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<p>At 9:40 PM ET, the Rays and Athletics face off in an AL matchup. This one is being played at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, and the Rays are the slight favorites on the money line (-131). The Athletics are 11 games under .500 at 54-72, while the Rays are 63-62.</<p>

<p>NSPCA will be televising Wednesday's matchup, and the Rays are starting Ryan Pepiot, while the Athletics have Mitch Spence on the mound. In the AL East, the Rays are 4th, while the Athletics are 4th in the AL West.</p><h3>OAKLAND ATHLETICS VS TAMPA BAY RAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Oakland Athletics Moneyline +111</p><p>This game will be played at Oakland Coliseum at 9:40 ET on Wednesday, August 21st.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RAYS VS ATHLETICS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Athletics winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Athletics to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Tampa Bay picked up a 1-0 win over the Athletics in the most recent game of this series. The Rays had just three hits in the game but got a home run from Jose Siri and a good outing from Shane Baz, who went 7 2/3 innings and didn't give up a run.</p>

<p>On the other side, Oakland wasted a good start from Joey Estes, as he gave up just one run in 7 2/3 innings of work. The A's offense mustered just three hits in the game and struck out 12 times.</p>

<p>With the win, the Rays are now at -121 on the money line for the series finale. Tampa Bay is still comfortably in first place in the AL East, while the A's are in third place in the AL West.</p><h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>Tampa Bay is 63-62 overall, which puts them 4th in the AL East, 10 games behind the Orioles for the division lead. The Rays are 17-23 against other teams in the AL East. Tampa Bay is at an even 34-34 at home this year and 29-28 on the road.</p>

<p>The Rays have been a bit better as the favorite this year, going 32-28 compared to 31-34 as the underdog. As the road favorite, Tampa Bay has gone 10-10 this year. So far, their overall series record is 21-15-4, and they are currently tied in this series vs. the Athletics.</p><p>When the Rays win, they tend to do so by a comfortable margin, as their average run differential in victories is +2.7. However, they've been outscored by an average of 0.4 runs per game overall this season. They've been a solid bet against the run line on the road, going 34-23, but they have struggled at home, going 29-39. They have been a better bet as the underdog, going 41-24 against the run line in those games.</p><p>The Tampa Bay Rays are on the road today against the Oakland Athletics. The over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The Rays have a combined run average of 8.2 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 56-63. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 20-23. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs this season, and 60.0% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs. The Rays are currently on a two-game under streak.</p><p>Ryan Pepiot gets the start for the Rays today as he faces the Athletics on the road. He has made 18 starts this season and has a record of 6-5 with an ERA of 3.69. Pepiot's WHIP for the season is currently 1.08. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up two earned runs on five hits. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Pepiot's ERA at home is 4.37, compared to 4.01 on the road. Overall, he has given up 11 homers this season.</p><p>Yandy Diaz has been one of the few bright spots in the Rays' lineup this season, as he is batting .275 for the season and has gone 10/31 in his last nine games. He is also the team's leader in RBIs, with 54, and has four homers. Brandon Lowe is also near the top of the team's home run list, with 16, but is batting just .248 for the season and has gone 6/32 in his last eight games.</p>

<p>Overall, the Rays are averaging just 3.9 runs per game, which is 28th in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in home runs and team batting average. As a team, they are batting just .231. As a team, the Rays are 23rd in home runs and have the league's 25th best OPS.</p><h3>Athletics Records & Stats</h3><p>Oakland is 54-72 overall and trails the Astros in the AL West by 14.5 games. The Athletics are in 4th place in the division and are 16-20 against other AL West teams this year. As for their overall record, the Athletics are 31-32 at home and 23-40 on the road.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Athletics are 43-68 this year compared to an 11-4 mark as the favorite. Oakland's overall series record is 16-21-3, and they have won two straight series on the road. Currently, they are tied in their series vs. the Rays and are 6-4 over their last 10 games.</p><p>When the Oakland Athletics win, they tend to do so by a comfortable margin, as their average run differential in victories is +3.5. However, when they lose, it's often by a wide margin, as their average run differential in defeats is -3.6. Overall, the A's run line record is 68-58, and they have covered the run line in 35 of their 63 home games this season.</p><p>With a combined run average of 8.6 runs per game, the Oakland Athletics have seen their fair share of high-scoring contests this season. Their over/under record sits at 56-68, and their games have averaged an over/under line of 8 runs. When the line is set at 7.5 runs, the A's have gone over the total in 10 of 17 games. Overall, 74.6% of their games have had higher over/under lines than today's 7.5-run total, and they are currently on a four-game under streak.</p><p> Right-hander Mitch Spence is getting the start for the Athletics today as he faces the Rays at home. He has made 16 starts this year and has a record of 7-8 with an ERA of 4.64. Spence's WHIP for the season is currently 1.34. In his 27 appearances, he has turned in three quality starts. Looking back at his most recent outing, Spence finished with a no-decision after giving up five earned runs in 2 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had lost three straight starts. Opponents are batting .253 off Spence this year.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Athletics are 6th in the league in home runs, but they are just 25th in runs scored and are batting a collective .231. One of the reasons they have been able to hit home runs is that they are 15th in the league in strikeouts, averaging 9 per game. As a team, they are averaging 4 runs per game at home and 3.8 on the road.</p>

