<p>The Yankees and Rangers face off in an AL matchup at 8:05 PM ET at Globe Life Field in Arlington. New York is 80-59 this season, while the Rangers are 66-73 overall. Marcus Stroman gets the start for the Yankees, while the Rangers are starting Nathan Eovaldi.</p>

<p>The money line odds have the Yankees at -110, while the Rangers are the slight favorite at -109. The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs, and the game will be televised on BSSW.</p><h3>TEXAS RANGERS VS NEW YORK YANKEES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Rangers Moneyline -109</p><p>This game will be played at Globe Life Field at 8:05 ET on Wednesday, September 4th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE YANKEES VS RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rangers winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Rangers 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>It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Rangers vs Yankees series. Texas went into the matchup as +134 underdogs and squeaked out a 7-4 win. The Rangers offense only had two more hits than the Yankees and struck out 14 times, but still picked up a win.</p>

<p>Andrew Heaney only went five innings for the Rangers but didn't give up a run and finished with eight strikeouts. He picked up a win in the game, while Walter Pennington closed things out. Clay Holmes had a rough outing for the Yankees, taking the loss.</p>

<p>Josh Jung and Wyatt Langford each homered for the Rangers, while Anthony Volpe went deep for the Yankees. Jung, Langford, and Jung each finished with two hits and two RBIs.</p><h3>Yankees Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 80-59, the Yankees are just a half-game behind the Orioles for the AL East lead. New York is 2nd in the AL East and has a division record of 22-23. The Yankees will take on the Rangers today, and they are 43-28 on the road this year.</p>

<p>The Yankees have an even series record of 25-15-4 this year, but they have dropped two straight series. As the favorite, the Yankees are 62-52 this year, and they have gone 18-7 as the underdog. New York is looking to get back on track today, as they are just 4-6 over their last ten games.</p><p>When the Yankees win, they win big, with an average run margin of 4.2 runs per game. When they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -3.6 runs per game. Overall, they are 73-66 against the run line this season, and they are 42-29 against the run line on the road. They are 52-62 against the run line as the favorite and 21-4 against the run line as the underdog.</p><p>When the Yankees play on the road, the over has been a popular bet this season, as their games have gone over the total in 30 of 48 games when the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. Their games have averaged 9.3 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 77-58 on the year.</p><p>Marcus Stroman gets the start for the Yankees today as he faces off against the Rangers on the road. He has made 26 starts this season and has a record of 10-6 with a 3.81 ERA. Stroman's WHIP for the season is 1.39, and opponents are batting .247 off the right-hander this year. Stroman has turned in nine quality starts this year and is averaging 6.59 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Stroman went seven innings, giving up two earned runs, and got the win. Before that, he had given up at least three earned runs in three straight starts. The right-hander has been much better on the road, coming in with a record of 5-1 and 3.1 ERA compared to 5-5 with a 5.79 ERA at home.</p><p>So far this season, the Yankees have been the best home run hitting team in the league, and they are also 1st in the league in team OPS (.773). Not only are they the top-scoring team in the league, but they have also been the best road offense in the league, averaging 5.3 runs per game. Overall, they are averaging 5.1 runs per contest.</p>

<p>Leading the way for the Yankees offense is Aaron Judge, who is hitting .324 with a league-leading 51 home runs and 124 RBIs. Juan Soto is also having a strong season, batting .291 with 37 homers. Over his last eight games, Jazz Chisholm Jr. has gone 13/29 with two homers, and Austin Wells has three homers in his last seven games.</p><h3>Rangers Records & Stats</h3><p>Texas is 66-73 overall and trail the Astros by 9.5 games in the AL West. So far, they are 16-19 in divisional games. The Rangers are looking to pick up a win today, as they are 3rd in the AL West, 9.5 games behind the Astros.</p>

<p>At home, the Rangers are 37-33 this season, and they are 29-40 on the road. Texas has an overall series record of 18-25-1 this year, and they have won two straight series. As the favorite, the Rangers are 44-32 and 22-41 as the underdog.</p><p>When the Rangers win, they do so by an average of 3.5 runs per game, but when they lose, they lose by an average of 3.8 runs per game. As a result, their run line record is 57-82, including a 27-43 mark at home.</p><p>When the Texas Rangers play at home, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, and their games have averaged 8.7 runs per game this season. The over/under record for Rangers games this season is 62-72, and their games have had an average over/under line of 9 runs. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, the over/under record is 22-28. In total, 44 of their games have had an over/under line set at 8.5 runs, accounting for 31.7% of their games. Their current over streak is at three games.</p><p>Nathan Eovaldi will be looking to build off his last outing, where he didn't give up a run and picked up the win. In that outing vs. the White Sox, he went seven innings and gave up just one hit. Looking at his overall numbers, Eovaldi has made 24 starts and has a record of 10-7. His ERA for the season is 3.60, along with a WHIP of 1.06. Opposing batters are hitting .221 off the right-hander this season. Eovaldi has turned in 13 quality starts and is averaging 8.87 strikeouts per nine innings. For the year, he has given up 18 homers.</p>
<p>Corey Seager comes into the game as one of the league's top home run hitters, as his 30 homers are 8th best in the MLB. He is also leading the Rangers with 74 RBIs and has a batting average of .278. Over his last seven games, Seager has gone 12/31 with two homers and four RBIs. Wyatt Langford has also been swinging the bat well of late, going 3/29 with three homers in his last eight games.</p>

<p>As a team, the Rangers are averaging just 4.2 runs per game, which is 24th in the league. They have been a little better on the road, averaging 4.3 runs per contest. Overall, they are batting just .238 and are near the bottom of the league in most offensive categories.</p>

New York Yankees vs Texas Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/4/24

<p>The Chippewas and Bulls are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bulls will host the game at Yuengling Center in Tampa, FL. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Bulls as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.</p><h3>CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS VS SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Central Michigan Chippewas +17</p><p>This game will be played at Yuengling Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-66 in favor of the Bulls.</li><li>Even though we have South Florida winning straight-up, we like Central Michigan at +17.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Chippewas Pull Off a Win at Tampa?</h3><p>The Chippewas come into today's matchup with a record of 0-3 after their most recent loss to Florida State (94-67). Over their previous five road games, including last year, Central Michigan has recorded a 1-4 on the road. Digging into Central Michigan's ATS performance so, they come into today's game with an ATS record of 0-3. On the road, Central Michigan is 0-2 vs. the spread this season and 3-7 in their last ten road games.</p><p>Central Michigan's games have, on average, featured 149 points per game leading to an over/under record of 3-0-0. Their average over/under line is currently 142.7 points so far. The Chippewas' last five games have finished with a comined 64 points per game and an over/under record of 5-0.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Central Michigan offense tallied 67 points in a matchup against Florida State. Their field goal percentage for the game was 52.3%, and they made 4 threes. Anthony Pritchard is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today's matchup with an average of 14. Meanwhile, Brian Taylor also brings a PPG average of 8.3 into the game.</p><p>Looking at the Central Michigan defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 85.7 points per game (125th).</p><h3>Can the Bulls Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>As they prepare for their 2nd matchup of the season, Central Michigan comes in with a 1-0 record this season. At home, Central Michigan has a 2-3 record over their last five games, including last year. Before today's game, South Florida's ATS record stands at 1-0. Going back to last year, the team's last three games has led to an ATS record of 2-1, and an average scoring margin of 6.</p><p>South Florida's comes in with an over/under record of 0-1-0 after their first game, having previously recorded an over/under record of 21-11-0 last season. The Bulls have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 72 points per game and an over/under record of 0-5.</p><p>South Florida's offense kicked off the season by making 34 of 64 field goals and scoring 96 points against South Carolina State. Chris Youngblood was the leading scorer for the Bulls, putting up 19 points. In addition, Selton Miguel contributed 18 points.</p><p>In their season opener, South Florida's defense surrendered 52 points to South Carolina State.</p>

Central Michigan Chippewas vs South Florida Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/23

