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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Leopards and Midshipmen. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Midshipmen at Alumni Hall (Navy) in Annapolis, MD. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Patriot League conference game currently have Navy as the -1 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 131 points.</p><h3>LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS VS NAVY MIDSHIPMEN BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Navy Midshipmen -1</p><p>This game will be played at Alumni Hall (Navy) at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, February 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NAVY MIDSHIPMEN:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Midshipmen.</li><li>Not only will Navy pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 131 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Lafayette Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>After losing their last two games, Lafayette heads into tonight's matchup with a record of 11-18. In Patriot League play, the Leopards have gone 10-6 compared to 1-12 in non-conference action.</p>

<p>On the road this season, Lafayette has gone 6-8, and over their last ten games away from home, they have gone 6-4. As underdogs this season, the Leopards have gone 3-15.</p><p>As the underdog, Lafayette has an ATS record of 7-11 this season. On the road, the Leopards are 8-6 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Lafayette is 4-6 ATS.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 131 is almost exactly in line with the average over/under line in Lafayette's games this season (133.1). So far, their over/under record is 13-15. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 130 points, and over their last five games, the average scoring total is 143 points.</p><p>Lafayette offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 63 points against Lehigh. In that game, they made 8/25 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 34.9%. Luka Savicevic was the leading scorer for the Leopards, putting up 12 points. In addition, Eric Sondberg contributed 11 points.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Lafayette defense is giving up an average of 67.4 points per contest. Lafayette's three-point defense is currently 124th in the country at 6.9 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.8% of their shots vs. Lafayette.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for Navy?</h3><p>Today, Navy enters with a 10-17 overall record and a 6-10 record in Patriot League play. Their two-game win streak has moved their home record to 7-5, compared to their 2-12 record on the road. As the favorite, Navy has gone 8-3 this year.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, Navy defeated Holy Cross by a score of 76-66. Over their last 10 games at home, the Midshipmen have gone 6-4, and their record over the last five games sits at 2-3.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Navy has gone 5-6 vs. the spread. In their last 10 games as the favorite, the Midshipmen have an ATS mark of 4-6. At home this year, Navy is just 4-7-1 vs. the spread and their ATS record this season is 10-15-1.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 131 is lower than the average over/under line in Navy's games this season (133.6). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total in those games is 137 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Navy offense tallied 76 points in a matchup against Holy Cross. Their field goal percentage for the game was 40%, and they made 9 threes. Austin Benigni was the leading scorer for the Midshipmen, putting up 20 points. In addition, Mac MacDonald contributed 12 points.</p><p>In the current season, the Navy defense has excelled, sitting 66th in the nation by allowing 67.6 points per game. Navy will look once again to perform well on defense, holding Holy Cross to just 40% shooting in their most recent game.</p>

