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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Red Foxes and Peacocks. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Peacocks at Yanitelli Center in Jersey City, NJ. Get ready to place your bets! Marist come into this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference matchup as the -1.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 121.5 points.</p><h3>MARIST RED FOXES VS SAINT PETER'S PEACOCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Saint Peter's Peacocks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Yanitelli Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAINT PETER'S PEACOCKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Peacocks.</li><li>Not only will Saint Peter's pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 121.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Red Foxes Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Marist Red Foxes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Marist improved to 12-2 on the season with a 61-51 home win over Fairfield on Sunday. The Red Foxes, who were -7.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>After a 25-25 tie at halftime, Marist pulled away in the second half, outscoring Fairfield 36-26. The game’s total points of 112 fell well short of the 135.5 O/U line.</p><p>Marist's offense put up 61 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 64.7% of their two-point attempts, though they struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 4 of 18 threes (22.2%).</p> <p>Jamie Bergens led the way with 16 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep. Jackson Price added 12 points and 6 rebounds, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Marist's defense allowed 51 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 50% from the field, hitting 26 of 52 shots. Inside the arc, they were 22 of 34, shooting 64% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Marist's opponents shot 4 of 18, making just 22% of their threes. They also went to the free-throw line 6 times, converting 5 of those attempts for 83%. Marist gave up 5 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Are Saint Peter's Ready for a Home Win?</h3><h3>Saint Peter's Peacocks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Saint Peter's improved to 5-7 on the season with a 62-49 road win over Canisius on Sunday. The Peacocks were favored by 5.5 points and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 111, under the 132-point O/U line.</p> 

<p>Saint Peter's led 34-22 at halftime and maintained their lead by scoring 28 points in the 2nd half while allowing 27 points.</p><p>Saint Peter's offense put up 62 points in their last game, shooting 42% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52%. They connected on 45.5% of their threes, hitting 10 of 22 attempts, while struggling inside the arc, making just 39.3% of their two-point shots (11/28).</p> <p>Marcus Randolph led the Peacocks with 19 points, hitting 4 of 10 from three-point range. Tana Kopa added 12 points, shooting 4 of 6 from deep. Paul McMillan and Bryce Eaton each contributed 11 points, with Eaton hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc and dishing out 5 assists.</p><p>Saint Peter's defense was stellar, holding their opponent to just 49 points on 34% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the opposition hitting only 12 of 32 attempts for 37%.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Peacocks gave up just 5 threes on 18 attempts, a 27% success rate. They also kept the opponent off the offensive glass, allowing only 5 offensive rebounds.</p>

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NASCAR fans will get a Valentine’s Day present this year with the Daytona 500. The first points event of the season is not the official kickoff to the season according to hardcore fans and bettors that will consider the Busch Clash and the Daytona Duels the start of the campaign, but this event has the largest purse of the season and is certainly one of the most interesting races of the year.

The Great American Race begins at 2:30 p.m. ET, so you can watch the race and still make those Valentine’s Day dinner reservations. Or, well, you know, a candlelight dinner at home or whatever people are doing during the pandemic.