<p>Brent Rooker has been a bright spot for the Athletics this season, as he is hitting .287 with a team-high 29 home runs and 83 RBIs. Shea Langeliers is 2nd on the team in RBIs (61) but is batting just .227 for the season. Over his last six games, JJ Bleday is batting just .217, but he does have two home runs in that stretch.</p>

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<p>At 7:00 ET, the Orlando Magic (-468) will host the Detroit Pistons (+357) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Magic are currently favored by 10 points, and the over/under line is set at 206.5 points.</p>

<p>Orlando is 10-7 on the season and sits 4th in the Eastern Conference. Detroit, on the other hand, is 7-10 and currently holds the 8th spot in the East. The Pistons have lost two straight games coming into tonight's matchup.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS ORLANDO MAGIC BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons +10</p><p>This game will be played at Kia Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-101 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Jaden Ivey finishing with 17 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Pistons Lock in a Win at Orlando?</h3><p>The Pistons fell to 7-10 this season after a 123-121 loss to the Hornets on Thursday. Detroit, favored by 2.5 points, not only lost the game but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 244 points exceeded the O/U line of 222.</p> <p>Charlotte went on a 12-0 run, stretching their lead from 66-61 to 78-61. Detroit responded by outscoring the Hornets 30-16 in the 4th quarter but couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>The Pistons connected on 17 threes in their loss to the Hornets, shooting 35.4% from deep and 42.4% overall. Cade Cunningham led the way with 27 points and 10 assists, despite shooting just 34.6% from the field and 22.2% from three.</p> <p>Tobias Harris added 26 points, hitting 6 threes at a 66.7% clip. Malik Beasley contributed 16 points, knocking down 4 threes. Jaden Ivey scored 7 of his 11 points in overtime.</p><p>Defensively, the Pistons struggled early, giving up 33 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in both the 2nd and 3rd. However, they tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 16 points. Overall, they allowed the Hornets to shoot 47% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Pistons had a tough night, giving up 20 threes on 45% shooting. They sent the Hornets to the line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws. Detroit finished with 35 defensive rebounds, while allowing 11 offensive boards, and recorded 8 steals and 3 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Magic Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Magic improved to 10-7 on the season with a 119-118 road win over the Lakers on Thursday. Orlando, who entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Orlando trailed 67-60 at halftime but turned things around with a strong 3rd quarter, outscoring the Lakers 29-21. They entered the 4th quarter with an 89-88 lead, and both teams scored 30 points in the final period. The total points for the game exceeded the O/U line of 216.5 by 20.5 points.</p><p>Franz Wagner's 37-point, 11-assist performance, including 15 points in the 4th quarter, helped the Magic edge the Lakers. Jalen Suggs added 23 points, hitting 5 threes, while Moritz Wagner contributed 19 points.</p> <p>Orlando connected on 15 threes at a 37.5% rate, shooting 47.3% overall. Suggs made 5 threes, and Franz Wagner hit 4, shooting 40% from deep.</p><p>Despite a rough start, giving up 38 points in the 1st quarter, the Magic tightened up defensively in the 3rd, allowing just 21 points, which helped them secure a 119-118 win over the Lakers. Orlando sent Los Angeles to the line 26 times, where they made 17 free throws.</p> <p>The Magic allowed the Lakers to shoot 50% from the field and 41% from three, with Los Angeles hitting 13 threes. Orlando finished with 33 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 8 steals and 5 blocks.</p>

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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Golden Knights and Canadiens. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on NHLN, and it's hosted by the Canadiens at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. Get ready to place your bets! The Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS VS MONTREAL CANADIENS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Montreal Canadiens +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bell Centre at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MONTREAL CANADIENS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Canadiens winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (+136)</li><li>The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Does Vegas Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>With a 4-3 overtime win against the Utah Hockey Club, the Golden Knights improved to 12-6-2. Vegas didn’t cover the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, but the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Vegas fell behind 2-0 before Pavel Dorofeyev scored at 15:06 in the second period. Four different players scored for the Golden Knights, with Brett Howden netting the game-winner 2:15 into overtime.</p><p>In their 4-3 overtime win, the Golden Knights fired 35 shots on goal, with Brett Howden netting his 6th of the season in OT. Pavel Dorofeyev opened the scoring for Vegas, now with 7 goals, while Noah Hanifin added his 2nd.</p> <p>Hanifin also picked up two assists, bringing his total to 5 this season. Vegas had 13 giveaways and finished with 7 assists in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Golden Knights will look for a stronger start, as they gave up the first two goals in their last game. The first came at the 11:52 mark of the first period, and the second at the 12:00 mark of the second. After taking a 3-2 lead, they also allowed a late goal at 13:10 in the third period. Adin Hill finished with a save percentage of 84.2% on 19 shots from Utah.</p><h3>Will the Canadiens Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>Montreal’s 3-1 loss to the Penguins dropped them to 7-10-2 this season. The Canadiens entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>The Penguins scored the first two goals before Christian Dvorak found the net for Montreal in the third period. Pittsburgh sealed the win with an empty-net goal, handing the Canadiens another regulation loss.</p><p>In their 3-1 loss to the Penguins, the Canadiens took 26 shots on goal but only found the net once. Christian Dvorak scored his first goal of the season, with Emil Heineman picking up his first assist and Juraj Slafkovsky adding his seventh.</p> <p>Montreal was held scoreless until the third period, when Dvorak scored at the 14:28 mark. The Canadiens struggled with giveaways, committing 20 in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Canadiens allowed the first two goals of the game, one at 15:57 in the first period and another at 18:40 in the second. They also gave up an empty-netter at 19:15 in the third. Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. The Canadiens' defense also recorded 4 takeaways and 28 hits.</p>