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<p>ESPN will be covering the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Vanderbilt Commodores matchup, set to kick off at 3:30 ET from Protective Stadium in Birmingham. This is a neutral-site game, even though Vanderbilt is technically the home team. The over/under line is at 52.5 points. The Yellow Jackets are 7-5 this season, and Vanderbilt is 6-6. Georgia Tech is the slight -2.5-point favorite in what should be a closely contested game.</p><h3>GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS VS VANDERBILT COMMODORES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Vanderbilt Commodores +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Protective Stadium at 3:30 ET on Friday, December 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VANDERBILT COMMODORES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Vanderbilt Commodores winning this one by a score of 31 to 28</li><li>Not only do we have the Vanderbilt Commodores winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 52.5 points</li></ul><h3>Can The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Pick Up A Win At Protective Stadium?</h3><p>Georgia Tech enters their Week 1 matchup against Vanderbilt with a 7-5 record this season. They’ve been strong at home, going 5-1, but have struggled on the road with a 1-3 record. The Yellow Jackets have been favored in five of their 12 games, posting a 4-1 record as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>Their ATS record stands at 4-5-1, with a 1-3 mark on the road and a 3-2-1 record at home. Georgia Tech’s average scoring margin is +4.2 points per game, and they are 2-2-1 against the spread as the favorite.</p> <p></p><p>Georgia Tech’s over/under record is 2-8, with their games averaging 53.9 points. The average over/under line this season has been 55.2 points, and this week’s line is set at 52.5 points.</p><p>Georgia Tech’s offense has been led by quarterback Haynes King, who has completed 72.5% of his passes for 1,910 yards. He has thrown 11 touchdowns and just one interception, giving him a passer rating of 109. Georgia Tech ranks 19th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 1, and they are averaging 29.1 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>On the ground, Georgia Tech is averaging 189.3 rushing yards per game. Jamal Haynes has rushed for 808 yards and nine touchdowns, averaging 5 yards per carry. Eric Singleton Jr. leads the team in receiving with 754 yards on 56 catches.</p><p>Georgia Tech's defense is currently ranked 46th in the nation, allowing 24.8 points per game. In their recent game against Georgia, they gave up 44 points but allowed just 277 total yards, including 136 passing yards and 141 rushing yards. They also forced one interception in the game.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 122.2 rushing yards per game on 28.2 attempts, which ranks 41st in the country. Through the air, Georgia Tech has allowed 225.8 passing yards per game, with quarterbacks completing 63.4% of their passes and posting a passer rating of 96.3, the 128th highest in college football.</p><h3>Can The Vanderbilt Commodores Take Care Of Business On A Neutral Field?</h3><p>Vanderbilt enters their Week 1 matchup against Georgia Tech with a 6-6 record. At home, they are 2-3, while they’ve gone 2-2 on the road. The Commodores have been favored in just two games this season, going 1-1 in those matchups.</p> <p></p><p>Vanderbilt’s ATS record stands at 5-4, with a +3.6 average scoring margin. They are 3-1 against the spread on the road and 2-3 at home. As the favorite, they are 0-2 ATS, but they’ve gone 5-2 as the underdog.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 52.5 points. Vanderbilt’s average over/under line is 49.5 points, and their games have averaged 49.8 points. Eight of their games have had higher lines than this week’s total.</p><p>Vanderbilt’s offense is averaging 26.7 points per game, placing them 55th nationally. However, they are ranked 32nd in our offensive power rankings heading into their matchup with Georgia Tech. Quarterback Diego Pavia has thrown for 2,133 yards with 17 touchdowns and four interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 97.</p> <p>Vanderbilt ranks 100th in passing attempts per game and 115th in passing yards, averaging 180.2 yards per game. They are converting 43.9% of their third downs, which ranks 28th. Sedrick Alexander leads the rushing attack with 554 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 3 yards per carry. Junior Sherrill has 401 receiving yards and three touchdowns.</p><p>Vanderbilt's defense has allowed 23.1 points per game this season, ranking 34th nationally. They’ve given up 238.3 passing yards per game, placing them 124th, and a passer rating of 98.7, with opponents completing 66.9% of their throws. On the ground, Vanderbilt has faced the 31st fewest rushing attempts in the country, allowing 137.8 rushing yards per game.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game against Tennessee, Vanderbilt’s defense gave up 36 points and 538 total yards. Tennessee ran the ball 47 times for 281 yards, while Vanderbilt’s secondary allowed 257 passing yards and four touchdowns, though they did manage to force one interception.</p>

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<p>At 8:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-428) will travel to take on the New Orleans Pelicans (+335) in a Southwest Division matchup. The Pelicans (5-26) are currently on an eight-game losing streak and are 9.5-point underdogs at home. The over/under line for the game is 238.5.</p>