<p>Looking to win big? The Owls and Pirates face off at 5:00 ET on ESPN2. The Pirates are hosting the game at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, NC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 136.5 points, and East Carolina is favored by -6.5 to win at home against Temple.</p><h3>TEMPLE OWLS VS EAST CAROLINA PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Temple Owls +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Minges Coliseum at 5:00 ET on Sunday, January 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEMPLE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Even though we have East Carolina winning straight-up, we like Temple at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Owls Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Temple is coming off a 75-69 loss to South Florida. The Owls have lost five straight games and are just 8-12 overall this season. In American Athletic Conference play, Temple is 1-6.</p>

<p>For the season, the Owls have been an underdog 10 times and have gone just 2-8 in those games. On the road, Temple is 3-5, and their average scoring margin is -6.6 points per game. Over their last 10 road games, the Owls are just 3-7.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Temple has gone 3-6-1 vs. the spread. On the road, the Owls have an ATS mark of just 2-5-1 this year and are 0-2-1 vs. the spread in their last three road games. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Temple is 3-6-1 ATS.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Temple games sits at 8-10-1 with an average scoring total of 143.2 points. Today's over/under line of 136.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (142). So far, 15 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 139 points.</p><p>The Owls' offense wrapped up their last game with 69 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 70.5 points per contest. The Temple offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 28.1 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 30% of their looks from outside this season.</p><p>Temple's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 72.6 points per game. The Temple defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 75 points and allowed South Florida to connect on 11 threes.</p><h3>Can the Pirates Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>East Carolina will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak at home today against Temple. So far, the Pirates are 7-6 at home this season, and they are 6-4 in their last 10 games at home. Overall, East Carolina is 10-10 this season, and they are 3-4 in American Athletic Conference play.</p>

<p>Coming into today's game, East Carolina has been favored in nine of their 20 games, and they have a record of 6-3 when favored. Their average scoring margin at home this season is +3.4 points per game, and they are 2-4 on the road this season.</p><p>East Carolina has an ATS record of 9-9-1 this season, going 5-7-1 vs. the spread at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Pirates have gone just 3-6-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for East Carolina games is 7-12 and today's line of 136.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (142.6). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is just 118 points.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 70 points per game, the East Carolina had a below average performance. They scored 54 points against Wichita State and had a field goal percentage of 33.8%. The team's top scorer is Russell Felton Jr., who enters today's matchup with an average of 15.8, while Ezra Ausar also carries a PPG average of 13.9 into the game.</p><p>At this time, the Pirates' defense is positioned 90th in the country, permitting 68.2 points per game. East Carolina will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Wichita State to just 40% shooting in their most recent game.</p>

Temple Owls vs East Carolina Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction 1/28/24

<p>The NBA betting action goes on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, with the interconference showdown from FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, so we bring you the best Nets vs. Grizzlies betting pick and odds.</p>



<p>According to <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada/">Bovada Sportsbook</a>, the Grizzlies opened as small 2-point home favorites with a total of 236.5 points. Memphis has owned Brooklyn as of late, going 5-0 straight up and ATS in their last five encounters. Back on January 3, the Grizzlies easily outlasted the Nets 118-104 as 6.5-point road dogs in their first meeting of the 2021-22 season.</p>



<h2>The Nets eye their third straight victory              </h2>



<p>The Brooklyn Nets (38-34; 29-40-3 ATS) are coming off a 114-106 victory to the Utah Jazz this past Monday. It was their second straight victory, as the Nets finished their three-game homestand on a high note.</p>



<p>Kevin Durant dominated Utah all night, finishing with 37 points (15-for-23 from the field), nine rebounds, and eight assists. The Nets put on a strong offensive performance. They shot 54.2% from the field and handed out 31 assists.</p>



<p>The Nets have gone 6-1 straight up and 5-2 ATS in their last seven outings. Their offense has been outstanding during that span, tallying 127.0 points per 100 possessions on 54.7% shooting from the field and 41.5% from beyond the 3-point line.</p>



<h2>The Grizzlies won five of their last six games              </h2>



<p>The Memphis Grizzlies (49-23; 46-26 ATS) bounced back from a 120-105 defeat at the Atlanta Hawks with a 122-98 dismantling of the lowly Houston Rockets this past Sunday. Playing without Ja Morant, who hit the sidelines due to a sore knee, the Grizzlies easily covered a huge 12.5-point spread to close down their four-game road trip in style.</p>



<p>Desmond Bane helped the Grizzlies to overcome Ja’s absence, tallying 24 points, seven assists, and five rebounds. Dillon Brooks had 20 points, four boards, and three steals, while De’Anthony Melton added 16 points and seven rebounds off the bench.</p>



<p>The Grizzlies have gone 5-1 SU and 3-3 ATS over their last six contests overall, scoring 118.9 points per 100 possessions and yielding 107.3 in a return. They’ll miss Ja Morant once more when they take on the in-form Nets.</p>



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



<p><strong>Brooklyn:</strong></p>



<ul><li>5-2 ATS in the last seven games overall</li><li>7-0-1 ATS in the last eight games on the road&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Memphis:</strong></p>



<ul><li>3-6 ATS in the last nine games played on Wednesday&nbsp;</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-brooklyn-nets-vs-memphis-grizzlies-pick">Brooklyn Nets vs. Memphis Grizzlies Pick</h2>



<p>The Nets have some injury worries as well, but they should have enough weapons to outlast the Ja Morant-less Grizzlies. It won’t be an easy task, but with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant in the starting lineup, the Nets’ offense will look for another dominant performance.</p>



<p>The Grizzlies lean on Morant a lot. They just beat Houston without their best player, but defeating the Nets will be a tall order. Both KD and Kyrie have been outstanding lately.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Brooklyn Nets +2.0 at -110</strong></p>



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



<p>If they want to overcome Ja Morant’s absence in this matchup, the Grizzlies will have to step up defensively and slow down the Nets. Memphis prefers to play at a fast pace, recording 100.1 possessions per 48 minutes, but without Morant, they shouldn’t be able to run the floor as much as they would like.</p>



<p>Also, the Grizzlies have to find a way to force Brooklyn into half-court basketball. They’ll need to double-team Durant a lot and force his teammates into tough shots. With their best player on the shelf, the Grizzlies cannot expect their offense to make the difference.</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under 236.5 points at -110</strong></p>

Brooklyn Nets vs. Memphis Grizzlies Odds, Pick, Prediction 3/23/22

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Privateers and Cardinals. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Cardinals at The Legacy Center in Lake Charles, LA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Southland conference contest is set at 158.5 points, with Lamar being favored by -9.5 at home against New Orleans.</p><h3>NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS VS LAMAR CARDINALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Orleans Privateers +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Legacy Center at 6:00 ET on Monday, March 11th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PRIVATEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Cardinals.</li><li>Even though we have Lamar winning straight-up, we like New Orleans at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can New Orleans Secure a Road Victory?</h3><p>After winning their last game against Southeastern Louisiana, the New Orleans Privateers come into this game with a record of 10-22. So far, they have gone 5-14 in Southland Conference play compared to 5-8 in non-conference games. As the underdog this season, they have a record of 3-18.</p>

<p>On the road, the Privateers have gone 3-16 this season, and their average scoring margin is -12.8 points per game. Over their last 10 road games, they have gone 2-8, and they are 2-3 in their last five.</p><p>As the underdog, New Orleans has gone 9-12 against the spread this season. Their overall ATS record is 11-17 and they are 9-10 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Privateers have gone 3-7 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 158.5 is higher than the average scoring total in New Orleans' games this season (153.2). So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 0-3.</p><p>The New Orleans offense is coming off a game in which they scored 78 points vs. Southeastern Louisiana. Overall their field goal percentage was 42.1% while connecting on 7 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Jordan Johnson with 34 points. James Glisson III also added 12 points for the Privateers.</p><p>So far, the Privateers' defense is ranked 324th in the country at 79.7 points per contest. New Orleans will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Southeastern Louisiana to just 38% shooting in their most recent game.</p><h3>Can the Cardinals Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>After winning their last game against Houston Christian, the Lamar Cardinals are 18-13 overall and 10-6 in Southland Conference play. At home, they have an average scoring differential of +10.4 points per game, and their record is 11-3.</p>

<p>As the favorite, Lamar is 12-3, and they have been favored in 15 of their 31 games. So far, they have a two-game win streak.</p><p>At home this season, Lamar has an ATS record of 11-3. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Cardinals have gone 7-3 vs. the spread. In their last 3 home games, Lamar is 1-2 ATS.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Lamar games is 15-12 and today's over/under line of 158.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (150.1). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 142 points and their OU record during this stretch is 1-2. For the season, 18 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line.</p><p>In their previous game, the Cardinals' offense finished with 78 points, which is right in line with their current average of 78.7 points per contest. The team's top scorer is Terry Anderson, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 12.7, while Chris Pryor also maintains a PPG average of 11.8 leading up to the game.</p><p>Lamar's defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 73.3 points per game. Against Houston Christian in their most recent game, the Lamar defense gave up a total of 68 points while allowing Houston Christian to hit 49% of their shots.</p>

New Orleans Privateers vs Lamar Cardinals Betting Pick & Prediction 3/11/24

It is hard to know why we’re even playing the Buccaneers vs. Saints game in the Divisional Round. It’s been said that it’s hard to beat a team three times in the same season. So that means that Tampa Bay is advancing, right? At least that’s what the talking heads and the pearl-clutchers will tell you.

