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<p>Memphis is the heavy favorite in this week five non-conference matchup against Middle Tennessee, with the point spread set at -24.5. The game is scheduled for 7:30 ET on Saturday, September 28th, at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis and will be broadcast on ESNU. Memphis comes in with a 3-1 record, while Middle Tennessee is looking to improve on their 1-3 start to the season. The over/under line is at 60.5 points.</p><h3>MIDDLE TENNESSEE BLUE RAIDERS VS MEMPHIS TIGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Tigers -24.5</p><p>This game will be played at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium at 7:30 ET on Saturday, September 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Memphis Tigers winning this one by a score of 46 to 21</li><li>Not only do we have the Memphis Tigers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -24.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 60.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Middle Tennessee is looking to bounce back after a 45-17 defeat at the hands of Duke. This loss dropped the Blue Raiders to 1-3 for the season. They were +14.5 point underdogs but ended up losing by 28 points, failing to cover the spread. The over/under line was set at 51.5 points, but the teams combined for 62 points, hitting the over.</p><p></p><p>Duke took control early, and by the end of the first quarter, Middle Tennessee was trailing 28-10. The Blue Raiders added a touchdown in the second quarter, but Duke also scored, making it 35-10 at halftime. Middle Tennessee outscored Duke 7-3 in the third quarter but was unable to mount a comeback, as they were held scoreless in the fourth quarter, while Duke added seven more points.</p><p>In their 45-17 loss to Duke, Middle Tennessee's offense totaled 295 yards, with 168 of those coming on the ground. The Blue Raiders picked up 18 first downs but struggled in the passing game, finishing with just 127 yards through the air. Nicholas Vattiato completed 63.6% of his passes for 127 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, ending the game with a passer rating of 68.62.</p> 
<p>Jaiden Credle was the standout in the ground game, rushing for 125 yards on 12 carries and scoring one of Middle Tennessee's two touchdowns. Holden Willis led the team in receiving with three catches for 60 yards.</p><p>After allowing 45 points to Duke, Middle Tennessee's defense will be looking to bounce back. The Blue Raiders gave up 346 yards of total offense, with 216 yards coming through the air. On the ground, they allowed 130 yards and three rushing touchdowns. Middle Tennessee's defense did manage to pick off one pass in the game.</p><h3>Are The Memphis Tigers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Memphis is looking to bounce back after a 56-44 road loss to Navy, which dropped their record to 3-1 for the season. The Tigers were favored by -9 but ended up losing by 12 points. Despite the high-scoring nature of the game, the total of 100 points surpassed the over/under line of 47 points.</p> <p></p><p>Memphis initially took a 14-7 lead, but Navy outscored them 21-3 in the second quarter, putting the Tigers down by 11 at halftime. Memphis closed the gap to 35-30 by the end of the third quarter, but they couldn't complete the comeback, and Navy outscored them 21-14 in the fourth quarter.</p><p>Memphis's offense put up 659 yards in their last game, with 274 yards coming on the ground. The Tigers ran for four touchdowns and added 385 yards through the air. Seth Henigan completed 57.1% of his passes for 371 yards, throwing two touchdowns and one interception, and ending with a passer rating of 81.77.</p> 
<p>The Tigers picked up a total of 32 first downs in the game. Brandon Thomas led the rushing attack with 125 yards on 12 carries, averaging 10.4 yards per attempt. Koby Drake was the top receiver, recording nine receptions for 102 yards.</p><p>Memphis' defense had a tough time containing Navy's ground game, giving up 361 rushing yards and five touchdowns. Overall, they allowed 566 total yards and 56 points. Against the pass, Memphis was more effective, limiting Navy to 205 yards on 10 completions out of 14 attempts.</p>

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs Memphis Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/28/24

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<p>At 9:00 ET, the Sacramento Kings (+266) will take on the Denver Nuggets (-338) at Ball Arena in Denver. The Nuggets are currently favored by 8 points and have won three straight games. The over/under line for the game is set at 228.5 points.</p>

<p>This Western Conference matchup will be televised on NBCS. The Kings (33-24) are 7th in the West, while the Nuggets (39-19) are 3rd in the conference. Sacramento is 3rd in the Pacific Division and Denver is 3rd in the Northwest.</p><h3>SACRAMENTO KINGS VS DENVER NUGGETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Sacramento Kings +8</p><p>This game will be played at Ball Arena at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, February 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SACRAMENTO KINGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 123-122 in favor of the Nuggets.</li><li>Our projections have Nikola Jokic finishing with Nikola Jokic points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Nuggets finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Sacramento as Away Dogs</h3><p>Sacramento is 10-7 ATS as the underdog this season and has covered the spread in their last two games as the underdog. As the underdog, they are 7-10 straight up and have a scoring differential of -0.9 points per game.</p>