<p>Memphis (21-10) is 3rd in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Southwest Division. The Grizzlies are favored by 9.5 and are 428-point favorites on the moneyline. The game will be played at the Smoothie King Center and can be seen on Gulf TV.</p><h3>MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, December 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 152-113 in favor of the Grizzlies.</li><li>Our projections have Ja Morant finishing with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.8% and knocking down 17 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Grizzlies Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><p>Memphis improved to 21-10 on the season with a dominant 155-126 win over the Raptors on Thursday. Playing at home, the Grizzlies entered the game as -11.5 point favorites and covered the spread with a +29 point margin. The total score of 281 points exceeded the over/under line of 241 by 40 points.</p> <p>Memphis jumped out to a 43-35 lead after the 1st quarter, and the teams played to a 35-35 tie in the 2nd quarter. The Grizzlies took control in the 3rd, outscoring Toronto 43-30, and they finished strong in the 4th, holding the Raptors to 26 points while scoring 34 of their own.</p><p>The Grizzlies poured in 155 points in their win over the Raptors, shooting 53.2% from the field and hitting 18 threes at a 40% clip. Jaren Jackson Jr. and Zach Edey both scored 21 points, with Edey adding 16 rebounds.</p> <p>Desmond Bane contributed 19 points, knocking down 3 threes at 50%. Luke Kennard scored 12 of his 15 points in the 4th quarter, while Jaylen Wells added 9 of his 17 in the 3rd.</p><p>Despite giving up 126 points, the Grizzlies tightened up defensively in the 4th quarter, allowing just 26 points to secure the win over the Raptors. Memphis allowed 35 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters and 30 in the 3rd, with Toronto shooting 45% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies held the Raptors to 32% shooting, giving up 14 threes. They also sent Toronto to the line 18 times, where they made 14 free throws. Memphis recorded 8 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can New Orleans Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>The Pelicans fell to 5-26 on the season after a 128-111 home loss to the Rockets on Thursday. New Orleans entered the game as +7 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 239 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 221.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>Houston took control with a 12-0 run early, stretching the score from 26-20 to 38-20. New Orleans struggled to keep pace, as the Rockets outscored them 39-22 in the 1st quarter and 41-31 in the 3rd. The Pelicans made a push in the 4th, outscoring Houston 37-26, but it was too late as they entered the final quarter down 102-74.</p><p>In their 128-111 loss to the Rockets, the Pelicans shot 43.4% from the field and 32.4% from three-point range, making 12 threes overall. Trey Murphy III led the way with 21 points, hitting 4 threes at a 44.4% clip.</p> <p>Murphy scored 14 of his points in the 3rd quarter, while Brandon Boston added 16 of his 17 points in the 4th. Dejounte Murray also contributed 17 points, with 9 coming in the 3rd quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Pelicans had a strong 2nd quarter but struggled in the 1st and 3rd, giving up 39 and 41 points, respectively, in their 128-111 loss to the Rockets. They allowed Houston to shoot 47% from the field.</p> <p>The Rockets hit 18 threes at a 38% clip. The Pelicans sent Houston to the line 23 times, where they made 18 free throws. New Orleans recorded 12 steals and 2 blocks.</p>

Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

<p>Betting on today's Greyhounds and Blue Demons game? Catch the action at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, IL, as the Blue Demons hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on FS1. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and DePaul is favored by -16.5 vs. Loyola Maryland.</p><h3>LOYOLA MARYLAND GREYHOUNDS VS DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Loyola Maryland Greyhounds +16.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wintrust Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOYOLA MARYLAND GREYHOUNDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Blue Demons.</li><li>Even though we have DePaul winning straight-up, we like Loyola Maryland at +16.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Greyhounds Chances on the Road</h3><p>Loyola Maryland fell to 4-5 on the season after a 76-68 home loss to Hampton on Saturday. The Greyhounds were -2 favorites but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>After trailing 32-26 at halftime, Loyola Maryland scored 42 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44. The game’s total points of 144 went over the pre-game O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Loyola Maryland put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.9%. They connected on 52.6% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 31.2% (5/16) of their threes.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Greyhounds shot 61.9% (13/21), and they grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. Milos Ilic led the way with 22 points on 9/14 shooting, adding 8 rebounds and 2 assists. Wayne Bristol Jr. contributed 21 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field.</p><p>Even with Loyola Maryland giving up 76 points, they managed to limit their opponent's three-point shooting to just 5 made threes on 16 attempts, a 31% success rate. However, they struggled more inside the arc, allowing 20 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, with their opponent shooting 52% from two-point range.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Loyola Maryland's opponent went 13/21, shooting 61%. The Greyhounds also allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Blue Demons Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Blue Demons dropped to 8-4 on the season after an 84-64 road loss to Northwestern on Saturday. DePaul entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 148, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>DePaul trailed 37-27 at halftime and struggled defensively in the second half, allowing 47 points while scoring 37 of their own.</p><p>DePaul's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 37% from the field, but they hit 44.4% from three-point range, making 12 of 27 attempts. Their two-point shooting was a major issue, as they connected on only 29.6% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>Nick Martinelli led the way with 23 points, shooting 52.6% overall, while Brooks Barnhizer added 21 points and 12 rebounds, hitting 60% of his shots. Jacob Meyer contributed 18 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range.</p><p>DePaul's defense struggled, allowing 84 points on 53% shooting. The Blue Demons gave up 29 two-point field goals on 52 attempts, a 55% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, DePaul allowed 5 threes on 12 attempts, a 41% rate. They also sent the opposing team to the line 16 times, where they hit 11 free throws (68%).</p>

Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs DePaul Blue Demons NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/24

<p>The Phoenix Suns (-128) are favored by 2 points (-110) over the Dallas Mavericks (+108) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 225.5 points.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Footprint Center in Phoenix. The Suns are 8th in the West with a record of 15-14, while the Mavericks are 4th with a record of 19-11. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 ET and the game can be seen on AZFa.</p><h3>DALLAS MAVERICKS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Dallas Mavericks +2</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Friday, December 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DALLAS MAVERICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 109-100 in favor of the Mavericks.</li><li>Our projections have Kyrie Irving finishing with 24 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Mavericks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 13 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Mavericks Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>The Mavericks fell to 19-11 on the season after a 105-99 loss to the Timberwolves on Wednesday. Dallas, favored by 5 points at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 204 fell well short of the 222.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Dallas struggled early, getting outscored 31-16 in the 2nd quarter. They trailed 90-68 entering the 4th but made a push, going on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit to 81-70. They finished strong, outscoring Minnesota 31-15 in the final quarter, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>Kyrie Irving poured in 39 points, including 15 in the 4th quarter, in the Mavericks' 99-point effort against the Timberwolves. Luka Dončić added 14 points, with 11 coming in the opening quarter.</p> <p>As a team, Dallas shot 41.4% from the field, connecting on 16 threes at a 37.2% clip. Klay Thompson hit 4 threes, finishing with 12 points, 6 of which came in the final period.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where the Mavericks held the Timberwolves to just 15 points, they couldn't overcome their struggles in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, allowing 31 and 33 points, respectively, in a 105-99 loss. Overall, Dallas gave up 46% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Mavericks also had trouble defending the three, as Minnesota hit 14 threes at a 43% clip. Dallas sent the Timberwolves to the line 13 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Mavericks recorded 6 steals and 8 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can Phoenix Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>With a 110-100 win over the Nuggets on Wednesday, the Suns moved above .500 for the season, now sitting at 15-14. Phoenix, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread at home.</p> <p>The game’s total of 210 points fell well short of the 231.5 O/U line. Phoenix took control by outscoring Denver 27-22 in the 3rd quarter and maintained their lead by winning the 4th quarter 25-22.</p><p>Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal each put up 27 points in the Suns' win over the Nuggets, with Durant adding 6 assists despite shooting just 34.6% from the field. Beal connected on 3 threes at 42.9%, while Tyus Jones also hit 3 from deep, shooting 60% from beyond the arc and finishing with 17 points on 77.8% shooting overall.</p> <p>The Suns made 11 threes as a team, shooting 30.6% from long range and 46.6% overall. Durant scored 10 of his points in the 1st quarter, while Beal added 8 in the 4th.</p><p>Despite a shaky start, giving up 34 points in the 1st quarter, the Suns tightened up their defense, allowing just 22 points in each of the final three quarters to secure a win over the Nuggets. Phoenix limited Denver to 100 points on 46% shooting.</p> <p>The Suns excelled at defending the three, holding the Nuggets to 27% shooting from beyond the arc, with only 8 made threes. Phoenix also recorded 12 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p>

Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

<p>From PETCO Park in San Diego, the Rockies and Padres face off in an NL West matchup. First pitch is set for 4:10 PM ET, and the Padres are favored on the money line (-168) compared to the Rockies at +142. The over/under line is currently 7.5 runs.</p>