Vegas Golden Knights vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Both the Braves and Phillies will be looking to pick up a win in an NL East matchup, with first pitch from Citizens Bank Park being set for 6:40 PM ET. The Braves are 73-61 this season, while the Phillies lead the NL East with a record of 79-55.</p>

<p>Philadelphia comes into this one as the money line favorite, with the odds sitting at -134 compared to the Braves at +114. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs, and BSSE will be televising Friday's matchup.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES VS ATLANTA BRAVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Phillies Moneyline -134</p><p>This game will be played at Citizens Bank Park at 6:40 ET on Friday, August 30th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE BRAVES VS PHILLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Phillies winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Braves 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>Philadelphia rallied for three runs in the 6th inning in the most recent game of this Phillies vs. Braves series. The Phillies scored two runs in the 1st inning but didn't score another run until putting up three in the 6th, picking up a 5-4 win. Heading into the game, the Phillies were favored at -161 on the money line.</p>

<p>Charlie Morton started for the Braves and went 5 2/3 innings, giving up three runs and striking out seven. Grant Holmes took the loss. Orion Kerkering got the win out of the bullpen for the Phillies as Cristopher Sanchez went 5 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs.</p>

<p>Brandon Marsh and Nick Castellanos each homered for the Phillies, while Matt Olson hit two homers for the Braves. Marsh, Castellanos, and Olson each had three RBIs.</p><h3>Braves Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 73-61, the Braves trail the Phillies by six games for the NL East lead. So far, they are 22-19 in divisional games, and they are looking to bounce back after dropping the first game of this series vs. the Phillies. The Braves are on an overall five-game winning streak, and they have won three straight series on the road.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Braves have gone 62-47 this year and 11-14 as the underdog. Atlanta has been playing well of late, as they are 7-3 over their last 10 games. On the road, the Braves are 37-33 compared to 36-28 at home.</p><p>When betting the Braves on the run line this season, it's been a mixed bag. They're 63-71 overall, but 37-33 on the road. They're 26-38 at home, where they've been outscored by 0.1 runs per game. On the road, they've outscored opponents by 0.9 runs per game. They've covered the run line in six straight road games and are 4-0 in their last four games as an underdog.</p><p>The Braves are on the road against the Phillies today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs. Atlanta's games have averaged 8.2 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 50-79. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 8-13-1. So far this season, 59.0% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8 or higher.</p><p>Right-hander Reynaldo López gets the start for the Braves today as he faces the Phillies on the road. He has made 21 starts this year and has a record of 7-4 with an ERA of 2.02. So far, López has turned in 11 quality starts and is averaging 9.26 strikeouts per nine innings. López has been tough to score on this year, as he has allowed just seven homers. He has finished with a no-decision in each of his last three outings. Most recently, he gave up one earned run in six innings of work vs. the Nationals. Opponents hit just .222 off López this year.</p><p>So far this season, the Braves are averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 16th in the league. They have been a better offensive team on the road this season, averaging 4.6 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .242, which is 13th in the league, and have the 4th most home runs in the league. One area they have struggled is with strikeouts, as they are 26th in the league in this category.</p>

<p>Marcell Ozuna has been a key run producer for the Braves this season, as his 98 RBIs are 3rd in the league. He also comes into the game with a team-high 37 home runs and is batting .308. Matt Olson has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 11/36 in his last nine games with four homers.</p><h3>Phillies Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 79-55, the Phillies lead the NL East by six games over the Braves. The Phillies took the first game of this series, and their record vs. other NL East teams is 21-14 this season. As the Phillies are currently the favorite, they are 67-40 this season and 44-21 as the favorite at home.</p>

<p>At home, the Phillies have gone 45-24 this season, and they are just over .500 at 34-31 on the road. Philadelphia has won five straight games as the favorite, and they are 23-15-6 in series this year, including having won two straight series.</p><p>The Phillies have been a solid bet against the run line at home this season, going 32-37. Their average run margin at home is 1.2, and they have a run line record of 51-56 as the favorite. Their overall run line record is 65-69, and they have an average run margin of 0.8 on the season.</p><p>The Philadelphia Phillies are hosting the Atlanta Braves today, and the over/under line is set at 8 runs. The Phillies have a combined run average of 8.9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 62-65. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 17-15-1. So far this season, 50.0% of their games have had over/under lines set at over 8 runs, while 25.4% have had lines set at under 8 runs.</p><p>Ranger Suárez is looking to build off his last outing, where he faced the Royals and came away with the win. In that outing, he went 5 innings and gave up just 1 earned run. Looking back further, Suárez had taken the loss in three straight outings before that win. His record for the season is 11-5, and he has an ERA of 2.82. Suárez has made 21 starts, and opponents are batting .218 this season. The left-hander has one shutout and one complete game this year, along with 11 quality starts. Per nine innings, he is averaging 2.03 walks compared to 8.83 strikeouts.</p><p>Philadelphia comes into the game as one of the league's top offenses, averaging 4.9 runs per game, which is 6th in the league. They have been even better at home, putting up 5.2 runs per game. As a team, the Phillies are batting .258, which is the 3rd best mark in the league.</p>