When it comes right down to it, maybe one team is just better than the other. Maybe it takes a third data point to prove that the Saints are, in fact, the better team. We’ll see what happens on Sunday night and if Drew Brees advances to the NFC Championship Game for the fourth time in his career or if Tom Brady will head to his first.

The Saints are -3 with extra juice across most of the market, including <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betonline"><strong>BetOnline Sportsbook</strong></a>. The total sits at 52 for Sunday’s “chase game” that will get a ton of action on both sides from bettors that have a position, are betting because it’s a playoff game, or because they’ve had a good or bad weekend and will try to add to their wins or recover their losses.
<h3><strong><u>Tampa</u></strong><strong><u> Bay</u></strong><strong><u> Buccaneers</u></strong></h3>
We’ll go ahead and start with this. The Buccaneers have beaten one playoff team this season in six tries. That was the Green Bay Packers in a game that was an outlier for both teams all the way back in mid-October. Otherwise, the Buccaneers lost to the Saints twice, the Bears, the Rams, and the Chiefs. The Rams and Chiefs games were close on the scoreboard, but not in the box score.

Los Angeles outgained Tampa Bay 413-251 in the 27-24 final and the Chiefs racked up 543 yards, but left points on the field in that 27-24 final. I guess it’s worth pointing out that Tampa Bay did beat the Washington Football Team to advance to this point, but that was a playoff team with a losing record and it was a bit of a struggle.

Many are excited about how Tom Brady has played since the Week 13 bye. Brady went into last week’s game with a 12/1 TD/INT ratio and a 69.1% completion percentage with 11.24 adjusted net yards per pass attempt in the four wins over Minnesota, Atlanta twice, and Detroit. Against a strong Washington defense, Brady kept moving forward with 381 yards on just 22 completions and a couple of touchdown passes.

Brady now faces a New Orleans defense that made life miserable for him. In two games against the Saints, Brady was sacked six times with a 2/5 TD/INT ratio. He completed 45-of-74 passes and struggled to generate any big plays. The Buccaneers offense has been a lot better since the last meeting in Week 9, but the Saints undoubtedly have a formidable defense.

The Buccaneers defense did a good job against the Saints in Week 1, holding New Orleans to just 4.1 yards per play. The Saints had 5.8 yards per play in the second meeting. The Buccaneers defense feasted on bad teams and struggled mightily with good teams, as evidenced by the lack of success against playoff teams. We’ll have to see what adjustments are made to try and slow down the Saints here.
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<h3><strong><u>New Orleans</u></strong><strong><u> Saints</u></strong></h3>
New Orleans will need a better offensive performance than what we saw last week against the Bears. The Saints had 5.1 yards per play and really didn’t showcase much on offense in the game. In fairness, they didn’t really have to, as the defense had a suffocating performance and the outcome was never really in doubt.

The Saints kept Drew Brees upright last week, as he threw for 265 yards and a couple of scores. The running game for the Saints struggled to get going, but with Alvin Kamara and others fresh off of the COVID list, it was an understandably slow performance. Kamara had 99 yards on 23 attempts. The Bears seemed committed to keeping everything in front of them and to make Brees take some deep shots, but the Saints were undeterred, took what the Bears gave them, and won the game to advance.

For all the talk about the Buccaneers and their struggles with playoff teams, the Saints beat the Bucs twice, but also lost to the Packers, barely beat the Bears in overtime, and lost to the Chiefs in a game where they were badly outgained. New Orleans wound up somehow playing a weaker schedule than the Buccaneers. We can poke holes in every team and every game, but it does feel as though the Saints are getting something of a pass for their schedule and how they did with the better teams.

Defensively, the Saints do shine and have shined for a while. Opponents only averaged five yards per play during the season and New Orleans had 26 takeaways. That ranked third in the NFL. This was a top-10 defense on the third, but if there is a potential problem area, it would be in the red zone, where the Saints ranked 29th with a RZ TD% against of 68%. The difference is that the Saints offense had 18 more red zone trips than the opposition to bail the defense out in that regard.
<h3><strong><u>Pick &amp; Analysis</u></strong></h3>
This will be one of the most talked about games of the weekend because of all the storylines. Brady vs. Brees, who is said to be retiring after the season. Third game. Saints are 2-0 against the Buccaneers. It’s the only game featuring division rivals this weekend. Lots of talk.

The -3 line looks about right. What I don’t understand is the high total. The Saints have played some high-scoring games lately and the Buccaneers offense has put up a lot of points. These are two teams that have good defenses and good offenses, but they are very similar in a lot of ways. Big plays don’t come from the arm talent of the two QBs. They come from catch-and-run situations. Both defenses limited big plays and shouldn’t allow many here.

Under 52 is the look for me. There is a lot of familiarity here and I would expect a tight game with a lot of movement between the 20s.
<h4><strong>Pick: Under 52</strong></h4>
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<p>Betting on today's Cyclones and Bears game? Catch the action at Foster Pavilion in Waco, TX, as the Bears hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN2. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 142 points, and Baylor is favored by -3.5 to win at home against Iowa State.</p><h3>IOWA STATE CYCLONES VS BAYLOR BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Baylor Bears -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Foster Pavilion at 8:00 ET on Saturday, February 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BAYLOR BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Bears.</li><li>Not only will Baylor pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Iowa State Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>After winning their last game against Kansas by a score of 79-75, Iowa State is now 16-4 overall and 5-2 in Big 12 play. So far, they have gone 3-3 on the road compared to 13-1 at home.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Cyclones have gone 2-2 this season, and their average scoring margin on the road is -1.3 points per game. Over their last ten road games, they have gone 5-5.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Iowa State has gone 2-2 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 2-4 and over their last 10 road games, the Cyclones are 4-6 vs. the spread. In their last 3 games as the underdog, Iowa State is 2-1 ATS.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Iowa State games is 13-7. The average scoring total in their games this year is 142.2 points, which is higher than the average over/under line of 138 points. Today's over/under line of 142 is similar to the average scoring total in their last three games (147 points).</p><p>In their recent matchup, the Iowa State offense ended with 79 points against Kansas. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 45.9% and made 14 threes. Leading Iowa State in scoring vs. Kansas was Tre King with his 21 points. Keshon Gilbert also added 16 points for the Cyclones.</p><p>This season, the Iowa State defense has been impressive, holding the 7th position in the country while permitting an average of 61.8 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Kansas, the Jayhawks finished with a field goal percentage of 45% and a total of 75 points vs. Iowa State.</p><h3>Will Baylor Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>With an overall record of 15-5, Baylor has been dominant at home, going 11-0. They have won their last 11 games at home, and their average margin of victory is +23.6 points per game. This season, they have been favored in 14 of their 20 games, going 13-1 in those contests.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Bears defeated UCF by a score of 77-69. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 9-1, and their record over their last five games at home is 4-1. For the season, they have a record of 4-2 in Big 12 play, and their non-conference record is 11-3.</p><p>When looking at Baylor's overall ATS record this season, they are 12-6. At home, their ATS mark is 9-2. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bears have gone 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record in Baylor games is 10-8. The average scoring total in their games this year is 152.2 points. Today's over/under line of 142 is lower than the average OU line in their games (148.8). Over their last three games, the over/under mark is 3-0 with an average scoring total of 167 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Baylor offense tallied 77 points in a matchup against UCF. Their field goal percentage for the game was 47.1%, and they made 9 threes. Leading the team in scoring is Ja'Kobe Walter, who is averaging 14.8 heading into today's matchup. Additionally, RayJ Dennis also maintains a PPG average of 13.2 heading into game.</p><p>In terms of defense, Baylor is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 71.0 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Baylor's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.0% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 31.5% this season.</p>