<p>Cal Quantrill will go for the Rockies, while the Padres are starting Matt Waldron. Colorado is 41-71 this season, while the Padres are 60-52, which has them in 2nd place in the NL West. The Rockies are 5th in the division. </p><h3>SAN DIEGO PADRES VS COLORADO ROCKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Diego Padres Moneyline -168</p><p>This game will be played at PETCO Park at 4:10 ET on Sunday, August 4th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ROCKIES VS PADRES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Padres winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Rockies 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>San Diego picked up a 3-2 win over the Rockies in the most recent game of this series. The Padres had a two-run 7th inning and then closed things out with Robert Suarez getting the save. Heading into the game, the Padres were favored at -211 on the money line.</p>

<p>Xander Bogaerts went 2/3 with an RBI, while Hunter Goodman hit the game's only home run and went 2/3 with two RBIs. Jacob Stallings also had a two-hit game for Colorado.</p>

<p>Martin Perez pitched well for the Padres in this one, going six innings and giving up just one hit and one earned run. He finished the game with seven strikeouts but didn't factor into the decision. Jason Adam got the win out of the bullpen.</p><h3>Rockies Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 41-71, the Rockies are 5th in the NL West and trail the Dodgers by 23.5 games. Overall, they are 13-23 against other teams in the NL West. Colorado has struggled on the road this year, going 17-42 compared to a 24-29 mark at home.</p>

<p>So far this year, the Rockies have yet to win a game as the favorite. As for their record as the underdog, they are also 17-42 this year. Colorado's overall series record is 7-24-3, and they are 4-6 over their last 10 games.</p><p>Colorado has been a solid bet against the run line overall this season, going 57-55. They have been especially good on the road, going 28-31, and have covered in four straight games. The Rockies have been a good run line bet as the underdog, going 57-55, and have an average run margin of -1.5 runs per game this season.</p><p>The Rockies are on the road against the Padres today, and the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. The combined run average for Rockies games this season is 10.0 runs, and their over/under record is 57-53. The average over/under line for Rockies games this season is 9 runs, and their over/under record when the line is set at 7.5 runs is 9-4. The Rockies have played 93 games with over/under lines set higher than 7.5 runs, which accounts for 83.0% of their games this season. They have played just 6 games with over/under lines set lower than 7.5 runs, and their current under streak is at 2 games.</p><p>Cal Quantrill gets the start for the Rockies today as he faces his former team, the Padres. So far this season, he has made 22 starts and has a record of 7-7 with an ERA of 4.50. Quantrill's WHIP for the season is 1.39. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up seven earned runs in 3 2/3 innings of work. Before that outing, he had pitched well, going 2-0 with a 2.70 ERA in his previous three starts. Quantrill has a BB/9 figure of 3.43 compared to 6.86 strikeouts per nine innings.</p><p>Colorado's offense is averaging 4.2 runs per game this season, which is 19th in the league. They have been a better offensive team at home, averaging 4.9 runs per game. As a team, the Rockies are batting .243, which is 12th in the MLB. They have been one of the league's best teams at putting the ball in play, as their strikeout rate is 28th in the league.</p>

<p>Michael Toglia comes into the game as the Rockies' leader in home runs, but he is batting just .206 for the season. Toglia's 19 homers is 14th in the MLB. Ezequiel Tovar and Brenton Doyle are 2nd and 3rd on the team in RBIs and are tied for 2nd on the team with 18 homers. Tovar is batting .283, while Doyle is batting .266. Over his last five games, Brendan Rodgers is hitting .350, with one homer and two RBIs.</p><h3>Padres Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 60-52, the Padres are 4.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. The Padres are 18-18 in divisional games this year. San Diego will take on the Rockies today at home, and they are 29-29 at home this year.</p>

