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<p>Thursday's matchup between the Nationals and Cubs has a first pitch set for 7:40 PM ET from Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL. The money line odds have the Cubs at -180, while the Nationals are the +150 underdog. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.</p>

<p>Patrick Corbin will start for the Nationals, and he will be facing off against Javier Assad. Washington is 68-84 this season, and they are 4th in the NL East, while the Cubs are 3rd in the NL Central. This game can be seen on MASN.</p><h3>CHICAGO CUBS VS WASHINGTON NATIONALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Cubs Moneyline -180</p><p>This game will be played at Wrigley Field at 7:40 ET on Thursday, September 19th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE NATIONALS VS CUBS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cubs winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Nationals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Nationals Records & Stats</h3><p>Washington closed out their series vs. the Mets with a 10-0 loss. Heading into the game, the Nationals were the +146 underdog on the money line. Things really got away from the Nationals in the 4th inning, as the Mets scored nine runs in the inning. Washington's offense scored their only three runs in the 2nd.</p>

<p>DJ Herz got the start for the Nationals and took the loss. He only lasted 3 1/3 innings, giving up seven earned runs. Offensively, the Nationals had only three fewer hits than the Mets but scored zero runs. CJ Abrams had two hits and scored a run.</p><p>Washington is 68-84 overall and trails the Phillies by 23 games in the NL East. The Nationals have dropped three straight games, losing the final three games of their series vs. the Mets. This year, they are 23-26 in divisional games.</p>

<p>At home, the Nationals are 36-39 compared to 32-45 on the road. As the underdog, Washington is 53-71 this season, and they are 15-13 when favored. The Nationals have an overall series record of 19-24-6 heading into today's game, which is on the road vs. the Cubs.</p><p>Washington has been a profitable run line team on the road this season, going 44-33. However, they have failed to cover the run line in their last two road games. The Nationals have been a better run line bet as the underdog, going 71-53. They have been favored in 28 games and have gone 13-15 on the run line in those contests. Washington's average run margin in winning games is +3.3, while it is -3.9 in losing games.</p><p>The Nationals are on the road against the Cubs today, and the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. Washington's games have averaged 8.9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 72-74. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 19-23. Overall, 38.8% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs. The over has hit in their last two games.</p><p>Left-hander Patrick Corbin gets the start for the Nationals today as he faces the Cubs on the road. This year, he has made 30 starts and has a record of 6-13 with a 5.46 ERA. Corbin's WHIP for the season is currently 1.49. In his 30 appearances, he has turned in nine quality starts. Looking back at his last outing, Corbin pitched well, going six innings and giving up just one earned run. He finished with six strikeouts in that outing. Before that, he had given up seven earned runs in back-to-back starts.</p><p>For the season, the Nationals are averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 23rd in the league. They also come into the game with the 25th ranked home run total in the league. As a team, the Nationals are batting .242, and their team on-base percentage is just 11th in the league. So far, they have been good at avoiding strikeouts, but their walk rate is near the bottom of the league.</p>

<p>CJ Abrams and Luis Garcia Jr. are the Nationals' top home run hitters this season, but they are also 1-2 in terms of RBIs. Abrams is batting just .242 for the season, but he does have 20 homers. Garcia Jr. is hitting .280 and has 16 homers. Over his last nine games, James Wood has gone 7/34 with two homers.</p><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>Chicago closed out their series vs. the Athletics with a 5-3 loss. Heading into the game, the Cubs were the heavy favorite at -180. Things started off well for the Cubs, as they got on the board with a run in the 1st inning but gave up the lead right away as the Athletics scored in the top of the 2nd.</p>

<p>Justin Steele got the start for the Cubs and took the loss. He only lasted 2 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs. The Cubs's offense scored their other two runs in the 2nd but didn't add on after that.</p><p>Chicago is 77-75 overall and are 11 games behind the Brewers for the NL Central lead. The Cubs are also 11 games behind the Cardinals for the second Wild Card spot. The Cubs have dropped two straight games, and they went 5-5 over their last 10 games.</p>