<p>Over his last five games, Nick Castellanos has gone deep three times, but is just 5/20 in that stretch. Alec Bohm has been a key run producer for the Phillies, as his 89 RBIs are good for 7th in the league. He is also batting .290 for the season. Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper are also near the top of the league in home runs, with Schwarber's 28 homers leading the team and Harper's 26 homers being the 2nd most on the team.</p>

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Bulls (7-10) will host the Grizzlies (9-7) in a non-conference matchup. Memphis is favored by 5.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 243.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the United Center in Chicago. The Bulls are 7th in the Eastern Conference, while the Grizzlies are 9th in the Western Conference.</p><h3>MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS CHICAGO BULLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -5.5</p><p>This game will be played at United Center at 8:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 154-118 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Jaren Jackson Jr. finishing with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.1% and knocking down 18 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Grizzlies Find a Way to Win in Chicago?</h3><p>With a 117-111 win over the 76ers on Wednesday, the Grizzlies improved to 9-7 on the season. Memphis, who were +4.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 228, just over the pre-game line of 226.5.</p> <p>Memphis took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring the 76ers 32-22. They entered the 4th quarter with a 90-81 lead, but the 76ers went on an 11-0 run, stretching the score from 115-101 to 126-101.</p><p>The Grizzlies shot 48.2% from the field and knocked down 19 threes at a 44.2% clip in their win over the 76ers. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the way with 25 points, while Desmond Bane added 21 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 5 threes at 45.5%.</p> <p>Jaylen Wells contributed 14 points, with 8 coming in the opening quarter. Bane had a big 2nd quarter, scoring 11 points, and Jake LaRavia added 7 of his 11 points in the 4th.</p><p>Defensively, the Grizzlies had a strong 2nd quarter, holding the 76ers to 22 points, which helped them secure a 117-111 win. Overall, Memphis allowed 111 points on 44% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Grizzlies limited the 76ers to 11 made threes on 33% shooting from beyond the arc. Memphis also recorded 5 steals and 6 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can the Chicago Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Chicago improved to 7-10 this season after a 136-122 win over the Hawks on Friday, November 22nd. The Bulls, who were +2.5 point underdogs at home, not only won but covered the spread.</p> <p>Chicago took control early, leading 28-25 after the 1st quarter and 58-51 at halftime. A big 3rd quarter, where they outscored Atlanta 41-33, put them ahead 99-84 going into the 4th. Although the Hawks edged the Bulls 38-37 in the final period, Chicago held on for the win. The game’s total of 258 points went over the O/U line of 246.5 by 11.5 points.</p><p>The Bulls shot 57% from the field and knocked down 19 threes at a 44.2% clip in their 136-122 win over the Hawks. Zach LaVine led the way with 26 points, hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency.</p> <p>Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White each added 20 points, with White dishing out 9 assists. Dosunmu shot 80% from the field, while White contributed 10 points in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Bulls were solid in the 1st and 2nd quarters, allowing just 25 and 26 points, respectively. However, they struggled in the 4th, giving up 38 points. Despite that, they limited the Hawks' three-point shooting, holding them to 10 made threes on 29% shooting.</p> <p>Chicago sent Atlanta to the line 19 times, where the Hawks made 14 free throws. The Bulls grabbed 36 defensive rebounds but allowed 14 offensive boards. They also contributed with 8 steals and 10 blocked shots.</p>

Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

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New York Knicks vs Utah Jazz Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

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Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

College football is one of the most popular betting options in the United States, and it’s also a sport that is enjoyed by many as well. College football begins in the early part of September, and a national champion is crowned in January every single year.

When it comes to college football, there are three different divisions that are played. It’s the teams that play at the highest level that attracts the most attention, and that’s also where you see most of the betting options.

There are just four teams that make it to the College Football Playoff each year, but that number is going to be expanding soon. There are other major bowl games that take place throughout the year, and those teams are chosen based on how they perform during the regular season.

This article will not only give you the best college football betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but it will also give you tips so you know how to bet on college football.
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Knowing how to bet on college football is going to be an important step, but you also need to know where you should be wagering. Choosing the right sportsbook is going to be a huge part in sports betting, especially during the college football season.

Here are six of the best college football sportsbooks to use the next time that you are wanting to wager on the sport.