We’ll take a look at the odds from our pals over at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/mybookie"><strong>MyBookie Sportsbook</strong></a> and handicap the first of three races at Daytona International Speedway for this season.
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<td width="295">Denny Hamlin</td>
<td width="295">+600</td>
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<td width="295">Joey Logano</td>
<td width="295">+800</td>
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<td width="295">Chase Elliott</td>
<td width="295">+900</td>
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<td width="295">Brad Keselowski</td>
<td width="295">+900</td>
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<td width="295">Ryan Blaney</td>
<td width="295">+900</td>
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<td width="295">Kevin Harvick</td>
<td width="295">+1200</td>
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<td width="295">Kyle Busch</td>
<td width="295">+1200</td>
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<td width="295">Kyle Larson</td>
<td width="295">+1400</td>
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<td width="295">Ricky Stenhouse Jr</td>
<td width="295">+1400</td>
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<td width="295">William Byron</td>
<td width="295">+1400</td>
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<td width="295">Kurt Busch</td>
<td width="295">+1600</td>
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<td width="295">Alex Bowman</td>
<td width="295">+1600</td>
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<td width="295">Martin Truex Jr</td>
<td width="295">+1600</td>
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<td width="295">Aric Almirola</td>
<td width="295">+1800</td>
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<td width="295">Austin Dillon</td>
<td width="295">+2000</td>
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<td width="295">Ross Chastain</td>
<td width="295">+2000</td>
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<td width="295">Darrell Wallace Jr</td>
<td width="295">+2500</td>
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<td width="295">Matt DiBenedetto</td>
<td width="295">+2500</td>
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<td width="295">Cole Custer</td>
<td width="295">+3300</td>
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<td width="295">Christopher Bell</td>
<td width="295">+3300</td>
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<td width="295">Tyler Reddick</td>
<td width="295">+3300</td>
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<td width="295">Chris Buescher</td>
<td width="295">+3300</td>
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<td width="295">Chase Briscoe</td>
<td width="295">+4000</td>
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<td width="295">Erik Jones</td>
<td width="295">+5000</td>
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<td width="295">Ryan Newman</td>
<td width="295">+5000</td>
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<td width="295">Michael McDowell</td>
<td width="295">+6600</td>
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<td width="295">Ryan Preece</td>
<td width="295">+8000</td>
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<td width="295">Daniel Suarez</td>
<td width="295">+8000</td>
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<td width="295">Ty Dillon</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
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<td width="295">Timmy Hill</td>
<td width="295">+10000</td>
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<td width="295">Brennan Poole</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
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<td width="295">Corey Lajoie</td>
<td width="295">+12500</td>
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<td width="295">Landon Cassill</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
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<td width="295">JJ Yeley</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
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<td width="295">Quin Houff</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
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<td width="295">Garrett Smithley</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
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<td width="295">Reed Sorenson</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
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<td width="295">James Davison</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
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<td width="295">BJ McLeod</td>
<td width="295">+15000</td>
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As always, the odds are extremely bunched up for the Daytona 500. Denny Hamlin is a deserving +600 favorite, but you see a lot of drivers in that +600 to +900 range. The Daytona 500 is like throwing darts. The tapered spacer in the engine caps the horsepower of the cars for safety reasons and often creates a lot of tight racing.

Hamlin is the two-time reigning champ. He won last year by 0.014 seconds in a race that had 23 lead changes among 13 different drivers. Back in 2019, only 19 cars out of 40 finished the race because of The Big One on lap 191 right before the end of the race. Hamlin’s win in 2016 was the closest race ever, as he won by 0.010 seconds.

This year’s race marks the 20th anniversary of the death of Dale Earnhardt Jr. His memory and contributions to the sport will be honored prior to the race.
<h3><strong><u>The DIS Double</u></strong></h3>
Next week’s race will also be at Daytona International Speedway, but will be on the Road Course for the Go Bowling 235. We’ll be able to talk more about the road course next week, but the speedway oval checks in at 2.5 miles. There are four turns and a lot of opportunities to pass with the right racing line.

The cars are bunched up because of modifications to the car for safety reasons because speeds can really get up there on the long straightaways with what is effectively a superspeedway track.

The last three Daytona 500s have needed overtime. Austin Dillon won in Lap 207 in 2018 and Hamlin did the same in 2019. Last year’s race needed 209 laps.
<h3><strong><u>The Field</u></strong></h3>
There are some team changes and some crew chief changes that we wrote about earlier in the week, so check those out that so that you are properly prepared for those with regards to the race. The most notable one is that Kyle Larson is now running the #5 car, formerly the #88 of Alex Bowman, for Hendrick Motorsports.

Ross Chastain and Chase Briscoe will be full-time Cup Series drivers this season as well. Erik Jones is no longer with Joe Gibbs Racing. He’s in the #43 car for Richard Petty Motorsports.

Hamlin has won three of the last five of these things, but prior to that, we saw a lot of different winners. Dillon won in 2018. Kurt Busch in 2017. Joey Logano in 2015. Dale Earnhardt Jr. in 2014. Jimmie Johnson in 2013. Matt Kenseth in 2012. Trevor Bayne in 2011. Jamie McMurray in 2010. Kenseth in 2009. A lot of different drivers win at Daytona because The Big One takes away a lot of contenders.

Think back to last year. Ryan Newman could very well have won the race before one of the most horrific crashes we’ve ever seen. Newman missed a few races, but ultimately wound up okay, a testament to the safety modifications NASCAR has implemented.
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<h3><strong><u>Daytona Difficulties</u></strong></h3>
Consistently finishing well at Daytona is virtually impossible. Hamlin has three wins in his last five Daytona 500s and his average finish in 30 races on the track is 16.3. That is the best of the full-time drivers with a large sample size. Austin Dillon has an average finish of 15.5 in 15 races.