<p>At home, the Cubs are 39-35 this season and 38-40 on the road. Chicago has gone just 21-28 in divisional games this year. As the favorite, the Cubs are 40-37 and 37-38 as the underdog. This season, the Cubs are 25-25 as the favorite at home. Their overall series record is 21-25-3, and they have dropped two straight series.</p><p>Chicago has been a better bet on the run line on the road, where it is 46-32. The Cubs have a run line record of 28-46 at home and are currently on a two-game run line losing streak at Wrigley Field. Chicago is 25-52 against the run line as the favorite, but 49-26 as the underdog.</p><p>The Cubs have played in 44 games with over/under lines set at 8.5 runs this season, and their O/U record in those games is 17-14. Their combined run average this season is 8.8 runs per game, and their overall O/U record is 72-75. The average over/under line in their games is 8 runs per game, and the percentage of their games with over/under lines set at 8.5 runs is 28.9%. </p><p>Through 27 starts, Javier Assad has a record of 7-5 and an ERA of 3.27 for the Cubs. He most recently faced the Rockies, where he finished with a no-decision. In that outing, he gave up four earned runs in six innings of work. Before that, he had picked up the win vs. the Nationals, giving up three earned runs in six innings of work. Assad has made six quality starts this year and is averaging 7.58 strikeouts per nine innings. For the season, he has allowed 17 homers and is averaging 3.86 walks per nine innings.</p><p>So far this season, the Cubs are averaging 4.6 runs per game, which is 12th in the league. They have been a better offensive team on the road, averaging 5.1 runs per game, which is the 2nd best mark in the MLB. As a team, the Cubs are batting .243, which is 11th in the league, and they are also among the league leaders in walks.</p>

<p>Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ are the Cubs' top power threats, with Suzuki having 20 homers and Happ leading the team with 25 long balls. Suzuki is also batting .278 for the season, while Happ is hitting just .247. Nico Hoerner has been hot of late, going 11/24 in his last six games and is on a six-game hitting streak.</p>

Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs Betting Pick & Prediction 9/19/24

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<p>The Capitals and Oilers are set to face off at 10:00 ET on TNT. The Oilers will host the game at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Capitals in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>WASHINGTON CAPITALS VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, March 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Capitals winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Capitals on the moneyline (+226)</li><li>The Capitals are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Washington Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p><p>On the season, the Capitals have gone 30-24-9, putting them in 5th place in the Metropolitan Division and 10th in the Eastern Conference. In the Eastern Conference, the Capitals have gone 19-17, and on the road, they have gone 13-14-4.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, the Capitals have gone 6-4, and over their last five games, they have gone 3-2. As the underdog, Washington has gone 17-21-7 this season.</p></p><p>Washington enters the game with an average scoring margin of -.4 goals per game. So far, the Capitals have been the underdog in all but 18 of their games. Overall, the team's puck line record is 30-33, and they have 16 losses by more than one goal.</p>

<p>On the road, the Capitals have a puck line record of 14-17, and their scoring differential is -.7 goals per contest. In their last ten road games, the team has gone 5-5 against the puck line.</p> <p>Games involving Washington have an average of 5.8 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6. In terms of their over/under performance, the Capitals come in with a record of 28-32-3.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Washington has an puck line record of 1-2 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.</p><p>The Capitals come into the game scoring an average of 2.7 goals per game, putting them 30th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 31st in the league. So far this year, the Capitals are 9-6 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 21-18 in games with fewer shots on goal.</p><p>The leading scorer for Washington's offense is Dylan Strome. Coming into the game he has 22 goals, ranking 58th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Strome has 29 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Oilers come into the season ranked 31st in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 28.3 shots per game against Edmonton. For the season, they are ranked 21st in shutouts, coming in with 3 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Charlie Lindgren comes into the game having made 32 starts this season. So far, his record is 15-11 and he has a save percentage of 0.731%.</p><h3>Will Edmonton Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Oilers have been strong, going 20-8-2 on the year. They have won three straight games at home and have been favored in 54 of their 63 games this season. Against the Western Conference, the Oilers are 23-13 on the year and have gone 13-7 in division games.</p>

<p>Overall, the Oilers have gone 39-21-3 on the year, putting them in 5th place in the Western Conference. Over their last ten games, the Oilers have gone 6-4, and they have gone 3-2 in their last five games. On the year, the Oilers have been favored in 35 of their 54 games as the favorite.</p></p><p>At home this season, the Oilers have gone 16-14 against the puck line, and they have an average scoring margin of +1.1 goals per game. Overall, Edmonton has gone 30-33 against the puck line, including 27 wins by multiple goals.</p>