Iowa State Cyclones vs Baylor Bears Betting Pick & Prediction 2/3/24

<p>The Tar Heels and Rainbow Warriors are set to face off at 12:30 ET on ESPN2. The Rainbow Warriors will host the game at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. North Carolina is the -15.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Hawaii. The over/under for the game is set at 153 points.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS VS HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors +15.5</p><p>This game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center at 12:30 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HAWAII RAINBOW WARRIORS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Rainbow Warriors.</li><li>Not only will Hawaii pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +15.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will North Carolina Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p>North Carolina dominated the Eagles on Friday, November 15th, with a 107-55 win at home. The Tar Heels, who were -25 favorites, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 162 exceeded the O/U line of 150.</p> <p>After leading 43-34 at halftime, UNC’s defense stepped up, allowing just 21 points in the 2nd half while scoring 64 points themselves.</p><p>North Carolina's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 107 points on 59% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.6%, thanks in large part to their 74.4% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they hit 7 of 22 threes, good for 31.8%, and they were solid at the free-throw line, connecting on 28 of 34 attempts for 82.4%.</p> <p>Jalen Washington and Elliot Cadeau both scored 18 points, with Washington going a perfect 6 for 6 from the field. Cadeau also added 8 assists. Matt Rogers contributed 15 points and 7 rebounds, while Seth Trimble and RJ Davis each added 13 points, with Trimble shooting 66.7% from the field.</p><p>Even with a strong defensive effort, the Tar Heels couldn’t slow down their opponent, who scored 55 points while shooting 59% from the field. North Carolina struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing 29/39 shooting for 74%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Tar Heels gave up 7 threes on 22 attempts, a 31% shooting rate. Their opponent also capitalized at the free-throw line, hitting 28/34 for 82%. North Carolina allowed 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Rainbow Warriors Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Rainbow Warriors picked up a 73-68 win over Weber State on Sunday, November 17th. Hawaii was favored by 6 points going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 141, surpassing the over/under line of 134.</p> 

<p>Hawaii found themselves trailing 38-31 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half. They held Weber State to just 19 points after the break while scoring 26 points of their own to secure the win.</p><p>Blaise Threatt and Tanner Christensen combined for 52 points in Hawaii's recent game, with Threatt scoring 27 and grabbing 9 rebounds, while Christensen shot 90.9% from the field, finishing with 25 points. As a team, Hawaii shot 43.1% overall, with a 20% mark from three-point range, hitting just 3 of 15 attempts.</p> <p>Hawaii's effective field goal percentage was 47.1%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, converting 65% of their 40 attempts. The team recorded 12 offensive rebounds and 14 assists, with Threatt adding 3 assists to his standout performance.</p><p>Hawaii's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 43% from the field on 22 of 51 attempts. Inside the arc, Hawaii allowed 19 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Hawaii held their opponents to just 3 made threes on 15 attempts, a 20% success rate. At the free-throw line, Hawaii's opponents shot 65%, making 26 of 40 attempts. Hawaii also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.</p>

North Carolina Tar Heels vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

This article will not only cover the best NFL betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but will also provide some tips on how to bet on the NFL.
<h3>Where to bet on NFL</h3>
Knowing where to find the best NFL sportsbooks is a big key if you want to have some success when wagering on this sport. Here are six of the best NFL sportsbooks to use, and all of them are going to be a little bit different.

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Best NFL Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

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Major League Baseball (MLB) might not be the most popular sport in the world to wager on, but it still presents a really good betting option. MLB betting comes in many different forms, and this is a season that presents plenty of betting opportunities as well.

Major League Baseball was founded all the way back in 1876, but the league has obviously gone through some major changes since that time. Most of the major rules are still in place, but the way that the game is played is now much different.

There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

MLB teams are split up into leagues and divisions, but there is now more crossover games than ever before. The American League and National League now operate under the same basic rules, and that keeps things similar regardless of what league you are looking at.

Knowing the best MLB betting sites &amp; sportsbooks is also important if you plan to bet on MLB, and this article will explore that as well. By the time you are done reading this article, you should be ready to bet on baseball.
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The Denver Nuggets (41-20) and the Charlotte Hornets (21-40), who both like to play patient, will battle at Spectrum Center. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 5, 2020, and it can be seen on Altitude Sports &amp; Entertainmnt.
<h2>Denver Nuggets vs. Charlotte Hornets Free Preview</h2>
The last time the Nuggets played, they were beaten by the Golden State Warriors, 116-100, despite being 16-point favorites. Nikola Jokic put together a solid game for Denver, finishing with 16 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists. Golden State was lights out from beyond the arc (18-41; 43.9 percent). Denver, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.8 (above their season average of 24.8). The two teams combined to put up 216 points, which finished just under the O/U total of 218.5.

Although the Hornets were defeated by the San Antonio Spurs in their last contest, 104-103, they did cover as 4-point underdogs. Terry Rozier led Charlotte in scoring with 20 points on 8-for-18 shooting. San Antonio had a much healthier turnover percentage (10.1 vs. 15.8). Charlotte, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.7 (above their season average of 23.8). The two teams collectively scored 207 points, which came in under the projected point total of 211.

Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the NBA's slowest-paced teams battle. Charlotte currently ranks 30th in possessions per game (98.5) and Denver is 28th (100.2). Additionally, the Nuggets are among the NBA's best on the offensive backboards, ranking second in offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 percent). The Hornets, meanwhile, rank 29th at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 74.6 percent.

Of Denver's 61 games, 32 have finished under the projected point total, while 33 of Charlotte's 61 games have finished under the O/U total. The Nuggets hold the substantial advantage straight up (SU) (41-20 vs. 21-40), but the Hornets have the better against the spread (ATS) record (30-29-2 vs. 27-28-6).

These two clubs have already met once this season. The two teams combined to put up 186 points in that game, which was well under the projected point total of 210. The Nuggets won 100-86, covering as 12-point favorites. The Nuggets dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.190 and a turnover percentage of 10.9. The Hornets put up marks of 0.099 and 13.8, respectively, for those same stats. Rozier scored a game-high 20 points.
<h3>Nuggets vs. Hornets ATS Prediction</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/top-nba-betting-trends-of-the-day/">Pick:</a> SU Winner - Nuggets, ATS Winner - Nuggets, O/U - Over
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<h2>Notes</h2>
Betting Notes:

The Nuggets rank 11th in steals per game (8.0) while the Hornets rank 27th (6.5).

Denver ranks 18th in blocks per game (4.7) while Charlotte ranks 25th (4.2).

Charlotte ranks 12th in three pointers attempted per game (34.2) while Denver ranks 26th (30.1).

Charlotte is 12-14-2 ATS at home, while Denver is 13-13-3 ATS on the road.

The Nuggets have 15 unders and 14 overs in 29 road games.

The Hornets have 16 unders and 12 overs in 28 home games.

Charlotte is 7-1 when they allow under 100 points, while Denver is 14-1.

When scoring over 100 points, the Nuggets are 38-15 and the Hornets are 16-22.

The Nuggets rank fourth in second chance points per game (14.3) while the Hornets rank 17th in second chance points allowed per game (13.2).

Denver averages 26.5 assists per game, which ranks fourth in the NBA. Charlotte ranks last in assists allowed per game (26.5).

The Nuggets rank fifth in points in the paint per game (50.0) while the Hornets rank 23rd in points allowed in the paint per game (50.7).

The Hornets rank fourth in fast break points allowed per game (11.9) while the Nuggets rank sixth (12.4).