Bubba Wallace has two top-five finishes in seven starts, but nobody is really looking at him as a viable contender here with a move to 23XI Racing. If you are looking for past success here, you aren’t going to consistently find it.

If we look at the last 10 Daytona races, Hamlin has those three wins and two additional top-five finishes. His average finish is still just 13.1, which, again, speaks to the nature of this beast. Joey Logano, Chris Buescher, Martin Truex Jr., and Kyle Busch all have three top-five finishes in the last 10 races at Daytona.

Hamlin, Logano, Buescher, and Newman all have five top-10 finishes in that span. Michael McDowell and Ryan Blaney have four. The hope is that you can isolate a driver likely to run at or near the front and have a chance, whether the Big One is behind them or in front of them.
<h3><strong><u>Picks</u></strong></h3>
Throw some darts. Spray them around the board here. He only has one win here, but in the last 10 races, Brad Keselowski is second in laps led with 193. That is 70 behind Hamlin, but his price is +900 instead of +600. Blaney is third in laps led with 148 and also +900. Shop around for the best lines like you always should, especially for a race like this.

William Byron’s price is probably better than +1400 elsewhere, but he’s got a win here and ran well in the restricted races in the Xfinity Series as well. He does have a new crew chief, though, which could be a hard thing to overcome early in the season.

Worse comes to worse, Ryan Newman at +5000 and Michael McDowell at +6600 are decent looks at big prices when a big crash will likely wipe out a large percentage of the field.
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2021 Daytona 500 Betting Odds and Free Picks

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nhl" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NHL</h2>
Knowing where to bet on the NHL is going to be extremely important if you are planning on betting on this league. With that in mind, here are six of the best NHL sportsbooks that you can find.

Best NHL Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

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<p>Planning on watching today's Mountaineers and Broncs game? Catch the action at Alumni Gymnasium (Rider) in Lawrenceville, NJ, as the Broncs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. Mount St. Mary's is favored by -2 in this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 137.5 points.</p><h3>MOUNT ST. MARY'S MOUNTAINEERS VS RIDER BRONCS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rider Broncs +2</p><p>This game will be played at Alumni Gymnasium (Rider) at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RIDER BRONCS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Broncs.</li><li>Not only will Rider pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Mount St. Mary's Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Mountaineers improved to 10-5 on the season with a 73-71 win over Sacred Heart on Sunday. Playing at home, Mount St. Mary's entered the game as 3-point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, falling short of the 151.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Mount St. Mary's led 41-32 at halftime but allowed 39 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32. Though they held on for the win, they’ll need to tighten up defensively moving forward.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60%. They connected on 12 of 31 three-point attempts, shooting 38.7% from deep, and hit 7 of 10 free throws.</p> <p>Tanner Thomas led the way with 25 points, hitting 5 of 10 from beyond the arc and finishing with 7 rebounds. The Mountaineers had 20 assists as a team, with Dola Adebayo and Griffin Barrouk each adding 15 points, while Barrouk also hit 5 threes.</p><p>Mount St. Mary's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 49% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing a 62% success rate on 15/24 shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Mount St. Mary's allowed 12 threes on 31 attempts, a 38% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 7 attempts.</p><h3>Will the Broncs Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Rider improved to 5-11 on the season with a 68-65 road win over Niagara on Sunday. The Broncs entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Rider led 33-26 at halftime but allowed 39 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. The game’s combined total of 133 points fell just under the O/U line of 134.5.</p><p>Rider's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 42.3% from the field and hitting 38.9% from three-point range (7/18). They were efficient at the free-throw line, making 17 of 19 attempts for an 89.5% success rate.</p> <p>Justice Smith led the way, shooting 70% from the field and finishing with 17 points and 6 rebounds. T.J. Weeks Jr. added 18 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc, while Zion Russell contributed 11 points and 6 assists, shooting 5 of 6 overall.</p><p>Rider's defense gave up 65 points despite allowing the opposing team to shoot 52% from the field. The Broncs struggled to contain two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 61% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Rider's opponents went 7/19, shooting 36%. The Broncs sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 6. Rider limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 4.</p>

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<p>The Miami Heat (+165) travel to take on the Los Angeles Lakers (-198) in a non-conference matchup. The Lakers (-4.5) are favored and have lost three straight games. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 ET at Crypto.com Arena.</p>