<p>San Diego has gone 8-2 across their last 10 games and have won four straight series. Overall, they have a series record of 21-12-3, which includes having won five straight series on the road.</p><p>When the Padres win, they tend to do so by a comfortable margin, as their average run differential in victories is 3.7 runs per game. Their run line record is 59-53 overall, but they have been much more profitable on the road, going 38-16 against the run line compared to just 21-37 at home. They have been a good bet as the underdog, going 33-15 against the run line in those games.</p><p>San Diego's games have averaged 8.9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 59-52. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 17-19. The over/under line for today's game against the Rockies is set at 7.5 runs, and the under has hit in their last two games.</p><p>Right-hander Matt Waldron gets the start for the Padres today as he faces the Rockies at home. He has made 22 starts this year and has a record of 6-9 with an ERA of 3.89. Waldron's WHIP for the season is currently 1.17. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up five earned runs in four innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Waldron has allowed at least one homer in each of his last three outings. Opponents are batting .227 off Waldron this season.</p><p>Over his last eight games, Manny Machado has gone 11/32 with four homers and six RBIs. This has pushed his season average to .270, and his 17 homers is the 2nd best mark on the team. Machado is also currently on a six-game hitting streak. Jurickson Profar has been a key run producer for the Padres this season, as his 70 RBIs are 10th in the league, and his 18 homers is the best mark on the team. He is also batting .298 for the season.</p>

<p>As a team, the Padres are the top hitting team in the league, with a team batting average of .263. They are also one of the top home run hitting teams in the league and have the best slugging percentage in the league. Overall, they are averaging 4.6 runs per game.</p>

Colorado Rockies vs San Diego Padres Betting Pick & Prediction 8/4/24

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Many sports handicappers are going to be in agreement in many areas, such as the practice of <a href="http://bangthebook.com/money-management-and-sports-betting/"><strong>money management</strong></a>, shopping for lines, etc. There are also several areas where you find a bit of disagreement, such as teasers and buying half-points. Another is baseball totals, where two different sportsbooks could very well have different numbers.

One of the keys to doing well in betting baseball totals is to bet into the most advantageous numbers. Most of the time, sportsbooks will have universal numbers, such as 7.5 with small differences in the amount you are required to lay each way. But there are going to be times when one sportsbook has a game at 9.5-over and another has it at 10-under.

But it’s important to understand the numbers themselves. While 8 and 9 may both key numbers in baseball totals, the 9 is a bit more meaningful simply due to the possibility of a one-run game. A game with an even total can only land on the number with at least a two-run victory, such as 5-3, while a total of 9 can yield a 5-4 game and end up a push. The probability of a one-run victory is greater than a two-run victory in part due to the home team winning in the ninth or in extra innings. Between 2012 and 2016 there were 3,640 one-run victories and 2,316 two-run wins.

Because 9 is such a key number in baseball totals, the difference between 8.5 and 9 has to be given more weight than the difference between 7.5 and 8 or 8 and 8.5.

If a bettor is given the option of betting a game 9-over (-120) or 9.5-under (-120), the number dictates that they are better off laying the -120 both ways if that is the direction they wish to go. In the case of the under, the extra half-run to increase the total to 9.5 is worth the extra 20 cents on the moneyline. In the case of the over, it’s definitely worth it to lay the extra 20 cents, as if the game falls on 9, you will push your bet, while a game falling on 9 will be a loss if you played over 9.5 at even money.

Using a similar scenario for the numbers 9.5 and 10 would give the bettor the option of betting 9.5-over (-120) or 10-under (-120). Here, a bettor taking the under is better off to lay the -120 and go under 10, since the bet would be a loss if they bet under 9.5 at even money and it falls on 108. But those liking the over, may want to consider betting over 10 at even money. A bettor will not lose a bet playing over 10 that they wouldn’t have lost playing over 9.5 and the extra 20 cents they will save on the losing bets will add up over the course of the season.

On Tuesday, the Red traveled to Toronto to face the Blue Jays. <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker/"><strong>Bookmaker</strong></a> had the total 9.5-over (-115) and Bovada had the game 10-under (-115). Those who liked the game under definitely were getting better value at <a href="http://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada/"><strong>Bovada</strong></a>, as you could lay -115 to bet under 10 or lay -105 to bet under 9.5 at Bookmaker. When Toronto won 6-4 those who laid the extra 10 cents were rewarded by not losing their wager.