<p>On the road, the Kings have an average scoring differential of +0.5 points per game. Their ATS record on the road is 18-13, and they have won their last two games against the spread on the road.</p>

<p>In the Western Conference, the Kings are currently in 7th place with a record of 33-24. Against the West, they are 22-15 and 7-6 against other teams in the Pacific Division.</p>

<p>Sacramento's O/U record for the season is 30-26-1, and their games have averaged 236.4 points per game. Today's O/U line is 228.5, and 49 of their games have had higher over/under lines than that.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Kings lost to the Heat by a score of 121-110. The O/U line for that game was 224.5, and Sacramento was favored by 7 points going into the game.</p><p>When it comes to scoring the basketball, the Kings are one of the best in the league, averaging 118.5 points per game (8th). However, they have been slightly better at home (121.6 PPG) compared to on the road (115.9 PPG).</p>

<p>In terms of pace, Sacramento plays at the 10th fastest tempo in the NBA (100.1). So far this season, they have outscored the league average in 64.9% of their games.</p>

<p>One of the reasons the Kings are such a high-scoring team is their ability to knock down three-pointers. Sacramento is 4th in the NBA in both three-point attempts (39.6) and makes (14.7) per game. Overall, they are shooting 37% from beyond the arc (12th).</p><p>Currently, the Kings' defense holds the 23rd rank in the NBA, allowing 117.9 points per game. The Sacramento defense has allowed opponents to shoot 39.3% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 48.8% of their field goal attempts vs. Sacramento.</p><h3>Do the Nuggets Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>As the Nuggets host the Kings, they are favored by 8 points. Denver has won three straight games and is 39-19 overall, which is good for 3rd place in the Western Conference.</p>

<p>Against the spread, the Nuggets have covered in three straight games and are 25-31 on the season. At home, their ATS record is 13-13, compared to 12-18 on the road.</p>

<p>This season, the Nuggets have been favored in 49 of their 58 games. As the favorite, their scoring margin is +5.4 points per game. When favored, their ATS record is 21-26.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Nuggets defeated the Warriors by a score of 119-103. Denver was a 2-point underdog going into the game. The O/U line for the game was 232.5.</p>

<p>This season, the average combined scoring total in Nuggets games is 225.2 points. Today's O/U line of 228.5 is just below their season average of 227.7.</p><p>At home, the Nuggets are scoring 119.1 points per game, which is 9th in the league. Overall, Denver is 16th in scoring at 114.5 points per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to pace, the Nuggets are 29th in the league at 96.1 possessions per game.</p>

<p>In terms of shooting, Denver is 6th in field goal percentage at 49%. However, they are just 27th in three-point shooting at 36%.</p><p>Currently, the Nuggets' defense holds the 7th rank in the NBA, allowing 110.7 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Nuggets squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 52.6% inside the arc, and they're also giving up 36.2% from downtown.</p>

Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets Betting Pick & Prediction 2/28/24

<p>At 7:10 PM ET, the Braves and Red Sox will face off in an interleague matchup. This one is being played at Fenway Park in Boston, and the Braves are favored on the money line (-171). The Red Sox are +144 at the sportsbooks.</p>

<p>Max Fried will go for the Braves, and he is facing off against Kutter Crawford for the Red Sox. Atlanta is 33-24 this season, while the Red Sox are 30-30. In the NL East, the Braves are in 2nd place, and Boston is 3rd in the AL East. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs, and NESN is carrying this game on TV.</p>

<h3>BOSTON RED SOX VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Red Sox Moneyline +144</p><p>This game will be played at Fenway Park at 7:10 ET on Tuesday, June 4th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE BRAVES VS RED SOX:</h3><ul><li>We have the Red Sox winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Red Sox 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>Braves Records & Stats</h3><p>Heading into their last game vs. the Athletics, the Braves closed out the series with a 3-1 win. Leading up to the game, they were the heavy favorite at -257. Offensively, the Braves scored their three runs on seven hits and didn't hit a home run.</p>

<p>Charlie Morton got the start for the Braves, going six innings, and didn't give up a run. He also issued just one walk and struck out six Athletics batters. Dylan Lee got the win out of the bullpen, and Raisel Iglesias picked up the save.</p><p>With an overall record of 33-24, the Braves are seven games behind the Phillies for the NL East lead. Atlanta will be on the road today vs. the Red Sox, and they are 11-8 in divisional games this year. The Braves closed out their series vs. the Athletics with a win and took the series 2-1.</p>