Denver ranks fifth in rebounds allowed per game (42.8) while Charlotte ranks 22nd (46.2).

Bettings Trends:

Charlotte is 4-1 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over in its last five games.

Over its past five games, Denver is 2-3 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under.

The Hornets’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.8, up from 7.4 for the season.

During their last five games, the Nuggets have scored an average of 115.8 points per game (5.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 116.0 points per game (8.5 above their season average).

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Denver Nuggets vs. Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick 03/05/20

<p>Betting on today's Phoenix and Fighting Irish game? Catch the action at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, IN, as the Fighting Irish hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ACC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 142 points, with Notre Dame being favored by -16.5 over Elon.</p><h3>ELON PHOENIX VS NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Elon Phoenix +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Purcell Pavilion at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ELON PHOENIX:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Fighting Irish.</li><li>Even though we have Notre Dame winning straight-up, we like Elon at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Phoenix Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Elon Phoenix Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Elon picked up a 75-48 road win over Northern Illinois on Wednesday, November 20th. The Phoenix entered the game as 2-point favorites and covered the spread comfortably. The total points for the game were 123, falling well short of the O/U line of 144.</p> 

<p>Elon led 38-29 at halftime and tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 19 points while scoring 37 of their own.</p><p>Elon's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 46% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage came in at 52%, and they were strong from the free-throw line, hitting 79.3% of their attempts (23/29).</p> <p>TK Simpkins led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 58.3% overall. James Dent Jr. added 16 points, connecting on 4 of 8 from three-point range, while also dishing out 4 assists. Elon grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and finished with 9 assists as a team.</p><p>Elon’s defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 48 points on 30% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside, limiting two-point attempts to 9/32, which is just 28%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Elon allowed 9 threes on 27 attempts, with their opponent shooting 33%. They also sent them to the line 10 times, where they made just 3 free throws. Elon gave up 7 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Notre Dame Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Notre Dame Fighting Irish Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Notre Dame picked up a 75-58 win over North Dakota on Tuesday, November 19th. The Irish were at home and entered the game as -18.5 point favorites.</p> 

<p>Notre Dame led 38-31 at halftime and held North Dakota to 27 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37 themselves. The total points for the game were 133, falling short of the 145-point O/U line.</p><p>Notre Dame's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 51.6% from the field. Their two-point shooting was particularly strong, hitting 64.4% of their attempts, while they struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 17.6% of their threes.</p> <p>Markus Burton led the way with 29 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 65.0% overall and 50.0% from three. The Irish also got 13 points from Treysen Eaglestaff, who hit 3 threes at a 50.0% clip.</p><p>Notre Dame's defense gave up 58 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 51% from the field, including 64% on two-point attempts (29/45). However, they limited the damage from beyond the arc, holding the other team to just 3 made threes on 17 attempts (17%).</p> <p>From the free-throw line, the opposing team went 8/10, hitting 80% of their shots. Notre Dame also allowed 7 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Elon Phoenix vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Tigers and Raiders game? Catch the action at The HTC Center in Conway, SC, as the Raiders hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. Princeton is the -6.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Wright State. The over/under for the game is set at 152 points.</p><h3>PRINCETON TIGERS VS WRIGHT STATE RAIDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Wright State Raiders +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at The HTC Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WRIGHT STATE RAIDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Raiders.</li><li>Not only will Wright State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Tigers Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>Princeton Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Tigers picked up a 68-57 win over Merrimack on Sunday, November 17th, in an away game. Princeton, who entered as -5.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The combined points for the game were 125, falling short of the O/U line of 137.</p> 

<p>Princeton trailed 35-33 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half. They scored 35 points while holding Merrimack to just 22 points after the break.</p><p>Princeton put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 53.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63.3%. They hit 45.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 22 attempts, and shot 59.3% on two-pointers.</p> <p>Adam Clark led the way with 24 points, while Caden Pierce added 18 points and 9 rebounds. Dalen Davis contributed 16 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three-point range. Princeton finished with 15 assists and 10 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Princeton's defense held their opponent to just 57 points, allowing them to shoot 37% from the field on 21 of 56 attempts. Inside the arc, the opponent connected on 14 of 26 shots, good for 53% shooting.</p> <p>From three-point range, Princeton's defense was particularly effective, limiting their opponent to 7 of 30 shooting, or 23%. The opponent also went 8 of 10 from the free-throw line, hitting 80% of their attempts. Princeton gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Raiders Chances at Home</h3><h3>Wright State Raiders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Wright State dropped their latest game to Toledo on Wednesday, falling 86-77 on the road. Entering the game as +7.5 point underdogs, the Raiders not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 41-33 at halftime, Wright State scored 44 points in the 2nd half but allowed 45. The game’s total points of 163 narrowly exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 161.5.</p><p>Wright State put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 49.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.2%, with a strong 56.9% shooting inside the arc. However, they struggled from deep, hitting just 4 of 16 attempts for 25%.</p> <p>Brandon Noel led the way with 24 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 68.8% from the floor. Sonny Wilson added 20 points, connecting on 7 of 9 shots, while Isaiah Adams contributed 18 points, hitting 2 of 3 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Wright State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points on 56% shooting from the field. Their opponents found success inside, hitting 59% of their two-point attempts, going 26/44.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Wright State allowed 6 threes on 13 attempts, a 46% shooting clip. They also sent their opponents to the line 23 times, where they converted 16 free throws (69%). The Raiders gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

Princeton Tigers vs Wright State Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

It may not be the last gasp, but the baseball season will be a lot more difficult to conduct, should the owners and players not be able to get together on a deal, which now may have a concession of sorts from the Players Association. But it may not be the kind of concession the owners are looking for, frankly.

To this point, the deadlock existed because the players were expecting to get prorated salaries, while the owners insisted that they had to come with a revenue-sharing situation, since the possibility of going the entire season without fans was a probability.

But the players are reportedly willing to defer some of the value of those prorated salaries to future seasons, so long as they don't have to submit to what they feel amounts to a salary cap.

The owners have ideas about a sliding pay scale, apparently, as a way to go forward to their satisfaction.

If the season CAN'T happen, who will the public, and <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/betanysports"><strong>BetAnySports</strong> </a>customers, hold more accountable?

We're not sure that bettors will consider who is right and who is wrong. They just want to wager on something. So maybe they'll lay the blame at the feet of the side that turned down a compromise?

One can't be sure of that. But perception has a way of turning into reality. And in a scenario like this, where so many people have been out of work because of the virus-related shutdowns, it's likely that members of the general public won't be overly sympathetic toward those who have an opportunity to go back to work but "want more and more money" to do it.

Sure, the word "greed" will be brought up.

And even though it is conceivable that you could tag the owners with that word, the players are not going to win this battle for hearts and minds.

That's because there are only 30 owners, and they can very easily have a unified voice. Meanwhile, the players have a union that isn't, well, necessarily like other unions. After all, there is a tremendous disparity in income between the highest and lowest paid performers. And so the interests among these players could differ as well.

There are, for instance, a lot of players in a position of vulnerability if they are not getting a paycheck. That will especially be the case if they are near the bottom rung on the salary scale. When games are not played, these guys are not getting paid. And some of them had made certain financial obligations before the COVID-19 scare that put them in a bind. So you may wind up having a split, and then trouble if things get out into the press.

Even high-salaried players can feel the pressure.

Take Noah Syndergaard of the New York Met, for example. As some BetAnySports patrons know, he had Tommy John surgery, so he is done for the season. But he also signed for a lease on a penthouse apartment in the Tribeca neighborhood of Manhattan. The rent? A cool $27,000 per month.

Syndergaard hasn't paid any rent on it, and he is now being sued by the landlord for the full amount, which totals $250,000. His rationale is that because of the pandemic, he isn't going to use the place anyway (he is rehabbing in Florida), so he figured that a payment of $50,000 would be enough to let him walk away from it.

Obviously that didn't meet with approval from the landlord. And according to a New York Post, the right-hander they call "Thor" reacted angrily to one Twitter user who actually made a great point - “Yeah the guy is a monster for wanting you to live up to a lease agreement signed by both of you. How would you react if the team suddenly said yeah nah to your contract?"