Best College Football Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

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Troy Trojans vs Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Marshall Thundering Herd vs Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Colorado State Rams vs Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Boise State Broncos vs Wyoming Cowboys Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

South Alabama Jaguars vs Southern Miss Golden Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Air Force Falcons vs Nevada Wolf Pack Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

UL Monroe Warhawks vs Arkansas State Red Wolves Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

James Madison Dukes vs Appalachian State Mountaineers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Sam Houston Bearkats vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

New Mexico State Aggies vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Betting on today's Hurricanes and Blue Jackets game? Catch the action at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH, as the Blue Jackets hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes come into this Metropolitan division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>CAROLINA HURRICANES VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Blue Jackets to come out on top with a final score of 4-2.</li><li>We like the Blue Jackets on the moneyline (+195)</li><li>The Blue Jackets are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Pressure Builds for Carolina as Away Favorites</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Capitals, the Hurricanes improved to 14-5-0. Carolina covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>Carolina jumped out to a 1-0 lead, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. The Hurricanes tied it up early in the second and added two more goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.</p><p>Dmitry Orlov led the way for Carolina with two goals, bringing his season total to three. Martin Necas added his sixth goal of the year and picked up two assists, now with 12 assists on the season. Andrei Svechnikov scored his sixth goal, finding the net on an empty net with just 9 seconds left in the game.</p> <p>The Hurricanes fired 45 shots on goal but were held scoreless on the power play. They scored once in the first period, twice in the second, and added an empty-netter in the third. Carolina had 14 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Carolina's defense gave up two late goals in the first period, but they tightened up after that, not allowing another goal. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, and the Hurricanes' defense had 7 takeaways and 10 hits.</p><h3>Can the Blue Jackets Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>Columbus dropped to 8-9-2 after a 7-2 road loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.</p> 

<p>Defensively, Columbus struggled right from the start, allowing 5 goals in the first period. Damon Severson scored the Blue Jackets' first goal at 19:11 in the second period, but the Capitals had already scored 6 by then.</p><p>Columbus managed 36 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson opened the scoring for the Blue Jackets with his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd goal.</p> <p>Columbus recorded 13 offensive giveaways and scored both of their goals in the second period. Adam Fantilli picked up his 4th assist on Severson’s goal, and Sean Monahan earned his 5th assist on Labanc’s tally.</p><p>Columbus's defense struggled early, giving up five goals in the first period. After closing the gap to 6-2 in the second, they allowed another goal late in the third. Goalie Daniil Tarasov finished with a 68.2% save percentage on 15 saves.</p>

Carolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<em><strong>What are rotation numbers in sports betting? In short Rotation numbers are assigned to particular teams all across North America to denote specific teams in specific sports in specific leagues.</strong></em>

Have you ever set foot in a sportsbook? There’s a lot going on. Now that we have <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/us/"><strong>internet sportsbooks</strong></a> with drop-down menus and everything listed in an orderly fashion, it’s a lot easier to find what you are looking for and to bet on exactly what you want. When you walk into a sportsbook, it’s shinier and more advanced than it used to be, but there’s still a big giant board up there showing all the spreads, totals, first half lines, money lines, and prop bets from multiple sports.

<a href="http://bangthebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/rotation-numbers.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-389532" src="http://bangthebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/rotation-numbers-300x85.jpg" alt="Sports betting rotation number" width="300" height="85" /></a>Try going into a sportsbook on a Saturday in November. There’s NBA, college basketball, college football, and NHL, along with possibly NASCAR, UFC, and all sorts of other things going on. If you walk up to the counter and ask for the Tigers -7, you’re going to get some dirty looks from the people in line and the people behind the counter.

These odds move fast. Everything is moving in real-time. So, you want the Tigers -7, eh? Is that the Tennessee State Tigers? Auburn? Clemson? LSU? Towson? Texas Southern? Memphis? Pacific?

You can see why there would be confusion. The people accepting bets at the counter don’t know what the lines are on the board. They’re worried about accuracy, efficiency, and quickness. They want to get through that line so everybody can get their bets in before the games start and so their bosses aren’t finding reasons to fire them. To make things simple and uniform, the concept of rotation numbers came about.

<em><strong>Rotation numbers</strong></em> are assigned to particular teams all across North America to denote specific teams in specific sports in specific leagues. There is no mistake which team is which. If you want the Auburn Tigers in <a href="http://bangthebook.com/football/"><strong>college football</strong></a>, they have a different number than the Auburn Tigers in college basketball. You don’t even have to say the actual spread. You just say the rotation number, if you want the spread or the money line, the over or the under, and then the amount that you want to bet.

For example, let’s say that you wanted to bet Memphis over Tulane on October 14, 2016. Memphis’s rotation number is 109. The schedules are set by <a href="http://www.donbestcorp.com/rotation-schedules/"><strong>Don Best Sports</strong></a> in Las Vegas and they are set based on what sports are going on. You would say “109, spread, $110” and the customer service agent can punch it in right away for you. If you had simply said Tigers, how would he or she know which Tigers you wanted? It slows down the line for everybody and it increases the possibility of mistakes being made. It also helps accuracy with phone customers that run on credit. It also helps the sportsbooks as they communicate with each other since these numbers are standard across the industry.

Rotation numbers are really important. They keep everything organized for bettors and employees. Some <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/"><strong>offshore sportsbooks</strong></a> sort by start time and others sort by rotation number. Some have an option of how you want the games sorted. Just know that if you physically walk in to make a bet on a visit busy day, you had better come up prepared with the rotation number and your money in hand.

What are Rotation Numbers in Sports Betting?