<p>At home, the Braves have gone 19-12 compared to 14-12 on the road. As the favorite, the Braves have gone 32-21 and just 1-3 as the underdog. Atlanta's overall series record is 12-6-1, and they are 4-6 over their last 10 games.</p><p>When the Braves are the favorite, they are 26-27 against the run line, and when they are the underdog, they are 3-1. Their average run margin in games they win is 3.6, while their average run margin in losses is -3.3. Their overall run line record is 29-28, and their average run margin per game is +0.7.</p><p>The Braves are on the road tonight against the Red Sox, and the over/under line is set at 8 runs. Atlanta's games have averaged 8.3 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 20-35. The average over/under line for their games is 9 runs, and when the line is set at 8 runs, they have gone 3-2. Overall, 73.7% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8 runs.</p><p>Max Fried has been pitching well for the Braves this season, as he comes into the game with a record of 5-2 and an ERA of 2.97. In his 11 starts, Fried has pitched two complete games and has one shutout. He has turned in six quality starts this year. Fried's most recent outing was a gem, as he didn't allow a run in eight innings of work against the Nationals. He gave up just one earned run in his outing before that. Fried's ERA on the road is 7.64, compared to 5.19 at home.</p><p>Marcell Ozuna has been one of the league's top power hitters this season, as his 17 home runs are 3rd best in the MLB. He also comes into the game on a seven-game hitting streak. During this stretch, he has gone 10/35 with two homers and six RBIs. Matt Olson has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 12/34 with two homers and seven RBIs in his last nine games. For the season, Olson is batting .241 with nine homers.</p>

<p>As a team, the Braves are averaging 4.5 runs per game and have been a better offensive team on the road (4.8 RPG) than at home (4.3 RPG). Overall, they are the 7th ranked batting average team in the league and have the 5th best on-base percentage in the league. Atlanta's offense is also among the league leaders in slugging percentage and OPS.</p><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>The Red Sox will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Tigers with an 8-4 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 10th inning before the Tigers scored four runs in the top of the 10th. Boston was the -158 favorite at home going into the game.</p>

<p>Brayan Bello got the start for the Red Sox and took the loss. He only lasted 6 1/3 innings, giving up four earned runs on eight hits. Rafael Devers had a big game at the plate, going 2/4 with a homer and two RBIs. The Red Sox also had three other players with two hits.</p><p>Boston is at an even 30-30 overall and are 11.5 games behind the Yankees in the AL East. So far, they have gone just 5-8 in divisional games. The Red Sox will be at home today, hosting the Braves, and they are 3-5 as home underdogs this season.</p>

<p>The Red Sox are 17-13 on the road compared to 13-17 at home. As the favorite, Boston is 16-13 this year and 14-17 when coming in as the underdog. They split their series with the Tigers and are 4-6 over their last ten games. Boston's series record is 8-9-2 this year.</p><p>When betting the run line on the Red Sox, it's been more profitable to take them on the road this season, where they are 18-12. They have a run differential of +1.3 runs per game on the road, compared to -0.6 runs per game at home. They have a run line record of 9-21 at home and 18-13 as the underdog.</p><p>When the Red Sox play at home, the over/under line is set at 8 runs, and the over has hit in three consecutive games. Boston's games have averaged 8.3 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 24-31 overall. When the line is set at 8 runs, they have gone 3-4-2 to the over this season. Overall, 56.7% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8 runs or higher.</p><p>Right-hander Kutter Crawford is starting for the Red Sox today and comes into the game with a record of 2-4 and an ERA of 3.29. In his 12 starts, Crawford has turned in five quality starts and is averaging 8.69 strikeouts per nine innings. Crawford's last outing was a rough one, as he gave up five earned runs in six innings of work vs. the Orioles. He took the loss in that outing. Before that, he had given up just one earned run in three straight outings. So far, he has been much better on the road, with an ERA of 2.59 compared to 4.26 at home.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Red Sox are averaging 4.4 runs per game, which is 14th in the league. They have been a better offensive team on the road this season, averaging 4.8 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .243 and are 9th in the league in home runs. Boston is also one of the better teams in terms of isolated power, with a team ISO of .160.</p>

<p>Rafael Devers and Tyler O'Neill are tied for the team lead in home runs, with 11, and Devers' 29 RBIs are the 2nd most in the league. Devers has also been hot of late, going 9/26 in his last seven games. Ceddanne Rafaela has also been swinging a hot bat, going 2/7 in his last seven games, with two homers.</p>

Atlanta Braves vs Boston Red Sox Betting Pick & Prediction 6/4/24