<p>The Heat (20-18) are 7th in the East and 2nd in the Southeast Division. The Lakers (20-17) are 7th in the West and 2nd in the Pacific Division. The over/under line for this game is 217.5 points. SN-LA will televise the game.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 125-111 in favor of the Lakers.</li><li>Our projections have Anthony Davis finishing with 25 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Miami Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Miami dropped to 20-18 on the season following a 109-98 road loss to the Clippers on Monday. The Heat, who were +8.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, losing by 11 points. The game’s total of 207 points fell short of the 216.5-point over/under line.</p> <p>Miami started strong, leading 35-28 after the 1st quarter, but managed just 13 points in the 2nd. The Clippers went on an 11-0 run, turning a 59-54 lead into 65-59, and outscored the Heat 36-20 in the 3rd quarter. Miami couldn’t close the gap in the 4th, as both teams scored 30 points in the final period.</p><p>In Monday's loss to the Clippers, the Heat managed just 98 points, shooting 38.8% from the field. Their three-point shooting was below average at 32.7%, but they hit 17 threes overall.</p> <p>Tyler Herro led Miami with 32 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists, scoring 12 points in the 1st quarter and 9 more in the 4th. Kel'el Ware added 19 points and 13 rebounds, with 13 of his points coming in the final period.</p><p>The Heat put together a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, holding the Clippers to just 15 points, but they struggled in the 3rd, allowing 36 points. Overall, Miami gave up 109 points on 48% shooting from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Heat allowed 13 made threes on 36% shooting. They sent the Clippers to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 6. Miami finished with 40 defensive rebounds, gave up 7 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals.</p><h3>Will the Lakers Defense Show Up at Home?</h3><p>The Lakers fell to 20-17 on the season after a 126-102 home loss to the Spurs on Monday. Los Angeles, favored by 4 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 228 went over the 220.5-point line.</p> <p>After leading 62-53 at halftime, the Lakers allowed the Spurs to go on a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 84-76 to 94-76. Los Angeles managed only 13 points in the 4th quarter while San Antonio scored 37.</p><p>In their 126-102 loss to the Spurs, the Lakers shot 44.8% from the field and 31.8% from three-point range, hitting 14 threes overall. Anthony Davis led the way with 30 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 72.2% from the field and making 2 threes at 40%.</p> <p>LeBron James added 18 points, 8 assists, and 5 rebounds, hitting 66.7% of his threes, while Austin Reaves contributed 12 points and 8 assists despite shooting just 30.8% from the field and 28.6% from deep.</p><p>The Lakers' defense struggled in the 3rd and 4th quarters, giving up 36 and 37 points, respectively, in a 126-102 loss to the Spurs. Overall, they allowed San Antonio to shoot 53% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Spurs hit 13 threes at a 37% clip. The Lakers sent them to the line 20 times, where they made 17 free throws. Defensively, the Lakers recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

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<p>Betting on today's Scarlet Knights and Cornhuskers game? Catch the action at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE, as the Cornhuskers hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on FS1. This Big Ten conference matchup has an over/under of 145.5 points, and Nebraska is favored to win by -8.5 at home vs. Rutgers.</p><h3>RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS VS NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rutgers Scarlet Knights +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pinnacle Bank Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Cornhuskers.</li><li>Even though we have Nebraska winning straight-up, we like Rutgers at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 145.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Rutgers Shock Everyone at Pinnacle Bank Arena?</h3><h3>Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Rutgers improved to 9-8 on the season with a 75-68 win over UCLA on Monday, January 13th. The Scarlet Knights were +4 underdogs heading into the game but not only pulled off the upset at home, they also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 33-30 at halftime, Rutgers turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring UCLA 45-35. The total points for the game ended at 143, going over the pre-game line of 137.5.</p><p>Rutgers put up 75 points in their latest game, shooting 46.2% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.9%, with strong two-point shooting at 56.2% (18/32). The Scarlet Knights also hit 67.7% of their free throws, going 21-for-31 from the line.</p> <p>Ace Bailey led the way with 20 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 53.8% overall. Dylan Harper added 18 points, though he shot just 38.5% from the field. Eric Dailey Jr. and Sebastian Mack each contributed 16 points, with Dailey shooting 53.3% and Mack hitting 50% of his shots. Kobe Johnson was efficient, shooting 62.5% from the field and 50% from three-point range.</p><p>Rutgers gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 56% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 18/32.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Rutgers held the opposing team to 30% shooting, with 6 made threes on 20 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 31 times, where they hit 21 free throws for 67%. Rutgers allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Cornhuskers Please their Home Crowd?</h3><h3>Nebraska Cornhuskers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Nebraska’s season record dropped to 12-4 after a tough 104-68 road loss to Purdue on Sunday. Entering the game as +8 point underdogs, the Cornhuskers not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points soared past the 140.5 O/U line, finishing at 172.</p> 