Haha - yes, especially now that he isn't going to be of any use to the Mets this season. But he points out that since, in his view, the owners went back on their pledge to pay prorated salaries, he can apply the same standard. Then he told the Tweeter (is that the word?) to "Just shut up."

Whether players have had a legitimate beef or not, incidents like the one with Syndergaard or quotes like "I gotta get my money. I’m not playing unless I get mine, OK?” from Tampa Bay's Blake Snell are what fans retain in their consciousness. So I have a funny feeling they will always come up short if it came down to a PR battle.

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<p>The Flames and Canucks are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Canucks will host the game at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. The over/under for this Pacific division contest is set at 6 goals, with the Canucks being favored by -1.5 at home against the Flames.</p><h3>CALGARY FLAMES VS VANCOUVER CANUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vancouver Canucks -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Arena at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, October 9th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Canucks picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Canucks on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Flames (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Flames Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Calgary finished last season with a 38-39-5 record, placing them 11th in the Western Conference with a 24-26 mark in those games. In the Pacific Division, they went 13-13, which put them 5th. At home, the Flames were 21-19-1, while on the road, they were 17-20-4.</p> <p>As favorites, Calgary went 19-16-2, but their puck line record was 11-26. As underdogs, they finished 23-23-3 straight-up and 14-31 against the puck line. Their over/under record for the season was 46-34-2.</p><p>Calgary's offense ranked 16th in the NHL last season, averaging 3.1 goals per game. They also finished 16th in assists. In terms of shots on goal, they were 13th, averaging 31.2 per game.</p>

<p>Calgary was 3rd in shorthanded goals but 18th in power play goals. They had the fewest giveaways in the league, ranking 32nd.</p><p>Last season, Calgary’s defense ranked 19th in the NHL, allowing an average of three goals per game. They were 12th in takeaways and 19th in shots on goal allowed. Despite this, they recorded two shutouts, placing them 7th in the league.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Vancouver?</h3><p>Last season, the Flames finished 1st in the Pacific Division with a 17-9 record in divisional games. They went 50-23-9 overall, placing them 3rd in the Western Conference with a 29-21 mark against other Western Conference teams. At home, Calgary was 27-9-5, while on the road, they finished 23-14-4.</p> <p>Against the puck line, Calgary went 31-51, with 19 of their wins coming by one goal and 31 by multiple goals. Their over/under record was 41-37-4, and their games averaged 6.1 goals per game. The average total line for their games was set at 6.3 goals.</p><p>Last season, the Canucks were one of the NHL's top offensive teams, ranking 6th in goals per game with an average of 3.4. They were also 7th in assists. Despite these strong numbers, they ranked 26th in shots on goal, averaging 28.3 per game, indicating they were efficient in converting their opportunities.</p>

<p>Vancouver was effective in shorthanded situations, finishing 7th in shorthanded goals. Their power play was also strong, ranking 8th in the league. However, they had the 5th most giveaways last season.</p><p>Vancouver’s defense was among the NHL’s best last season, ranking 6th in goals allowed at 2.6 per game. They also held opponents to the 6th fewest shots on goal per game. Despite ranking 24th in takeaways, the Canucks finished 4th in defensive hits. The team recorded six shutouts, the 3rd most in the league.</p>

Calgary Flames vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Pick & Prediction 10/9/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tigers and Commodores. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on SEC, and it's hosted by the Commodores at Memorial Gymnasium (TN) in Nashville, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 152 points, and Vanderbilt is favored by -23.5 against Jackson State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>JACKSON STATE TIGERS VS VANDERBILT COMMODORES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Jackson State Tigers +23.5</p><p>This game will be played at Memorial Gymnasium (TN) at 3:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE JACKSON STATE TIGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Commodores.</li><li>Even though we have Vanderbilt winning straight-up, we like Jackson State at +23.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Jackson State Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Jackson State Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Jackson State faced a tough challenge on Tuesday, November 12th, as they went on the road to take on Xavier. The Tigers were +26 point underdogs going into the game and ended up losing 94-57, failing to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Jackson State trailed 40-25 at halftime, and things got worse in the 2nd half, where they allowed 54 points while scoring 32. The game’s total points ended at 151, just under the O/U line of 155.</p><p>Jackson State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 57 points on 28.8% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%, with two-point shooting at 30.4% and three-point shooting at 25% (5/20). They managed to hit 70% of their free throws, going 14/20 from the line.</p> <p>Offensive rebounding was a bright spot, as they grabbed 12 boards on that end, but they only recorded 10 assists. Jayme Mitchell Jr. led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 threes at a 50% clip, while Zach Freemantle added 21 points, shooting 72.7% overall and 80% from deep (4/5).</p><p>Jackson State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 94 points on 54% shooting from the field. The Tigers allowed 33 made field goals on 61 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Jackson State's opponents hit 16 of 31 threes, shooting 51%. They also made 12 of 15 free throws, an 80% clip.</p><h3>Will Vanderbilt Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Vanderbilt improved to 2-0 on the season with an 85-69 victory over California on Wednesday. The Commodores, who were -7.5 favorites, covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 154, just under the O/U line of 156.</p> <p>Vanderbilt took control early, leading 49-31 at halftime. However, they allowed 38 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36, showing some defensive lapses after the break.</p><p>Vanderbilt's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points on 52.2% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.7%, thanks in large part to their dominance inside, where they shot 66.7% on two-point attempts. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28% of their threes.</p> <p>Jason Edwards led the way with 18 points in just 19 minutes, shooting 61.5% from the field and 50% from three. Tyler Tanner was also efficient, hitting 75% of his shots overall and 66.7% from deep, finishing with 14 points. The Commodores dished out 19 assists as a team, but were just 8-for-15 from the free throw line.</p><p>Vanderbilt's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 69 points on 52% shooting from the field. They had a tough time defending inside, where their opponent shot 66% on two-point attempts, going 28/42.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Vanderbilt held their opponent to 28% shooting, with just 7 made threes on 25 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 8 of those attempts, shooting 53%.</p>

Jackson State Tigers vs Vanderbilt Commodores NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

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<p>Looking to win big? The Hawks and Lumberjacks face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lumberjacks are hosting the game at Johnson Coliseum in Nacogdoches, TX. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 139.5 points, with Stephen F. Austin being favored by -7.5 over Monmouth.</p><h3>MONMOUTH HAWKS VS STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Monmouth Hawks +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Johnson Coliseum at 6:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONMOUTH HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Lumberjacks.</li><li>Even though we have Stephen F. Austin winning straight-up, we like Monmouth at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Hawks Have What it Takes in Nacogdoches?</h3><p>Monmouth’s season continued with a 72-62 road loss to Youngstown State on Thursday. The Hawks entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The combined points of 134 fell short of the O/U line of 145.5.</p> <p>Monmouth led 38-29 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 24 points while allowing 43.</p><p>Monmouth's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 31.4% from the field and 27.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.3%, and they managed only 10 assists.</p> <p>Jaret Valencia led the way with 18 points and 8 rebounds, while EJ Farmer and Nico Galette each added 16 points. The Hawks grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and hit 72.2% of their free throws.</p><p>Monmouth's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field, hitting 23 of their 56 attempts. Inside the arc, the Hawks allowed 15 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Monmouth's opponents went 8/27, shooting 29%. The Hawks also sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 18 shots, a 66% success rate. Monmouth gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Lumberjacks?</h3><p>Stephen F. Austin’s season took a hit with a 58-55 home loss to Presbyterian on Thursday, November 21st. The Lumberjacks, who were -8 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After leading 30-22 at halftime, SFA struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 22 points while allowing 30. The game’s total points of 113 fell short of the 134.5 O/U line.</p><p>Stephen F. Austin struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 55 points with a field goal percentage of 38.9%. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, and they hit only 23.5% of their three-point attempts, going 4-for-17 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Free-throw shooting was also an issue, as they connected on just 40.9% of their attempts, making 9 of 22. Jonah Pierce led the way with 15 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field. The Lumberjacks managed only 9 assists as a team.</p><p>Stephen F. Austin's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 58 points on 38% shooting. They gave up 17 two-point field goals on 37 attempts, a 45% conversion rate.</p> <p>The Lumberjacks were especially effective at defending the three, where they limited their opponent to 4 made threes on 17 attempts, just 23%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, but they only converted 9 of those, shooting 40%.</p>

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Some people would say that this is the World Series. The New York Yankees and the Houston Astros in the ALCS. Let’s be honest, the Los Angeles Dodgers were the best team by a large margin in the National League and they are now gone. However, unlike the last two postseasons, we’re back to seeing variance as opposed to seeing the best make their way through the playoffs.

