as following <a href="http://bangthebook.com/reverse-line-movement-betting-strategy/"><strong>reverse line movement</strong></a> as we talked about not long ago.

Dave Essler is a handicapper from Pregame, featured on ESPN, Fox Sports, CNN, &amp; more.

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<p>The Rams are +224 on the money line as they take on the Texans at 1:00 ET on Saturday, August 24th. The Texans are the heavy favorite at -279 in this week three pre-season matchup. The Rams are 2-0 in the pre-season, while the Texans are 2-1. The game will be played at NRG Stadium in Houston, and the Texans are favored by -6.5 points, with the over/under line set at 34.5 points.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES RAMS VS HOUSTON TEXANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Rams +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at NRG Stadium at 1:00 ET on Saturday, August 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES RAMS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rams winning this one by a score of 17 to 10</li><li>Not only do we have the Rams winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +6.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 34.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Rams Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>The Rams are now 2-0 in the pre-season after picking up a 13-9 win over the Chargers. Los Angeles pulled off the comeback win after trailing 9-6 heading into the final quarter. Stetson Bennett found JJ Laap for a touchdown with 9:56 remaining, and Boston Scott added a 34-yard rushing touchdown late in the 4th quarter.</p><p></p><p>Joshua Karty kicked a 48-yard field goal for the Rams in the 1st quarter, and after the Chargers took a 6-3 lead in the 2nd, the Rams added a touchdown in the 3rd quarter, with Bennett connecting with Nikola Kalinic. The Rams were +3.5 point underdogs and their 4-point win gave them the ATS win. The over/under line was set at 33.5 points, and the teams combined for just 22 points.</p><p>The Rams' offense put up 213 passing yards in their 13-9 win over the Chargers, with 16 first downs and 125 yards on the ground from 30 attempts. Stetson Bennett, who completed 17 of 31 passes, threw one touchdown and led the team with 213 passing yards. Bennett was also intercepted once and sacked once, finishing with a passer rating of 73.</p><p></p><p>Zach Evans led the Rams with 62 rushing yards, while Jordan Whittington was their top receiver, with five catches for 52 yards, including a 24-yard reception. The Rams finished with a 46.7% third-down conversion rate and a 54.8% completion rate.</p><p>In their 13-9 win over the Chargers, the Rams' defense allowed just 15 first downs and held them to 99 yards rushing on 27 attempts. The Rams' defense was tough against the pass, allowing just 160 yards through the air and not giving up any touchdowns. They also came up with an interception and limited the Chargers to a 40% conversion rate on third down.<p></p>The Rams' defensive front was effective, coming away with two sacks and generating consistent pressure on the quarterback. Their secondary played well, holding the Chargers to a 63.6% completion rate and forcing them into several three-and-outs throughout the game.</p><h3>Are The Texans Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>The Texans improved to 2-1 in the preseason with a 28-10 win over the Giants, even though they fell behind initially. Houston took a 7-0 lead, but the Giants tied it up in the 2nd quarter. The Texans then took a 14-10 lead at halftime with a late touchdown from Devin Singletary.</p>
<p>British Brooks took over in the 4th quarter, rushing for two touchdowns, but the Texans still trailed 21-10 before his first score. Houston was favored by -1.5 and covered the spread with their 18-point win. The combined 38 points was just under the 39.5-point total line.</p><p>Quarterback Tim Boyle threw for 94 yards (10/15) and the Texans' offense finished with 255 passing yards in their 28-10 win over the Giants. Houston had 25 first downs and 114 yards on the ground from 32 attempts. Boyle was not sacked and finished with a passer rating of 83.</p><p></p><p>On the receiving end, John Metchie III led the team with 68 yards and a touchdown. J.J. Taylor was the leading rusher with 36 yards, including an 18-yard run. The Texans converted on 53.8% of their third down attempts.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Texans' defense was able to force five turnovers, including two interceptions, as they picked up a 28-10 win over the Giants. The defense held the Giants to just 16 first downs and 279 total yards, with only 7 rushing first downs and 74 yards on the ground. Houston defended 37 passing attempts, allowing 205 yards through the air and not giving up any passing touchdowns.<p></p>The Texans' defense also had a good day getting to the quarterback, as they came away with one sack and held the Giants to a 50% conversion rate on third down. Houston's defense was able to limit the Giants' offensive production and capitalize on multiple turnovers to help secure the win.</p>