<p>Nebraska trailed 45-28 at halftime and couldn’t turn things around in the 2nd half, scoring 40 points but allowing 59. The Cornhuskers will need to regroup after this lopsided loss.</p><p>Nebraska's offense put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 48.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.7%. They were dominant inside, hitting 74.1% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 22.2% of their threes (6/27). At the free-throw line, they were nearly perfect, converting 10 of 11 attempts (90.9%).</p> <p>C.J. Cox led the way, scoring 23 points in 22 minutes, shooting 81.8% overall and 71.4% from three (5/7). Fletcher Loyer also hit 5 threes, shooting 83.3% from deep and finishing with 19 points. Trey Kaufman-Renn contributed 15 points and a team-high 7 assists, shooting 77.8% from the field.</p><p>Despite Nebraska's defensive efforts, they allowed 104 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 63% from the field. This included a 68% success rate from two-point range, where they hit 22 of 32 shots.</p> <p>The Cornhuskers also struggled to contain the three-point line, giving up 19 threes on 33 attempts, a 57% shooting clip. From the free-throw line, the opposing team went 3/6.</p>

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Nebraska Cornhuskers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Mountain Hawks versus the Bruins? Tip off is at at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on B1G+. The game will be played at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 138 points, and UCLA is favored by -22.5 against Lehigh in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS VS UCLA BRUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Lehigh Mountain Hawks +22.5</p><p>This game will be played at Pauley Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Bruins.</li><li>Even though we have UCLA winning straight-up, we like Lehigh at +22.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Mountain Hawks Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><h3>Lehigh Mountain Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Lehigh dropped a close one to Columbia on Tuesday, losing 76-75 on the road. The Mountain Hawks were +8.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Lehigh trailed 40-37 at halftime but outscored Columbia 38-36 in the second half. The total points for the game were 151, which was under the O/U line of 157.5.</p><p>Lehigh's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 54.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 64.2%. They connected on 64.5% of their two-point attempts and hit 40.9% from beyond the arc, making 9 threes.</p> <p>Keith Higgins Jr. was the standout, hitting 7 of 9 threes and finishing with 28 points on 66.7% shooting. Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa added 24 points, hitting 4 threes at a 50% rate, and also contributed 8 rebounds and 3 assists.</p><p>Lehigh gave up 76 points, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field, including 51% on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they allowed 9 threes on 25 attempts, a 36% shooting rate.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Lehigh’s opponents hit 11 of 21 attempts, shooting 52%. Lehigh also allowed 16 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Bruins Please their Home Crowd?</h3><p>UCLA cruised to a 71-40 win over the Boston Terriers on Monday, November 11th, covering the -25.5 point spread. The game was played at home, where the Bruins were heavy favorites. The total points for the game were 111, falling well short of the O/U line of 134.5.</p> <p>UCLA took control early, leading 39-22 at halftime. They continued to dominate in the 2nd half, outscoring Boston 32-18.</p><p>UCLA's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.3%, with a two-point shooting mark of 50% (19/38). From beyond the arc, they struggled, hitting just 5 of 22 attempts for 22.7%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Bruins were efficient, connecting on 18 of 21 attempts for 85.7%. They grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists. Eric Dailey Jr. and Lazar Stefanovic each contributed 13 points, with Stefanovic hitting 3 of 5 from deep.</p><p>UCLA's defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 40 points. They allowed a 40% shooting rate, with 24 made field goals on 60 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, UCLA gave up 19 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 50% conversion rate. From three-point range, their opponent struggled, hitting only 5 of 22 shots, or 22%.</p>

Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs UCLA Bruins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Black Bears and Highlanders face off at 11:00 ET on ESPN+. The Highlanders are hosting the game at NJIT Wellness and Events Center in Newark, NJ. Maine is favored by -9 in this America East conference contest against NJIT. The game's over/under currently sits at 129.5 points.</p><h3>MAINE BLACK BEARS VS NJIT HIGHLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: NJIT Highlanders +9</p><p>This game will be played at NJIT Wellness and Events Center at 11:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NJIT HIGHLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Highlanders.</li><li>Not only will NJIT pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 129.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Maine Shock Everyone at NJIT Wellness and Events Center?</h3><p>Maine evened their season record at 8-8 with an 87-66 win over Albany on Saturday. Playing at home, the Black Bears entered the game as -4.5 favorites and covered the spread with ease.</p> <p>Maine led 43-31 at halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring Albany 44-35. The game’s total points of 153 went over the pre-game line of 143.</p><p>Maine's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 87 points with a 56.4% shooting performance from the field. They connected on 47.8% of their three-point attempts, hitting 11 of 23, and were strong from the free-throw line, making 77.8% of their shots. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.5%.</p> <p>Jaden Clayton and AJ Lopez each contributed 16 points, with Clayton adding 7 assists. Christopher Mantis hit 5 threes, finishing with 17 points in just 20 minutes. The Black Bears had 24 assists as a team, but managed only 2 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Even with Maine's defense allowing 66 points, they couldn't capitalize on the offensive end. The Black Bears shot 56% from the field, going 31/55 overall. Inside the arc, they were 20/32, hitting 62% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Maine connected on 11/23 shots, shooting 47%. They also went 14/18 from the free-throw line, making 77% of their attempts. The Black Bears gave up just 2 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can NJIT Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><p>NJIT fell to 2-14 on the season after a 70-62 loss to Massachusetts-Lowell on Saturday. Despite being +20 point underdogs, the Highlanders kept things closer than expected. The total points for the game were 132, which was under the 143.5 O/U line.</p> <p>NJIT trailed 39-26 at halftime but outscored the River Hawks 36-31 in the 2nd half. While they couldn’t complete the comeback, they showed some fight in the latter stages of the game.</p><p>In their last game, NJIT's offense struggled, shooting just 37.9% from the field and finishing with 62 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.4%, and they hit 35% from beyond the arc, making 7 of 20 attempts. Free-throw shooting was also an issue, as they connected on just 5 of 9 attempts for 55.6%.</p> <p>Martin Somerville led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 of 9 from three-point range and adding 6 assists. Sebastian Robinson contributed 21 points and 6 assists, despite shooting 38.5% overall. Max Brooks was efficient, making 7 of 10 shots and grabbing 14 rebounds.</p><p>Even with NJIT holding their opponents to 70 points, the Highlanders couldn’t come away with the win. They limited the damage by allowing just 37% shooting from the field, including 39% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, NJIT gave up 7 threes on 20 attempts, a 35% clip. They also sent their opponents to the line 9 times, where they hit 5 free throws. NJIT allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

Maine Black Bears vs NJIT Highlanders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Planning on watching today's Tigers and Owls game? Catch the action at Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Owls hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN2. Memphis is favored by -7.5 in this American Athletic conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 153.5 points.</p><h3>MEMPHIS TIGERS VS TEMPLE OWLS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Temple Owls +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Liacouras Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEMPLE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Owls.</li><li>Not only will Temple pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Memphis Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><p>Memphis improved to 13-3 on the season with a 74-70 win over East Carolina on Saturday. Despite being -12.5 favorites, the Tigers didn’t cover the spread, and the total points fell short of the 148.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Memphis led 38-24 at halftime, but their defense allowed 46 points in the 2nd half, making the game closer than expected.</p><p>Memphis put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 41% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.9%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 26.1% of their threes (6/23), but connected on 50% of their two-point attempts (19/38) and 78.3% from the free-throw line (18/23).</p> <p>PJ Haggerty led the way with 25 points, despite shooting 20% from three (1/5). C.J. Walker added 23 points, hitting 66.7% from deep (2/3), while RJ Felton contributed 20 points and 13 rebounds. Memphis also grabbed 13 offensive boards and dished out 17 assists in the win.</p><p>Memphis gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opponent shooting 41% from the field. Inside the arc, the Tigers allowed 19 two-point field goals on 38 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Memphis held their opponent to 6 made threes on 23 attempts, or 26% shooting. The opponent also went 18/23 from the free-throw line, hitting 78% of their free throws. Memphis allowed 13 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>No Pressure for Temple as Home Dogs</h3><p>Temple improved to 9-6 on the season with a 73-70 win over Rice on Saturday. The Owls were +1 underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Temple led 35-31 at halftime and scored 38 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 39. The game’s total points of 143 narrowly went over the pre-game O/U line of 141.5.</p><p>Temple's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 39.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.6%, with a strong 50% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 12 threes. They struggled inside, shooting just 36.4% on two-point attempts (16/44), but made 23 of 32 free throws, good for 71.9%.</p> <p>Jamal Mashburn Jr. led the way with 24 points, despite shooting 34.8% overall, though he hit 50% from three (2/4). Andrew Akuchie added 18 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 70% from the field. Temple managed just 4 assists as a team, with Trae Broadnax contributing 5 assists and 7 rebounds, though he shot only 27.8% overall.</p><p>Temple's defense held their opponent to 70 points, with a field goal percentage of 40% on 29 of 72 shooting. Inside the arc, they gave up 23 two-point baskets on 51 attempts, a 45% success rate.</p> <p>From three-point range, Temple's defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 21 attempts, a 28% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 6 attempts, shooting 50%.</p>