<p>Over their last ten home games, the Oilers have gone just 6-4 against the puck line, and their average scoring margin in those games is +.9 goals per game. In their last three home games, Edmonton has gone 2-1 against the puck line.</p> <p>The average goal total for Edmonton's games is sitting at 6.4. The average over/under line for the season is 6.6. The Oilers come in with an over/under record of 26-34-3.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Washington has an puck line record of 1-2 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Oilers come in averaging 3.5 goals per game this season, which is 8th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 6th in the league. So far this year, the Oilers are 25-13 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 14-7 in games with fewer shots on goal.</p><p>The leading scorer for Edmonton's offense is Zach Hyman. Coming into the game he has 43 goals, ranking 3rd in the NHL. Hyman also comes into the game with 19 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Oilers come into the season ranked 31st in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 28.3 shots per game against Edmonton. For the season, they are ranked 21st in shutouts, coming in with 3 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Washington, goalie Stuart Skinner has started 45 games in this season. His current record is 29-13, and his save percentage stands at 0.926%.</p>

Washington Capitals vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/13/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Kings and Senators face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Senators are hosting the game at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Senators as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES KINGS VS OTTAWA SENATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ottawa Senators -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Canadian Tire Centre at 1:00 ET on Monday, October 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OTTAWA SENATORS:</h3><ul><li>Based on our analysis, we foresee the Senators winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Senators on the moneyline</li><li>The Senators should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Are Los Angeles Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>Los Angeles dropped to 1-1-1 after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Bruins. The Kings scored first, with Trevor Moore finding the net at 5:22 in the second period, but Boston tied it later in the period and sealed the win with a goal in overtime.</p>

<p>The total for the game was set at 5.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3. As underdogs on the puck line, the Kings failed to cover. Moore’s goal was the only one for Los Angeles, who have now scored 9 goals through their first three games.</p><p>Trevor Moore netted his first goal of the season for the Kings, who fired 34 shots on goal in their 2-1 loss to the Bruins. Moore took 7 shots in the game, and his goal came 5:22 into the second period, giving the Kings a 1-0 lead.</p> <p>Quinton Byfield recorded his second assist of the season, while Phillip Danault picked up his first. The Kings had 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>The Kings' defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up the final two goals in their previous game against Boston, including the game-winner 3:07 into overtime. Los Angeles had taken a 1-0 lead at the 5:22 mark of the 2nd period, but the Bruins tied it with 3:10 left in the 2nd and then added the overtime winner. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, while the Kings' defense registered 10 takeaways and 24 hits.</p><h3>Can the Senators Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>Following a 4-1 loss to the Canadiens, the Senators are now 1-1-0 this season. Ottawa entered the game as -1.5 goal favorites, failing to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the combined score reached only 5.</p>

<p>Ottawa’s defense struggled early, giving up two goals in the first period. Their lone goal came in the third period, after Montreal had already scored three times. Tim Stützle scored for the Senators, finding the net at 5:30 in the third period.</p><p>Ottawa's offense managed just one goal in their 4-1 loss to the Canadiens, with Tim Stützle netting his third goal of the season at the 5:30 mark of the third period. The Senators fired 25 shots on goal but were unable to convert on any of their 16 giveaways.</p> <p>Brady Tkachuk picked up his second assist of the season, while Nick Jensen added his first assist on Stützle's goal. Ottawa was held scoreless through the first two periods before finally getting on the board in the third.</p><p>Defensively, the Senators gave up the first two goals of the game, both in the first period, and two more in the third. Linus Ullmark made 22 saves with a save percentage of 84.6%. The defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 17 hits.</p>

Los Angeles Kings vs Ottawa Senators Betting Pick & Prediction 10/14/24

<p>There are a number of ways to bet on the Super Bowl, and prop betting is always a great option to explore. Looking at player props always stands out in the Super Bowl, but you can take that a step further by comparing all of the players in each game.</p>



<p>Here are some of the top game leaders prop bets that you will want to make in the Super Bowl over <a href="/s/betus/">at BetUS</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-most-receptions">Most Receptions</h2>



<p>There are some talented receivers and tight ends set to take the field in the Super Bowl, and that’s clear when looking at the betting odds that are set. When trying to bet on the most receptions you should always be looking for the most value, and also making the right pick.</p>



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<li>Travis Kelce +150 (<a href="/s/betus/">at BetUS</a>)</li>



<li>Rashee Rice +200</li>



<li>Brandon Aiyuk +450</li>



<li>Deebo Samual +475</li>



<li>Christian McCaffrey +750</li>
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<p>There are going to be more players listed in this market, but sticking with these options is going to be the way to go. The favorites in this market include two players from the Kansas City Chiefs and they are expected to be throwing the ball more.</p>