Los Angeles Rams vs Houston Texans Betting Pick & Prediction 8/24/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cougars and Huskies. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on FloH, and it's hosted by the Huskies at Matthews Arena in Boston, MA. Get ready to place your bets! Charleston is favored by -4 in this Coastal Athletic Association conference matchup the against Northeastern. The over/under for the game is set at 154.5 points.</p><h3>CHARLESTON COUGARS VS NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northeastern Huskies +4</p><p>This game will be played at Matthews Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Huskies.</li><li>Not only will Northeastern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Charleston Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Charleston heads into today's game against Northeastern as the favorite, as they have been in 19 of their 25 games this season. They have gone 14-5 in those games, including a current win streak of three games.</p>

<p>On the road, the Cougars have gone 8-5 this season, and they have won their last three games away from home. Over their last 10 road games, they are 8-2, and they come into today's game with an average scoring margin of +2.1 points per game on the road.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Charleston has gone 8-10-1 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Cougars are 5-4-1 vs. the spread. On the road, Charleston is 5-7-1 vs. the spread this year and 2-1 in their last 3 road games vs. the spread.</p><p>Charleston's over/under record this season is 14-10 and today's line of 154.5 is similar to the average over/under line in their games (152.4). So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 151 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Charleston offense tallied 80 points in a matchup against Drexel. Their field goal percentage for the game was 45.5%, and they made 13 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Frankie Policelli with 22 points. Ante Brzovic also added 19 points for the Cougars.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Charleston defense is giving up an average of 74.6 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Charleston's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.4% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.9% this season.</p><h3>Can the Huskies Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>At home this season, Northeastern is 6-5, and they enter this game with a two-game win streak. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 5-5.</p>

<p>So far this season, Northeastern is 10-15 overall, and they have gone 5-8 in non-conference games. They have gone 5-7 in Coastal Athletic Association games.</p><p>As the underdog, Northeastern has gone just 5-8 against the spread this season. Their overall ATS mark is 13-12. At home, the Huskies are 6-5 vs. the spread this year, and over their last 10 games as the underdog, their ATS record is 4-6.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Northeastern games is 16-8-1. The average over/under line in their games is 138.2, and their games have averaged 143.2 points. Today's over/under line of 154.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games this year. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 1-1-1 with an average scoring total of 138 points.</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Northeastern offense ended with 77 points against Monmouth. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 45.6% and made 8 threes. Chris Doherty is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 13.4 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Harold Woods brings a PPG average of 10.4 into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Northeastern defense is giving up an average of 72.6 points per contest. Against Monmouth in their most recent game, the Northeastern defense gave up a total of 65 points while allowing Monmouth to hit 45% of their shots.</p>

Charleston Cougars vs Northeastern Huskies Betting Pick & Prediction 2/15/24

<p>The Fightin' Blue Hens and Broncs are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Broncs will host the game at Alumni Gymnasium (Rider) in Lawrenceville, NJ. Delaware is favored by -1 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 143.5 points.</p><h3>DELAWARE FIGHTIN' BLUE HENS VS RIDER BRONCS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rider Broncs +1</p><p>This game will be played at Alumni Gymnasium (Rider) at 2:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RIDER BRONCS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Broncs.</li><li>Not only will Rider pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Fightin' Blue Hens Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Delaware pulled off a 100-94 upset win over Yale on Sunday, November 24th. The Blue Hens were +9 point underdogs heading into the game but managed to cover the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Delaware led 47-42 at halftime and scored 53 points in the 2nd half while allowing 52. The game’s total points of 194 went well over the O/U line of 148.</p><p>Delaware's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 100 points with a 52.7% field goal percentage. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 16 of 34 threes for a 47.1% rate, contributing to an impressive 67.3% effective field goal percentage. At the free-throw line, they connected on 26 of 30 attempts, shooting 86.7%.</p> <p>John Camden led the way, scoring 30 points and hitting 7 of 11 threes, finishing with a 63.6% shooting percentage from deep. Cavan Reilly added 23 points, making 5 of 10 threes, while Nick Townsend and Bez Mbeng each contributed 20 points, with Mbeng hitting 3 of 5 from downtown.</p><p>Delaware's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 94 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 52% from the field. The Fightin' Blue Hens couldn't contain the two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 61% (13/21) from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Delaware allowed 16 threes on 34 attempts, a 47% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 26 shots (86%).</p><h3>Does Rider Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><h3>Rider Broncs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Rider faced a tough challenge on Wednesday, November 27th, as they took on Villanova on the road. Entering the game as +18 point underdogs, the Broncs fell short, losing 72-48. The total points for the game came in at 120, falling under the pre-game O/U line of 138.</p> 