Well, to a degree, anyway. These were the two best teams in the American League bar none and this is the ALCS that we all deserve. And the one that baseball fans wanted. Unless, of course, you are a Twins fan or a Rays fan.

The Yankees have been big Rays fans this week. New York disposed of Minnesota in three neat and tidy games. The Rays, meanwhile, pushed the Astros to the brink, forcing Justin Verlander to go on three days rest in Game 4 and Gerrit Cole into action in Game 5. At this point, Verlander looks like the Game 2 starter and Cole looks like the Game 3 hurler. That would mean Zack Greinke in Game 1 and probably Wade Miley in Game 4, though we’ll have to see how that all plays out for AJ Hinch’s ballclub. It does mean that neither Cole nor Verlander will get three starts if the series goes seven games. That’s a win for New York.

You’ll find different opinions as to whether or not sitting around for several days is good for the Yankees. They didn’t have to play. They didn’t have to risk injury. They saved bullets from their starters and relievers. On the other hand, players are accustomed to playing. The only multi-day break from Opening Day until the final day of the regular season comes during the All-Star Break. Aside from that, players get a day off here or a day off there. The Yankees have to flip the switch, on the road, against a tough competitor in Zack Greinke on Saturday October 12, after having eliminated the Twins on October 7.

The Astros are favored in the -175 range for this one, with the Yankees in the +155 range. It’s fair to wonder what this line would have been had Verlander and Cole not been used in the ALDS, but this line has already come down a little bit as it is.

As storied as the Yankees are with their 27 championships, this is the first time since 2009-10 that the Yankees have made back-to-back ALCS appearances. Of course, they’ve only missed the playoffs four times since 1995, but it hasn’t been as easy in recent years. The Yankees have not made a World Series appearance since 2009. That’s what they will be going for in this series. The last time the Yankees went 103-59, they won the World Series. So there’s that.

In all seriousness, given the hellacious set of injuries this team overcame, a case can be made that this is the most battle-tested Yankees team in recent memory. This team lacks the starting pitching of past great teams, but the bullpen is exceptionally talented and this offense is outstanding. New York’s 943 runs were the most since the 2007 season.

The Astros are out to win their second AL pennant in three years. They won Game 1 in the ALCS against the Red Sox last season, but then lost four straight and watched the Red Sox win the trophy that they won in 2017. Houston’s 107 wins were the most in franchise history and a case can be made that this is one of the best teams ever, especially with some of the midseason acquisitions and call-ups. This is a really special group and this is a team that has won 311 games over the last three seasons. This Astros bunch also set a franchise record for runs scored. Last season, Houston set a franchise record for fewest runs allowed in a full season.

As has been my motif throughout the postseason, I’ll run through my three keys for this series:
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 	<li><strong> Hitting Shoes</strong></li>
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Here are the ranks for these teams from the regular season:

Houston:
BA: 1

OBP: 1

SLG: 1

wOBA: 1

wRC+: 1

BB%: 1

K%: 1

HR: 3

2B: 2

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New York:

BA: 4

OBP: 4

SLG: 3

wOBA: 3

wRC+: 2

BB%: 12

K%: 12

HR: 1

2B: 14

Ironically, in the categories where the Astros and Yankees are not 1 &amp; 2, the Twins are usually one of the teams in between and the Yankees just got rid of them in three games. The primary difference is that Minnesota’s pitching staff is nowhere near Houston’s. With that being said, the Yankees have to hit in this series. I don’t know how, but they need to.

The Yankees were third in wOBA against right-handed pitching during the regular season and tied for second in SLG. They’ll see a ton of right-handed pitching for the Astros. The only regular lefties in the Yankees lineup are Brett Gardner and Didi Gregorius. Four lefties, if you include switch hitter Aaron Hicks, remain on the disabled list.

If we look more specifically at R vs. R plate appearances, the Yankees were second (to the Astros, of course) in wOBA at .349. Of course, they were also 16th in K%. A .323 BABIP and a lot of power production overshadowed the strikeouts.

I wouldn’t expect a lot of fastballs from Astros pitchers in this series, but it is worth pointing out that the Yankees led the league in wOBA at .318 in terms of righty vs. righty plate appearances ending on an offspeed pitch or breaking ball. The Astros were second, as you would expect. The Yankees also led all of baseball in R vs. R plate appearances that ended in a fastball at a wOBA of .385.

If there is a right-handed-heavy lineup that can overcome the hardships of facing Greinke, Verlander, and Cole for six of the potential seven games, it is the Yankees.

And that’s what they will have to do. It goes without saying that it would go a long way to winning this series if the Yankees could slow down the Astros bats, but that seems like a herculean task.
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 	<li><strong> A Bullpen “Boone”</strong></li>
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The Yankees bullpen worked 13.1 innings and allowed just three runs against the Twins. The walks could’ve been a problem with seven of those, but 16 strikeouts helped. Perhaps most importantly, the Yankees starting rotation worked 13.2 innings and only allowed four runs and four walks. They struck out 19. Masahiro Tanaka was plenty good enough in five innings and Luis Severino managed four shutout frames. James Paxton struggled.

As you can see, the Yankees got almost as many outs from their relievers as they did from their starters. That is very likely to be the case in this upcoming series. Tanaka threw 83 pitches. Paxton threw 86. Severino threw 83. Paxton faced 20 batters in Game 1. Tanaka faced 19 batters in Game 2. Severino faced 17 batters in Game 3.

What do all three of those starts have in common? The Yankees starters did not see the middle of the order a third time. Paxton may not have even been pushed as far as he was in Game 1 had it not been the first game of the series.

The New York bullpen is going to be pushed to its limits in this series. That’s nothing new. The Yankees ranked 26th in number of plate appearances with a starter facing a batter for the third time. The Angels, Rays, Brewers, and Blue Jays were below them. The Yankees did use some openers like those other teams, but this is a team that also fully understands how good its bullpen is. After all, the Yankees allowed the fourth-highest OPS against at .906 in those third time through plate appearances. (For what it’s worth (a lot!), the Astros had the lowest OPS against in those spots at .642)

This is one example of why not playing more than three games against the Twins could be very beneficial for the Yankees. Their bullpen is in good shape. They have multi-inning options like Luis Cessa, Jonathan Loaisiga, JA Happ, and CC Sabathia that they can roster in this series. We’re also extremely likely to see an opener at some point in this series, as James Paxton really isn’t “pitch on three days rest” caliber with his injury history. Neither is Tanaka or Severino.

The bullpen is going to play an extreme role in this series. I don’t think it’s out of the realm of possibility to say that this group will have to get upwards of 125 outs in this series, if not more, between starters leaving early and an opener game. These are the guys that you would want to face the Astros. Four Yankees relievers ranked in the top 35 in FIP among 158 qualified RP. Zach Britton didn’t, but he had an ERA under 2.

Not all bullpens are created equal, as we know, but the Astros ranked fourth in OPS in their first plate appearances against a reliever. The Yankees were fifth.

The Astros bullpen is solid, but top-heavier than the Yankees unit. Roberto Osuna, Ryan Pressly, and Will Harris have been great all season long. The rest of the relievers have had their moments of struggle and strife. The long ball was a problem for several relievers, including Osuna at times. Chris Devenski was left off of the ALDS roster, due in large part to his home run issues. Josh James either gave up a home run, a walk, or finished with a strikeout. Brad Peacock struggled badly in 11 relief innings.

This is the one area where the Yankees have a concrete advantage. The Astros lineup is better overall and the rotation is decidedly better. The Yankees bullpen is deeper. As we know, that can be the difference in a playoff series.
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 	<li><strong> Versus Verlander</strong></li>
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How the Yankees fare against Justin Verlander could very well decide this series. Gerrit Cole is the best pitcher on the Astros and the toughest matchup for the Yankees. Obviously Zack Greinke is solid in his own right and has the luxury of going righty vs. righty in most of his plate appearances, but he’s pitched to more contact with the Astros after coming over from the league where pitchers hit. The Yankees have the chance at getting to Greinke because their high K% against righties shouldn’t be as much of a factor.