<p>If you are planning to bet on this market then going with Travis Kelce at +150 is simply the bet that you have to make. Kelce always seems to show up and he is going to have a big game in this one.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>Many would agree that Christian McCaffrey is the best running back in the NFL, and he is the big favorite to lead the Super Bowl in rushing yards. McCaffrey has odds set at -275 to have the most rushing yards in the Super Bowl, and that seems like a bet that is a good bet.&nbsp;</p>



<p>There is a ton of value in betting on Isiah Pacheco to lead this game in rushing yards though as his <a href="/s/betus">odds are sitting at +1600</a>. Football is a very physical sport, and injuries could have an impact on how things play out moving forward. </p>



<p>Betting on McCaffrey to lead the league in rushing yards just isn’t a bet that you will want to make, but it might be worth it to make a wager on Pacheco at +160.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>Much of the focus when it comes to player props is on the offensive side of the ball, but that only limits your betting opportunities. There are going to be some great defensive players on the field in this game, and betting on the most tackles is going to be in interesting option.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Here are the odds that are set for this market as to what players will have the most tackles and assists:</p>



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<li>Fred Warner +190</li>



<li>Nick Bolton +200</li>



<li>Dre Greenlaw +300</li>



<li>Justin Reid +1200</li>



<li>Ji’Ayir Brown +1200</li>



<li>Drue Tranquill +2000</li>
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<p>There are a number of linebackers listed when looking at the betting odds in this market, and that is going to be the position that is called on to do the most on defense. There is a chance to get a value pick in this market, and jumping on Greenlaw at +300 is going to be the bet that you should be looking to make.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Black Knights and Greyhounds game? Catch the action at Reitz Arena in Baltimore, MD, as the Greyhounds hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. This Patriot League conference matchup has an over/under of 124.5 points, and Loyola Maryland is favored to win by -1.5 at home vs. Army.</p><h3>ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS VS LOYOLA MARYLAND GREYHOUNDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Loyola Maryland Greyhounds -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Reitz Arena at 5:00 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOYOLA MARYLAND GREYHOUNDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Greyhounds.</li><li>Not only will Loyola Maryland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 124.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Black Knights Ready for a Win at Baltimore?</h3><p>Army comes into this game on a three-game losing streak, including a 73-51 loss to American in their most recent game. For the season, the Black Knights have gone 10-20, including a 6-11 record in Patriot League action.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Army has gone 4-16 this season, and they are currently 1.5-point underdogs against Loyola Maryland. For the year, the Black Knights have gone 4-10 on the road, and over their last 10 games away from home, they are 4-6.</p><p>As the underdog, Army has gone 10-10 vs. the spread this season and they are 13-16 overall. On the road, the Black Knights have an ATS mark of 9-5 and they are 2-1 in their last three road games vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 124.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Army's games this season (129.8). In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 118 points. On the season, their over/under record is 11-18.</p><p>Against American, the Army had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 59.8 points per game. They scored 51 points and posted a field goal percentage of 34.6% in the game. Offensively, the Black Knights have a season long field goal percentage of 40%, which is 381st in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 302nd in percentage and 138th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At this time, the Black Knights' defense is positioned 13th in the country, permitting 63.5 points per game. So far, the Army defense is giving up an average of 7.1 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.3 times per game (546th).</p><h3>Can Loyola Maryland Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>At 6-24, Loyola Maryland is looking to snap their three-game losing streak and their 11-game home losing streak. So far, they have gone 0-11 at home, compared to 5-12 on the road. This season, they have gone 4-12 in Patriot League play compared to 2-12 in non-conference games.</p>

<p>As the favorite, Loyola Maryland is 0-4 this season, and they have gone 5-19 as the underdog. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 1-9, and their average scoring margin at home this season is -11.4 points per game.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Loyola Maryland has yet to cover the spread, going 0-4. Their overall ATS record for the year is 10-18. At home, they are 0-11 vs. the spread this season and have gone 0-9 ATS in their last 10 home games. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Greyhounds are just 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 124.5 is lower than the average over/under line of 136.4 in Loyola Maryland's games this season. So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2.</p><p>The Loyola Maryland offense is coming off a game in which they scored 46 points vs. Bucknell. Overall their field goal percentage was 34% while connecting on 4 threes. Deon Perry is leading the team in scoring at 17.2 points per contest. Alonso Faure has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 7.7 going into the game.</p><p>At present, the Greyhounds' defense is nationally ranked 179th, allowing 72.3 points per game. Against Bucknell, the Greyhounds' defense gave up 68 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Bucknell only made 6 free-throws.</p>

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