<p>Rider trailed 36-20 at halftime and couldn’t make up ground in the 2nd half, scoring 28 points while allowing 36. They’ll look to regroup after failing to cover the spread in this one.</p><p>Rider's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 48 points with a field goal percentage of 43.8%. They hit only 4 of 17 from beyond the arc, shooting 23.5% from three, and managed just 2 of 8 from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Eric Dixon led the way with 16 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Jhamir Brickus and Flash Burton each added 15 points, with Brickus connecting on 5 of 7 from three-point range.</p><p>Rider's defense gave up 72 points, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field, connecting on 24 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 9 baskets on 20 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Rider's opponents hit 15 of 38 shots, good for 39%. They also went to the free-throw line 12 times, making 9, a 75% success rate. Rider allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens vs Rider Broncs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24

The Chicago White Sox will make a road trip to Detroit to take on their division rival Tigers at Comerica Park. The matchup will get going at 7:10 p.m. ET and fans hoping to watch it can tune in to NBC Sports Chicago.
<h2>Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers Odds</h2>
Chicago (-130) is the favorite against Detroit (+120) and Vegas has set the Over/Under for this night game at 10 runs (-105 for the over and -115 for the under). You can also wager on the game's runline with the current odds coming in at White Sox -1.5 runs (+115) and Tigers +1.5 runs (-135).

The White Sox have gone 66-86 SU this year and are 73-78 against the spread (ATS). They've accumulated 4.7 units for gamblers taking the moneyline, despite having lost 9.6 units ATS. Chicago has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the total has gone over in four of those seven. The Tigers, on the other hand, are 45-107 SU and 63-88 ATS. They've lost 37.7 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 30.3 units ATS. Detroit has a 3-5 ATS record over its last seven outings and the under has cashed in five of those seven.

Detroit games have an over/under record of 68-72-11 in 2019. Chicago has an over/under record of 71-74-6.

Dylan Cease will get the start for the visiting White Sox. The right-handed Cease is 3-7 with a 6.18 ERA and 73 strikeouts. He's 2-0 with 12 strikeouts and a 4.50 ERA against Detroit this year (two starts).

The Tigers are handing the ball to righty Jordan Zimmermann (1-11, 6.32 ERA), who has 74 strikeouts and 23 walks, along with a WHIP of 1.44. Zimmermann is 0-1 with four strikeouts and a 7.11 ERA in one start against Chicago this year.

Chicago’s pitchers have allowed 5.3 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 5.36 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 8.33 K/9. The bullpen has logged an ERA of 4.46, along with a WHIP of 1.46.

White Sox hitters have slashed .258/.313/.408 on their way to 4.3 runs scored per game in 2019, including 4.5 runs per game against divisional foes and 5.0 per game over the team's last five contests (1-4 SU).

Jose Abreu and Tim Anderson continue to lead Chicago’s offense. Abreu is hitting .280/.327/.505 with 33 home runs, 119 RBIs and 78 runs scored. Anderson (.335/.355/.511) has produced 17 homers, 55 RBIs, 76 runs and 16 stolen bases.

In the other dugout, Detroit’s pitching staff has allowed 5.7 runs per game overall in 2019. The team's starters have a 5.47 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 4.99 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 8.5 K/9. In 66 games against AL Central opponents, Tigers starters have an ERA of 6.40 and the bullpen's ERA is 5.19.

Detroit’s hitters are putting up 3.7 runs per outing, including 4.0 per game against divisional foes and 2.0 per game over their last five. The team's hit .221/.274/.331 over its last five games and is 1-4 SU during that stretch.

Miguel Cabrera and Nicholas Castellanos have led the Tigers' batters this year. Cabrera is hitting .284/.350/.391 with 10 home runs, 55 RBIs and 38 runs scored, and the line for Castellanos stands at .273/.328/.462 with 11 homers, 37 RBIs and 57 runs scored.