Not only should you have more than one outlet, to give yourself the opportunity for <a href="http://bangthebook.com/understanding-the-key-numbers-in-nfl-sports-betting/"><strong>finding key numbers</strong></a>, but give a little thought to your wagers and see if it makes better sense to bet into one number as opposed to another.

MLB Totals Betting - Bet Advantageous Numbers

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

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Bruins and Islanders. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Islanders at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. Get ready to place your bets! In this Eastern matchup, the Bruins are favored by -1.5 goals against the Islanders. The over/under for the game is 5.5 goals.</p><h3>BOSTON BRUINS VS NEW YORK ISLANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Islanders +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at UBS Arena at 7:30 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS:</h3><ul><li>Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Bruins picking up a  4-3 win.</li><li>Take the Bruins on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Islanders (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Boston Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p><p>With a record of 35-12-14, the Bruins are in 2nd place in the Eastern Conference and Atlantic Division. Over their last ten games, Boston has gone just 3-7, and they are 2-3 in their last five games. On the road this season, the Bruins have gone 16-5-9.</p>

<p>In games where they have been favored, Boston has gone 30-12-11, and they have been favored in 53 of their 61 games this season. Against other teams in the Eastern Conference, the Bruins have gone 19-13.</p></p><p>On the season, the Bruins have gone 30-31 against the puck line and 22-31 as the favorite. So far, they have 24 wins by multiple goals and have gone 2-3 against the puck line in their last five games.</p>

<p>As the favorite, Boston is 0-8 against the puck line in their last eight games and 15-16 on the road. Overall, their average scoring margin is +.6 goals per game, and they have gone 4-6 against the puck line in their last ten road games.</p> <p>The average goal total for Boston's games is sitting at 6.2. The average over/under line for the season is 5.9. The Bruins come in with an over/under record of 30-31-0.</p><p>Through their last three road games, Boston has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 2 goals per game.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Bruins come in averaging 3.3 goals per game this season, which is 7th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 17th in the league. Boston's offense comes into the game ranked 11th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 15th in the NHL.</p><p>The leading scorer for Boston's offense is David Pastrnak. Coming into the game he has 38 goals, ranking 4th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Pastrnak has 49 assists this season.</p><p>In terms of defense, the Islanders head into the game ranked 2nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 33.7 shots per game against New York. So far, they are 14th in shutouts, achieving 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Linus Ullmark gets the start and has made 28 starts this season. His record at this point is 16-6, and his save percentage is 0.748%.</p><h3>Can New York Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Islanders have gone 13-8-9 and have been the underdog in 32 of their 59 games. In the Eastern Conference, New York is in 10th place and 5th in the Metropolitan Division. Over their last ten games, the Islanders have gone 5-5 and have won two straight games as the underdog.</p>

<p>Overall, the Islanders have a record of 25-20-14, and in the Eastern Conference, they have gone 17-17. In their last five games, New York has gone 3-2, and over their last three games, they have gone 2-1.</p></p><p>As the underdog, the Islanders have a puck line record of 23-9 this season. Overall, their puck line record is 29-30, and their average scoring margin is -.4 goals per game. In their last three games, the team has gone 2-1 vs. the puck line.</p>

<p>New York's puck line record at home this year is 12-18, and they have an average scoring margin of -.3 goals per game at home. So far, the Islanders have had 16 wins by one goal and nine wins by multiple goals.</p> <p>For the season, New York's games have finished with an average of 6.4 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6. Overall, the Islanders have an over/under record of 32-24-3.</p><p>Across the Bruins last three road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 0-3 straight-up.</p><p>In terms of their offensive performance, the Islanders are averaging 2.9 goals per game this season, putting them in the 21st spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 20th in the league. New York's offense is currently ranked 19th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 7th in the league.</p><p>New York's leading goal scorer is Brock Nelson. So far this season, he has 27 goals, placing him 22nd in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 21 assists so far.</p><p>Defensively, the Islanders are currently 2nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 33.7 shots per game against New York. They also are 14th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Ilya Sorokin gets the start and has made 42 starts this season. His record at this point is 19-13, and his save percentage is 1.0%.</p>

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