The St. Louis Cardinals are hosting the Washington Nationals in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series. The series gets officially underway at 8:08 p.m. ET and this opening game is going to be televised on TBS.
<h2>Washington Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals Odds</h2>
The right-handed Anibal Sanchez is projected to start for the visiting Nationals. Sanchez is 11-8 with a 3.85 ERA and 134 strikeouts. He's 0-1 with seven strikeouts and a 5.40 ERA against St. Louis this year.

The Cardinals are putting the ball in the hands of righty Miles Mikolas (9-14, 4.16 ERA), who has 144 punchouts and 32 walks, along with a WHIP of 1.22. Mikolas is 1-1 with eight strikeouts and a 3.00 ERA across two starts against Washington this year.

Behind a team slash line of .221/.312/.358, the Nationals have produced 4.2 runs per game through six postseason outings. St. Louis is hitting .251/.318/.423 and the team has put up 5.2 runs in the 2019 playoffs.

The Cardinals bullpen has registered an ERA of 4.30 and a WHIP of 1.50 this postseason, while Nationals relievers have performed noticeably worse with a 6.63 ERA and 1.58 WHIP.

Washington’s offensive production has been fueled by third baseman Anthony Rendon and shortstop Trea Turner, who have combined to swat 55 home runs. Rendon is hitting .320/.412/.600 with 35 home runs, 131 RBIs and 123 runs scored. Turner (.297/.352/.498) is up to 20 homers, 58 RBIs, 100 runs and 35 stolen bases.

The Cardinals' offense has been led by first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and second baseman Kolten Wong. Goldschmidt is hitting .265/.350/.490 with 36 home runs, 99 RBIs and 102 runs scored, and Wong's line is .283/.359/.422 with 11 homers, 63 RBIs, 64 runs and 24 steals.
<h3>Washington Nationals at St. Louis Cardinals Free Pick</h3>
<a href="http://bangthebook.com/2019-mlb-playoffs-nlcs-preview-prediction-washington-nationals-vs-st-louis-cardinals/">Predictions:</a> SU Winner – Cardinals, ATS Winner – Nationals, O/U – UNDER
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<h2>Notes</h2>
Betting Trends

Washington has recorded 13 extra-base hits over its last five contests. St. Louis has 21 XBH over its last five.

St. Louis has posted 23.2 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 22.8 over its last five.

The Nationals have hit 12 home runs in their last 10 games. The Cardinals have hit 13 over their last 10.

The Nationals have a total OPS of .794 this season and an OPS of .783 when facing right-handed pitchers. The Cardinals' OPS sits at .739 overall and .735 versus righties.

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Washington Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals NLCS Matchup 10/11/19

<p>Planning on watching today's Red Flash and Hoyas game? Catch the action at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as the Hoyas hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on FS2. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 144.5 points, and Georgetown is favored by -19.5 at home against Saint Francis U.</p><h3>SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH VS GEORGETOWN HOYAS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Francis U Red Flash +19.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT FRANCIS U RED FLASH:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Hoyas.</li><li>Even though we have Georgetown winning straight-up, we like Saint Francis U at +19.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Saint Francis U Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Saint Francis U Red Flash Recent Game/Games</h3>

<p>Saint Francis U fell to Mount St. Mary's 66-58 on Saturday, November 16th. The Red Flash were +7.5 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total score of 124 points fell short of the 141.5-point O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 31-28 at halftime, Saint Francis U scored 30 points in the 2nd half but allowed 35 points to the Mountaineers, leading to the loss.</p><p>Saint Francis U struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.1% from the field and hitting only 20% of their three-point attempts (6/30). Their effective field goal percentage was 41%, though they did connect on 51.6% of their two-point shots (16/31).</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Red Flash were efficient, making 8 of 9 attempts (88.9%). Bobby Rosenberger III led the team with 14 points, while Terrell Ard Jr. and Dallas Hobbs each added 12 points, with Hobbs also contributing 5 assists.</p><p>Saint Francis U held their opponent to 66 points, with the Red Flash giving up 41% shooting from the field (23/56). They allowed 54% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team hitting 18 of 33 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Saint Francis U limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 23 attempts, a 21% shooting performance. The Red Flash also sent the other team to the line 20 times, where they made 15 free throws (75%). Saint Francis U allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Georgetown Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Georgetown Hoyas Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Georgetown picked up a 79-51 win over Mount St. Mary’s on Wednesday, November 20th. The Hoyas were -14.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Georgetown led 35-22 at halftime and added 44 points in the 2nd half while allowing 29. The combined points for the game were 130, falling under the O/U line of 142.5.</p><p>Georgetown put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.7%. They hit 59.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 30% of their threes (6/20).</p> <p>The Hoyas dished out 17 assists and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds. Jayden Epps led the way with 19 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Thomas Sorber added 14 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 70% from the floor.</p><p>Despite allowing 51 points, Georgetown's defense struggled, giving up a 50% shooting performance from the field. The Hoyas allowed 32 made field goals on 64 attempts.</p> <p>Georgetown's defense gave up 26 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 59% from inside the arc. From three-point range, the Hoyas allowed 6 made threes on 20 attempts, a 30% shooting rate.</p>

Saint Francis U Red Flash vs Georgetown Hoyas NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>At 8:30 ET, the Golden State Warriors (-167) will take on the San Antonio Spurs (+142) at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The Warriors are favored by 3.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 225.5.</p>