The White Sox have lost 6.3 units and are 41-59 ATS when facing a righty starter this season. The over has cashed in 44 of those games, compared to 52 that've gone under against right-handed starting pitchers. On the other hand, the Tigers have lost 35.0 units and are 44-72 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher. The over has hit in 48 of those games, as opposed to 59 that've gone under.
<h3>Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers MLB Tip</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Predictions:</a> SU Winner – White Sox, ATS Winner – White Sox, O/U – UNDER
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Chicago has logged 16 extra-base hits over its last five games. Detroit has 11 XBH over its last five.

The Tigers have lost four of their last five games SU.

Chicago has recorded 27.1 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 26.6 over its last five.

The White Sox have hit 19 home runs in their last 10 games. The Tigers have hit eight over their last 10.

The White Sox have a team OPS of .721 this season and an OPS of .702 against right-handed pitchers. The Tigers' OPS stands at .686 overall and .677 against righties.

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Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers Betting Pick 09/20/19

<p>The Orioles are hosting the Blue Jays today at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, and they are looking to extend their winning streak to three games. Baltimore is 1st in the AL East with an overall record of 26-14, while the Blue Jays are 5th in the division at 19-22.</p>

<p>Chris Bassitt is starting for the Blue Jays, and he will be facing off against Kyle Bradish. Baltimore is currently favored on the money line, with the odds sitting at -162 compared to the Blue Jays at +136. The over/under line is at 8.5 runs.</p><h3>BALTIMORE ORIOLES VS TORONTO BLUE JAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Baltimore Orioles Moneyline -162</p><p>This game will be played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards at 6:35 ET on Tuesday, May 14th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE BLUE JAYS VS ORIOLES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Orioles winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Blue Jays 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>Toronto rallied for a run in the 8th inning in the most recent game of this Blue Jays vs. Orioles series. The Blue Jays scored one run in the 1st inning but didn't score another run until putting up the game-winning run in the top of the 10th, picking up a 3-2 win. Heading into the game, the Blue Jays were at +150 on the money line.</p>

<p>Jose Berrios started for the Blue Jays, going seven innings and giving up two earned runs. He finished the game with just four strikeouts but induced 14 ground balls. Jordan Romano got the win out of the bullpen, and Jacob Webb took the loss for the Orioles out of the bullpen.</p>

<p>Adley Rutschman hit the game's only home run while going 2/4 with two RBIs, but it came in a losing effort. Bo Bichette had a three-hit game for the Blue Jays, scoring one run and driving in a run.</p><h3>Blue Jays Records & Stats</h3><p>Toronto is 19-22 overall and trail the Orioles in the AL East by 7.5 games. So far, they have gone 6-5 in divisional matchups. The Blue Jays are looking to move above .500 today, and they are currently 10-13 on the road compared to a 9-9 mark at home.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Blue Jays have gone 14-10 this year and 5-12 as the underdog. Toronto has won two straight on the road, and their overall series record is 4-7-2. This year, they are 5-9 as the road underdog.</p><p>When the Blue Jays win, they do so by an average of 2.7 runs per game. When they lose, they lose by an average of 4.5 runs per game. They have a run line record of 18-23 overall, and are 11-12 vs. the run line on the road. They are 12-12 vs. the run line as the favorite and 6-11 as the underdog.</p><p>When the Blue Jays play, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs just 12.2% of the time. Their average over/under line this season is 8 runs per game. Their games have averaged 8.4 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 17-23. The under has hit in their last two games, and their over/under record when the line is set at 8.5 runs is 6-9. Their game against the Orioles today has an over/under line of 8.5 runs.</p><p>Chris Bassitt gets the start for the Blue Jays today as he faces the Orioles on the road. He has made eight starts this season and has a record of 3-5 with an ERA of 5.06. Bassitt's WHIP for the season is currently 1.55. In his last outing, he pitched well, going 6 1/3 innings and giving up just two earned runs. He picked up the win in that start. Before that, he had lost three straight starts. Bassitt has allowed at least one home run in each of his last four outings.</p><p>Over his last six games, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has gone 11/22, but he is still looking for his first home run during this stretch. Guerrero Jr. is batting .276 for the season and is 2nd on the team with 19 RBIs. Daulton Varsho and Davis Schneider are also near the top of the Blue Jays' home run leaderboard, with seven and four homers, respectively. Varsho is batting just .214 for the season and has gone just 2/20 in his last five games.</p>