Verlander, though, is the key. He’s the fly ball guy of the bunch. He’s the one that allowed 36 regular season home runs. The Astros could have the chance to make both of his starts at Minute Maid Park if he pitches Game 2 and Game 6, which would provide a big boost, as the park factor there is much better than the park factor at Yankee Stadium. The <strong><a href="https://www.theringer.com/2019/10/11/20909336/playoffs-new-ball-juiced-home-runs-dodgers-will-smith-lcs">postseason balls</a></strong> could help, too.

The Yankees led all of baseball in runs scored, but were 20th in plate appearances with a runner in scoring position. The Astros were second in both runs and PA with RISP. Even in a short series, it is impossible to overstate how much the long ball means to the Yankees. Fortunately, it’s hard to string innings together against the Astros and guys like Verlander and Cole. Unfortunately, altered baseballs could limit the power production. The Yankees manufactured quite a few innings with 23 runs in three games against the Twins and only five home runs, but the Twins pitching staff wasn’t in the same stratosphere as Houston’s.

That means taking advantage of Verlander and his prowess for giving up the long ball. Greinke is pretty good at limiting them. Cole actually has a higher HR/FB% than Verlander, but he gave up seven fewer HR and he gave up 12 to right-handed batters, whereas Verlander surrendered 17.

From a line value standpoint, the Yankees are worth considering here. They are not as good as Houston in every facet of the game, but the bullpen is enough of a potential equalizer to consider the +155 or so price tag. Aaron Boone will manage aggressively. His starters will not see the lineup a third time through. How the Yankees put together enough outs from their relievers to outlast the Astros remains to be seen, but they have enough relief weapons to figure it out.

If the Yankees can steal Game 1, you’ll get a better price on Houston, even with Verlander and Cole coming in Games 2 and 3. If the Yankees can’t get Game 1, the Astros will be a much, much greater favorite, since that will require the Yankees beating Verlander twice, Cole twice, or one start from each at the very least.

I do think that the Astros move on. I also think that the winner of this series wins the World Series. I think the line is a little bit heavy on the Astros.

Rather than lay the -175 with Houston, I’d just go ahead and take Houston to win the World Series at the best price you can find in the +125 or +130 range. They’ll be a substantial favorite over either NL team. The same can really be true of the Yankees in the +250 range.

For my money, no offense to Cardinals and Nationals fans, this is the World Series.

2019 MLB Playoffs ALCS Preview & Prediction: New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros

<p>The Suns (9-3) travel to Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder (10-2) in a Western Conference matchup. The Thunder are currently favored by 7.5 points and have won two straight games. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 ET and the game will be played at Paycom Center.</p>

<p>Phoenix is 3rd in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Pacific Division. Oklahoma City is 1st in the West and 1st in the Northwest Division. The over/under line for this game is 227.5 points. The Thunder are -320 on the moneyline, while the Suns are +256.</p><h3>PHOENIX SUNS VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Phoenix Suns +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Paycom Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHOENIX SUNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 100-99 in favor of the Thunder.</li><li>Our projections have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishing with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Thunder finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Are Phoenix Ready for a Road Win?</h3><p>The Suns dropped to 9-3 on the season after a 127-104 road loss to the Kings on Wednesday. Phoenix entered the game as +8 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 23 points. The total score of 231 points went over the pre-game line of 225.5.</p> <p>After the Kings went on an 11-0 run early, Phoenix managed to win the 2nd quarter 27-26, but Sacramento pulled away in the 3rd, outscoring the Suns 32-24. The Kings then extended their lead in the 4th, winning the final quarter 34-24.</p><p>Josh Okogie led the Suns with 25 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 75% clip in their loss to the Kings. Devin Booker added 18 points and 5 assists, though he shot just 37.5% from the floor.</p> <p>As a team, the Suns struggled offensively, shooting 37.1% overall and 30.2% from beyond the arc, making 13 threes. Okogie scored 9 points in the 1st quarter and added 7 more in the 2nd, while Booker put up 9 points in the 2nd quarter as well.</p><p>The Suns struggled defensively on Wednesday, allowing the Kings to score 127 points on 64% shooting. Sacramento put up 35 points in the 1st quarter and added 34 more in the 4th to seal the win. Phoenix did manage to hold the Kings to 26 points in the 2nd quarter.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Kings hit 15 threes at a 53% clip. The Suns sent Sacramento to the line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws. Phoenix gave up 6 offensive rebounds while recording 12 steals and 2 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Thunder Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>The Thunder improved to 10-2 on the season with a 106-88 win over the Pelicans on Wednesday. Playing at home, Oklahoma City entered the game as -14.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 194, well below the 224.5 O/U line.</p> <p>A key stretch for the Thunder was a 16-0 run that extended their lead from 61-59 to 77-59. They held the Pelicans to just 18 points in the 3rd quarter and 20 in the 4th, while scoring 28 and 24 points in those quarters, respectively.</p><p>Jalen Williams led the Thunder to a win over the Pelicans, scoring 31 points and hitting 4 threes at 57.1% from deep. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 29 points, with 13 coming in the 3rd quarter.</p> <p>Oklahoma City hit 15 threes, shooting 38.5% from beyond the arc, while finishing with a 44.3% field goal percentage overall. Luguentz Dort contributed 3 threes, shooting 60% from long range.</p><p>The Thunder put on a defensive clinic against the Pelicans, holding them to just 88 points on Wednesday. Oklahoma City tightened up after allowing 28 points in the 1st quarter, giving up just 22 in the 2nd, 18 in the 3rd, and 20 in the 4th.</p> <p>Overall, the Thunder held the Pelicans to 39% shooting, including just 9 made threes on 24% shooting from beyond the arc. Oklahoma City also recorded 16 steals and 7 blocks in the game.</p>

Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

<p>An exciting interleague series concludes Wednesday night when the Atlanta Braves (26-16, 16-7 away) visit the Texas Rangers (16-16, 13-7 home). Both teams are first in their divisions and have at least three game leads over second place. Below is my MLB pick for the Atlanta Braves vs Texas Rangers.</p>



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<p>The Pick: Texas Rangers +144</p>



<p>This game will be played at Globe Life Field at 8:05 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.</p>



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<p>✅ Texas has been hot of late having won eight of their last 11 games played.</p>



<p>✅ Against Atlanta, the Rangers have won 11 of their last 15 meetings.</p>



<p>✅ The Braves have been struggling having lost five of their last six games and four of their last five on the road.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-atlanta-braves-are-sliding"><a></a>Atlanta Braves Are Sliding</h2>



<p>Atlanta has looked like the most dominant team in the National League, but they are in the middle of an American League road trip and have been struggling. The Braves were swept in Toronto over the weekend and have split the first two games of this current series. Atlanta opened the series with a dominant 12-0 win but were beaten 7-4 Tuesday night.</p>



<p>Spencer Strider is set to make his ninth start of the season and will look to continue his strong start to the year. The righty is 4-1 with a 2.51 ERA and 0.92 WHIP in 46.2 innings pitched.</p>



<p>The Braves have been balanced at the dish as Ronald Acuna Jr. is batting a team high .348 batting average, Matt Olson has hit 11 home runs, and Sean Murphy has knocked in 34 RBIs.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-texas-rangers-look-like-real-contenders">The Texas Rangers Look Like Real Contenders</h2>



<p>Texas has been one of the more surprising teams this season and they are looking for a statement in this series. The Rangers are going for their fourth consecutive series win with a victory Wednesday night.</p>



<p>Nate Eovaldi is grabbing the ball for the ninth time this season and he has been good this year. The veteran has a 5-2 record to go along with his 2.70 ERA and 0.99 WHIP in 53.1 innings pitched.</p>



<p>Adolis Garcia is mashing this season as he leads Texas with 11 home runs and 44 RBIs. Jonah Heim has a team high .313 batting average.</p>

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