<p>Golden State is currently on a two-game win streak and sits at 12-3 on the season. They are 1st in the Western Conference and 1st in the Pacific Division. The Spurs are also on a two-game win streak, and they are 8-8 overall. San Antonio is 11th in the Western Conference and 4th in the Southwest Division.</p><h3>GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Antonio Spurs +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 8:30 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 142-119 in favor of the Spurs.</li><li>Our projections have Victor Wembanyama finishing with 23 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Spurs finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.0% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Golden State Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>The Warriors improved to 12-3 on the season with a 112-108 win over the Pelicans on Friday. Golden State, favored by 10.5 points, didn’t cover the spread, but they still managed to pick up the win on the road. The total points for the game were set at 221.5, and the final score came in just under that, with 220 combined points.</p> <p>Golden State found themselves in a tough spot after the Pelicans went on a 13-0 run, taking the score from 38-33 to 46-38. However, the Warriors battled back, winning the 3rd quarter 25-21 and heading into the 4th with an 87-84 lead. They edged out the Pelicans 25-24 in the final quarter to secure the win.</p><p>Andrew Wiggins led the Warriors to a win over the Pelicans with 30 points, shooting 64.3% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 60%. Stephen Curry added 19 points, connecting on 4 threes at 57.1%.</p> <p>Golden State shot 32.4% from deep, making 12 threes, and finished with a 44.8% overall field goal percentage. Wiggins scored 13 points in the 1st quarter and added 7 more in the 4th.</p><p>Despite a tough 2nd quarter where they gave up 33 points, the Warriors tightened up their defense in the 3rd, allowing just 21 points to help secure the win over the Pelicans. Overall, they held New Orleans to 108 points on 44% shooting.</p> <p>Golden State did an excellent job defending the three, as the Pelicans shot just 30% from deep, making 12 threes. The Warriors also sent New Orleans to the line 22 times, where they hit 14 free throws. Defensively, the Warriors finished with 5 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Will San Antonio Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?</h3><p>The Spurs evened their record at 8-8 with a 126-118 win over the Jazz on Thursday. San Antonio, favored by 3 points, covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 244 points exceeded the over/under line of 224 by 20 points.</p> <p>Utah went on an 11-0 run early, but the Spurs rallied, outscoring the Jazz 34-22 in the 3rd quarter and 41-29 in the 4th to secure the win.</p><p>Harrison Barnes led the Spurs to a win over the Jazz, scoring 25 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, hitting 4 threes at an 80% clip. Zach Collins and Stephon Castle each added 18 points, with Castle also dishing out 6 assists.</p> <p>San Antonio shot 46.6% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 9 threes at 28.1%. Chris Paul scored 11 of his 13 points in the 4th quarter, while Barnes poured in 14 points in the 2nd quarter.</p><p>Even with a tough 2nd quarter, the Spurs' defense held strong, giving up 118 points but still securing the win over the Jazz. Their best defensive effort came in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed just 22 points. Overall, they held Utah to 41% shooting from the field.</p> <p>San Antonio did a solid job defending the three, as the Jazz hit only 13 threes at a 28% clip. The Spurs also recorded 8 steals and 9 blocks in the game.</p>

Now there is drama.

Joey Logano’s win in the Hollywood Casino 400 means that he will automatically advance to the Cup Championship Playoffs finale at ISM Raceway in Phoenix with a chance to win. All of the sudden, Chase Elliott finds himself on the chopping block with two races to go.

This week’s race is the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway, henceforth to be referred to as the AEA 500 because Autotrader Echopark Automotive 500 is way too much to write out each time. This isn’t a high school history essay where we need to reach a word count.