<p>As a team, the Blue Jays are 28th in the league in scoring, averaging just 3.7 runs per game. They are also near the bottom of the league in home runs and have a team batting average of just .231. One thing they have done well is avoid the strikeout, as they have the 3rd fewest strikeouts in the league.</p><h3>Orioles Records & Stats</h3><p>The Orioles host the Blue Jays today with an overall record of 26-14, good for 1st place in the AL East. Currently, they are tied with the Yankees for the division lead. Baltimore has dropped two straight games, and this year, they are 6-2 in the division.</p>

<p>Baltimore has been good at home this year, going 14-9, and they have been even better on the road at 12-5. So far, they have been the favorite in 32 of their games, going 19-13 in those matchups. As for their games as the underdog, they have gone 7-1 this year. The Orioles have an overall series record of 9-3-1 this year.</p><p>Despite their recent struggles against the run line, the Orioles have been a solid play at home this season, going 12-11 against the run line. Overall, they are 22-18 against the run line this season, with an average run margin of 1.2 runs per game. They have been particularly good against the run line on the road, going 10-7 so far this season. Their average run margin in winning games is 3.7 runs per game, while their average run margin in losing games is -3.4 runs per game.</p><p>When the Orioles have played games with an over/under line of 8.5 runs this season, the over has hit in 9 of 16 games. Overall, the over has hit in 20 of their 37 games this season.</p><p>Kyle Bradish has started two games so far this season and has yet to pick up a win. In his first start, he went 4 2/3 innings, allowing just 1 earned run, and then went 5 innings in his last outing, striking out 9 Nationals hitters. He has yet to give up a home run this season.</p><p>So far this season, the Orioles have been the league's best home run-hitting team and are also 5th in runs scored, averaging 5 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.2 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .243, which is 11th in the league, and have the top isolated power number in the league.</p>

<p>Adley Rutschman has been on a tear of late, going 12/39 with four homers over his last nine games. For the season, he is batting .309 with eight homers, which is 2nd on the team. Gunnar Henderson and Jordan Westburg are tied for the team lead in RBIs, with 27, and Henderson's 12 homers is 2nd in the league.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Sun Devils and Cardinal game? Catch the action at Maples Pavilion in Stanford, CA, as the Cardinal hosts this showdown at 11:00 ET on ESPN2. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 145.5 points, and the Cardinal are favored to win at home against the Sun Devils.</p><h3>ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS VS STANFORD CARDINAL BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Stanford Cardinal -5</p><p>This game will be played at Maples Pavilion at 11:00 ET on Friday, December 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE STANFORD CARDINAL:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Cardinal.</li><li>Not only will Stanford pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Sun Devils Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>Arizona State, who is getting ready for their twelfth game of the season, currently holds a 6-5 record for the year. In their previous ten away games, which includes last year, Arizona State has a 3-7 record. As Arizona State prepares to face Stanford, they hold a 2-6 ATS record. Over their last five games, the team is 1-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>Arizona State comes in with an over/under record of 3-5-0 through 11 games, with their games averaging a combined 135 points per game so far. In their most recent three games, the Sun Devils' over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 140 points per game.</p><p>In their latest game, Arizona State offense put up 46 points against Northwestern. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 31.4% and made 3 threes. On the offensive front, the Sun Devils have a season-long field goal percentage of 41%, ranking 352nd nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 369th in terms of percentage and 286th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At this time, the Sun Devils' defense is positioned 101st in the country, permitting 67.9 points per game. The Arizona State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 65 points and allowed Northwestern to connect on 9 threes.</p><h3>Will the Cardinal Win at Maples Pavilion?</h3><p>The Cardinal have a 5-5 record heading into today's game, coming off a 74-60 loss to San Diego State. On the road, the Cardinal are 0-2, while they are 3-2 at home. Stanford has a subpar ATS performance, sitting at 3-4. When playing away from home, the Cardinal are 1-1 vs. the spread, while they are 2-3 ATS when playing at home.</p><p>Stanford's games have, on average, featured 153 points per game leading to an over/under record of 4-3-0. Their average over/under line is currently 149 points so far. The Cardinal have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 143 points per game.</p><p>Most recently, the Stanford offense finished with just 60 points vs. San Diego State. For the game, they hit 3/20 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 40.8%. In terms of offense, the Cardinal have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, putting them 156th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 223rd in percentage and 110th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Currently, the Cardinal's defense holds the 215th rank in the nation, allowing 74.7 points per game. In their previous game vs. San Diego State, the Aztecs finished with a field goal percentage of 45% and a total of 74 points vs. Stanford.</p>

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