Memphis Tigers vs Temple Owls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>Looking to win big? The Purple Eagles and Stags face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Stags are hosting the game at Leo D. Mahoney Arena in Fairfield, CT. Niagara is favored by -1.5 in this Metro Atlantic Athletic conference contest against Fairfield. The game's over/under currently sits at 135.5 points.</p><h3>NIAGARA PURPLE EAGLES VS FAIRFIELD STAGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Fairfield Stags +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Leo D. Mahoney Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE FAIRFIELD STAGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Stags.</li><li>Not only will Fairfield pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Purple Eagles?</h3><p>Niagara dropped to 6-9 on the season after a 68-65 home loss to Rider on Sunday. The Purple Eagles were -5.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 133, just under the O/U line of 134.5.</p> <p>After trailing 33-26 at halftime, Niagara put up 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.</p><p>Niagara's offense put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 52% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60%. They connected on 61.3% of their two-point attempts (19/31) and hit 36.8% from beyond the arc (7/19). The Purple Eagles struggled at the free-throw line, making just 6 of 10 attempts.</p> <p>T.J. Weeks Jr. led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range. Justice Smith added 17 points, shooting 70% overall. Zion Russell chipped in 11 points and 6 assists, going 5 for 6 from the field and perfect from three.</p><p>Niagara's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 68 points on 52% shooting from the field. The Purple Eagles gave up 19 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, with their opponents hitting 61% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Niagara's opponents shot 36%, making 7 of 19 attempts. The Purple Eagles sent them to the free-throw line 10 times, where they converted 6 shots for 60%. Niagara limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 4 in the game.</p><h3>Will Fairfield Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><h3>Fairfield Stags Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Fairfield’s season record fell to 5-10 after a 61-51 loss to Marist on Sunday. The Stags, who were +7.5 point underdogs going into the game, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 112, well under the O/U line of 135.5.</p> 

<p>After a 25-25 tie at halftime, Fairfield struggled in the second half, scoring 26 points while allowing 36.</p><p>Fairfield's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 51 points and shooting 36.5% from the field. They hit only 28.1% of their two-point attempts, but found success from beyond the arc, connecting on 50% of their threes (10/20).</p> <p>Jamie Bergens led the way with 16 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep. Jackson Price contributed 12 points and 6 rebounds, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Fairfield's defense gave up 61 points, even though they allowed the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field. The Stags struggled to contain two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 64% (22/34) from inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Fairfield held their opponents to just 22% shooting, as they went 4/18. The Stags also limited free-throw opportunities, with the other team making 5/6 (83%). Fairfield allowed 5 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Niagara Purple Eagles vs Fairfield Stags NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

<p>At 4:07 PM from Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, we have an American League matchup between the Orioles and Angels. Heading into Wednesday's game, the Orioles have a record of 15-8, while the Angels are 10-14.</p>

<p>Looking at the odds, the over/under line is at 9 runs, and the Orioles are the favorite on the money line at -132. Tyler Anderson is starting for the Angels, and he is facing off against Dean Kremer for the Orioles.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES ANGELS VS BALTIMORE ORIOLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Angels Moneyline +111</p><p>This game will be played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim at 4:07 ET on Wednesday, April 24th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ORIOLES VS ANGELS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Angels winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Angels 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 all Los Angeles in the last game of this series, as the Angels took down the Orioles by a score of 7-4. The Angels offense only had two more hits than the Orioles and struck out 12 times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were at +132 on the money line.</p>