Sunday’s race is the 34th of the season, which means that we only have three races to go. Let’s break it all down for you with odds from <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie"><strong>MyBookie Sportsbook</strong></a>:
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<td width="295">KEVIN HARVICK</td>
<td width="295">+220</td>
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<td width="295">DENNY HAMLIN</td>
<td width="295">+450</td>
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<td width="295">JOEY LOGANO</td>
<td width="295">+700</td>
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<td width="295">CHASE ELLIOTT</td>
<td width="295">+800</td>
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<td width="295">MARTIN TRUEX JR.</td>
<td width="295">+1000</td>
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<td width="295">RYAN BLANEY</td>
<td width="295">+1000</td>
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<td width="295">KYLE BUSCH</td>
<td width="295">+1200</td>
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<td width="295">BRAD KESELOWSKI</td>
<td width="295">+1200</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">ERIK JONES</td>
<td width="295">+2000</td>
</tr>
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<td width="295">ALEX BOWMAN</td>
<td width="295">+2000</td>
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<td width="295">KURT BUSCH</td>
<td width="295">+2500</td>
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<td width="295">ARIC ALMIROLA</td>
<td width="295">+3300</td>
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<td width="295">CLINT BOWYER</td>
<td width="295">+3300</td>
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<td width="295">WILLIAM BYRON</td>
<td width="295">+4000</td>
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<td width="295">JIMMIE JOHNSON</td>
<td width="295">+4000</td>
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<td width="295">AUSTIN DILLON</td>
<td width="295">+5000</td>
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<td width="295">TYLER REDDICK</td>
<td width="295">+5000</td>
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<td width="295">MATT DIBENEDETTO</td>
<td width="295">+6600</td>
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<td width="295">CHRISTOPHER BELL</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
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<td width="295">COLE CUSTER</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
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<td width="295">MATT KENSETH</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
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<td width="295">RYAN NEWMAN</td>
<td width="295">+20000</td>
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<td width="295">RICKY STENHOUSE JR.</td>
<td width="295">+25000</td>
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<td width="295">BUBBA WALLACE</td>
<td width="295">+40000</td>
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<td width="295">CHRIS BUESCHER</td>
<td width="295">+50000</td>
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<td width="295">TY DILLON</td>
<td width="295">+50000</td>
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<td width="295">JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEK</td>
<td width="295">+75000</td>
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<td width="295">MICHAEL MCDOWELL</td>
<td width="295">+100000</td>
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<td width="295">RYAN PREECE</td>
<td width="295">+100000</td>
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<td width="295">DANIEL SUAREZ</td>
<td width="295">+100000</td>
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<td width="295">COREY LAJOIE</td>
<td width="295">+100000</td>
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<td width="295">BRENNAN POOLE</td>
<td width="295">+200000</td>
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<td width="295">JOSH BILICKI</td>
<td width="295">+300000</td>
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<td width="295">JJ YELEY</td>
<td width="295">+300000</td>
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<td width="295">GARRETT SMITHLEY</td>
<td width="295">+400000</td>
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<td width="295">QUIN HOUFF</td>
<td width="295">+400000</td>
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<td width="295">CHAD FINCHUM</td>
<td width="295">+400000</td>
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<td width="295">JOEY GASE</td>
<td width="295">+400000</td>
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<td width="295">TIMMY HILL</td>
<td width="295">+400000</td>
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<td width="295">REED SORENSON</td>
<td width="295">+400000</td>
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</tbody>
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Evidently Kevin Harvick and Denny Hamlin won’t be playing around this weekend. Harvick is a +220 favorite and Hamlin is lined at +450. Even though we are on a traditional 1.5-mile track, only four drivers have single-digit odds, due in large part to the really short prices on the two favorites.
<h3><strong><u>Playoff Picture</u></strong></h3>
Just to be safe, it wouldn’t be a bad idea for Harvick or Hamlin to win a race. Harvick is probably going to advance to the next round no matter what, but Hamlin, who is 21 points behind Harvick and 12 points ahead of Brad Keselowski, could be knocked out of the final four if two more playoff drivers not named Harvick win a race. The win for Logano took up one of the four playoff spots. Harvick’s points edge for all intents and purposes has locked up another.

The remaining drivers in the playoffs outside of those four are Chase Elliott, Alex Bowman, Martin Truex Jr., and Kurt Busch. Elliott currently sits fourth in points and Logano’s win was the most hurtful to his chances. Bowman, Truex, and Busch all had uphill climbs anyway.
<h3><strong><u>Texas</u></strong><strong><u> Motor Speedway</u></strong></h3>
Everything is allegedly bigger in Texas, but this track looks a lot like last week’s Kansas Speedway layout. This is a 1.5-mile oval with 20-degree banking in Turn 1 &amp; Turn 2 and 24-degree banking in Turn 3 &amp; Turn 4. This is a pretty straightforward race all in all.

This has been a twice-a-year stop for the NASCAR Cup Series since 2005. Jimmie Johnson leads all drivers with seven career wins here.
<h3><strong><u>Texas</u></strong><strong><u> Three-Step</u></strong></h3>
The dance may be the Texas Two-Step, but Kevin Harvick has won this race three years in a row. Jimmie Johnson actually won it four times in a row from 2012-15, so Harvick is going for that record plus a guaranteed spot at Phoenix, where he will be the clear-cut favorite on his most successful track.

Ironically, those are Harvick’s only three wins here in 35 races. He’s got 12 top-five finishes, but that ranks fourth behind Johnson, Matt Kenseth, and Kyle Busch. Kenseth actually has the highest average finish here in his 31 career races, but he only has one top-five finish here in his last 10 starts.

Harvick has seven top-five finishes here in his last 10 starts, including those three wins. He has averaged a finish of 4.1 and is the only driver in that span with 10 lead lap finishes, all in the top 10.

Joey Logano hasn’t won here in his last 10 starts, but he does have six top-five finishes and eight top-10 finishes. Martin Truex Jr. is second to Harvick in laps led here over the last 10 races with 389. Harvick’s 550 easily pace the field. Interestingly, Ryan Blaney is third on that list with 382, despite no wins and only two top-five finishes.
<h3><strong><u>Picks</u></strong></h3>
I’m going to go off the board here with a pick and take Kyle Busch at +1200. This is a short price for a guy that hasn’t won, but he was fifth last week and sixth at Las Vegas. He was second at Bristol. He’s gotten back on track to some degree in the oval races and he was fourth in the summer at this track. He’s got two wins and five top-five finishes in his last 10 starts here.

I’ll also take Joey Logano at +700 to get that first Texas win since 2014. Logano has nothing to lose now and he is at his best when he can be aggressive. He might as well get another big paycheck for a win. The only concern would be wrecking the car at this point, but that can be fixed.

Coverage of the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 will be on NBC Sports Network on Sunday October 25 at 3:30 p.m. ET.
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