<p>This game featured a starting pitching matchup between Griffin Canning for the Angels and Grayson Rodriguez for the Orioles. Canning only went five innings but gave up just three hits and three earned runs. On the other side, Rodriguez was tagged for seven runs in just 4 1/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>Los Angeles got off to a fast start in this one, scoring one run in the first and adding two more in the 2nd. As for the Orioles, they didn't get on the board until putting up three runs in the 5th. Baltimore's offense went silent after that, scoring just one run in the 7th.</p><h3>Orioles Records & Stats</h3><p>Baltimore is 15-8 overall this season and is 2nd in the AL East, half a game behind the Yankees. The Orioles have won two straight games against the Angels after dropping the series opener. So far, they are a perfect 3-0 against other teams in the AL East.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Orioles have gone 12-7 this year and 3-1 as the underdog. Their overall series record is 5-2, and they have won two straight series. Baltimore has an 8-4 record at home compared to 7-4 on the road.</p><p>When the Orioles win, they win big, with an average run margin of 4.0. But when they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -4.0. Overall, they have been a good bet against the run line, going 14-9, including 7-4 on the road. They have been particularly good against the run line as the favorite, going 11-8.</p><p>Today's over/under line for the Baltimore Orioles' game against the Los Angeles Angels is set at 9 runs. The Orioles have had a combined run average of 10.1 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 14-7. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, and when the line has been set at 9 runs, their over/under record is 2-1. Only 4.3% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs or higher.</p><p>Dean Kremer is on the mound for the Orioles today, as they take on the Angels. This is his third start of the season, and he has yet to pick up a win. In his first start, he went 5 1/3 innings and gave up 3 runs, and then in his last outing, he went 5 2/3 innings and gave up 3 runs.</p><p>Colton Cowser has been a great addition to the Orioles lineup this season, as he is batting .345 with six homers, which is 3rd in the league. He is also 2nd on the team in RBIs, as he and Gunnar Henderson both have 17. Henderson is also having a great season at the plate, hitting .287 with seven homers, which is 2nd in the league. Henderson has also gone deep four times in his last eight games.</p>

<p>The Orioles come into the game as the league's top home run hitting team, and they are also 3rd in the league in scoring at 5.7 runs per contest. They have been even better at home, averaging 5.8 runs per game. Overall, they are 4th in team batting average and have the league's best isolated power figure.</p><h3>Angels Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 10-14, the Angels are 3rd in the AL West, and they trail the Mariners by 2.5 games. So far, the Angels have yet to play a game against other teams in the AL West. In their most recent series, the Angels dropped three of four games to the Reds, but they did win the final game of the series.</p>

<p>Los Angeles has really struggled in day games this year, going 3-9. As the favorite, the Angels are just 1-2, and they are 9-12 as the underdog. At home, they are 3-5 compared to 7-9 on the road. The Angels have lost two straight series and are 1-5-1 in series this year.</p><p>When the Angels win, they win big, with an average run differential of 3.8 runs per game. However, when they lose, they lose big, with an average run differential of -3.9 runs per game. They are 12-12 against the run line overall, but just 2-6 at home. As the underdog, they are 12-9 against the run line, but as the favorite, they are 0-3.</p><p>Despite the Angels and Orioles combining for 11 runs in their last game, the over/under line for today's game is set at 9 runs. The Angels have had 4 of their 24 games with an over/under line set at 9 runs, and the over has hit in just 1 of those games. Overall, the Angels and their opponents have averaged 9.1 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 12-12.</p><p>Coming into today's start for the Angels, Tyler Anderson has a 2-2 record on the year. He has had a couple of tough-luck losses, but did pick up a win in his first start of the season. Anderson has gone 7 innings in each of his last two outings and has 9 strikeouts on the year.</p><p>So far this season, the Angels offense is averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 17th in the league. They have been a little better on the road (4.3 RPG) than at home (4.0 RPG). As a team, they are batting .241, which is 13th in the league, and are 8th in home runs. Taylor Ward has been the team's top hitter this season, batting .278 with six homers and 21 RBIs. Mike Trout leads the team with nine homers but is batting just .237.</p>

<p>Over his last nine games, Mike Trout has three homers but is batting just .167. Taylor Ward has also struggled of late, going 8/35 in his last nine games. However, he is on a three-game hitting streak. Jo Adell has gone 7/16 in his last seven games and is also on a three-game hitting streak.</p>

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