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<p>Carlos Carrasco and the Cleveland Guardians will host the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, with first pitch from Progressive Field being set for 7:10 PM ET. The Guardians come in with a record of 66-42 and are winners of four straight, while the Orioles are 65-45 and are starting Dean Kremer.</p>

<p>Baltimore is favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -125 compared to the Guardians at +106. The over/under line is currently at 9 runs, and MASN will be televising this AL matchup.</p><h3>CLEVELAND GUARDIANS VS BALTIMORE ORIOLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Guardians Moneyline +106</p><p>This game will be played at Progressive Field at 7:10 ET on Friday, August 2nd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE ORIOLES VS GUARDIANS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Guardians winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Guardians 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>Cleveland cruised to a 10-3 win over the Orioles in the most recent game of this series. The Guardians had a huge 3rd inning, scoring five of their ten runs. As for the Orioles, they scored their only three runs in the 4th. Heading into the game, the Guardians were favored at -114 on the money line.</p>

<p>Ben Lively pitched well for the Guardians in this one, going six innings and giving up just two earned runs. He finished the game with four strikeouts and allowed one home run. Trevor Rogers had a rough outing for the Orioles, giving up five earned runs in just 4 1/3 innings of work.</p>

<p>At the plate, Jose Ramirez and Bo Naylor each homered for the Guardians. Ramirez, Josh Naylor, Lane Thomas, and Steven Kwan each had two hits and two RBIs. As for the Orioles, Anthony Santander hit the game's only other home run.</p><h3>Orioles Records & Stats</h3><p>Baltimore is 65-45 overall and leads the AL East, tied with the Yankees for the division lead. So far, they have gone 23-10 against other teams in the AL East. The Orioles have dropped the first game of their series vs. the Guardians, and their overall series record this year is 22-10-3.</p>

<p>As the road team, the Orioles are 31-20 this season, and they are 34-25 at home. Baltimore has won two straight games as the favorite, and they are 53-35 when favored this season. As for their record as the underdog, they are 12-10 this year. Currently, they are 5-5 over their last 10 games.</p><p>When the Orioles are the favorite, they have a run line record of 44-44. When they are the underdog, they have a run line record of 15-7. Their average run margin in winning games is 3.8, and their average run margin in losing games is -3.6. Their overall run line record is 59-51, and their average run margin for the season is +0.8 runs per game.</p>The Orioles are on the road in Cleveland, where the over/under line is set at 9 runs. Baltimore has a combined run average of 9.3 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 60-40. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs, and when the line is set at 9 runs, their record is 12-11-3. So far this season, only 4.5% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs. They are currently on a two-game over streak.<p>Right-hander Dean Kremer gets the start for the Orioles today as he faces the Guardians on the road. He has made 14 starts this season and has a record of 4-7 with an ERA of 4.20. Kremer's WHIP for the season is currently 1.23. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up four earned runs in six innings of work. Looking back over his last four starts, Kremer has allowed at least two home runs in three of them. Opponents are batting .220 this season off Kremer, and he has a total of 14 homers allowed.</p><p>So far this season, the Orioles have been the best home run hitting team in the league, and they are also 1st in slugging percentage and OPS. As a team, they are averaging 5.1 runs per game, which is 3rd in the league. Baltimore's offense has been even better on the road, averaging 5.3 runs per contest.</p>

<p>Anthony Santander has been one of the league's top power hitters this season, as his 32 home runs are 2nd in the MLB. He has also been swinging the bat well of late, going 8/20 in his last five games with three homers. Gunnar Henderson is also a significant power threat in the lineup, as his 28 home runs is 4th in the league. Henderson is also on an eight-game hitting streak.</p><h3>Guardians Records & Stats</h3><p>Cleveland is currently 66-42 overall, putting them in 1st place in the AL Central. They hold a six-game lead over the Royals for the top spot in the division. The Guardians have won four straight games, and they are 7-3 over their last 10. In the AL Central, they have gone 19-15 against other teams in the division.</p>

<p>At home, the Guardians are 34-15 this season, and they are 32-27 on the road. So far, they have been really good as the favorite, going 48-23, and they are 18-19 as the underdog. Cleveland's overall series record is 22-10-3 this year, and they have won two straight series.</p><p>When the Cleveland Guardians win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.4 runs per game. That's helped them to a 54-54 run line record on the season. They've been slightly better on the road, going 31-28 against the run line compared to 23-26 at home. They've been a better bet as the underdog, going 22-15 against the run line, compared to 32-39 as the favorite.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 9 runs is higher than the average over/under line for Cleveland's games this season, which is set at 8 runs. The Guardians have played 85 games with over/under lines set lower than 9 runs, and their over/under record for those games is 45-37-3. When the over/under line has been set at 9 runs, Cleveland's over/under record is 6-9-2.</p><p>Right-hander Carlos Carrasco gets the start for the Guardians today as he faces the Orioles at home. He has made 19 starts this season and has a record of 3-9 with a 5.68 ERA. So far, Carrasco has turned in four quality starts and is coming off a rough outing vs. the Phillies, where he gave up six earned runs in 3 2/3 innings of work. In that outing, he gave up one homer. Before that, he had given up a homer in three straight starts. Carrasco's ERA for the season is 5.65 at home compared to 6.37 on the road.</p><p>Jose Ramirez has been on a tear of late, going 8/17 with four homers over his last five games. For the season, he is batting .278 with 28 homers and 90 RBIs. Not only is his 90 RBIs the best mark in the league, but his 28 homers are the 4th most in the MLB. First baseman Josh Naylor is also among the league leaders in homers, as his 23 is the 8th best mark in the league.</p>

<p>As a team, the Guardians are averaging 4.6 runs per game, which is 13th in the league. They have been a good home run hitting team this season and are also one of the league's best teams at avoiding strikeouts. Overall, the team is batting .241, which is 13th in the league.</p>

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<p>Planning on watching today's Blue Devils and Friars game? Catch the action at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI, as the Friars hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on FS1. The over/under for this game is set at 136 points, and Providence is favored by -17 against Central Connecticut State in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS VS PROVIDENCE FRIARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Central Connecticut State Blue Devils +17</p><p>This game will be played at Amica Mutual Pavilion at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE BLUE DEVILS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Friars.</li><li>Even though we have Providence winning straight-up, we like Central Connecticut State at +17.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Central Connecticut State Stand a Chance on the Road?</h3><h3>Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Records</h3> 

<p>Central Connecticut State finished last season with an 18-11 overall record, going 14-4 in Northeast Conference play. They were 9-4 at home and 9-7 on the road.</p> 

<p>Against the spread, the Blue Devils were 16-11, including a 12-3 mark on the road. As underdogs, they went 9-3 ATS, and their games averaged 138.6 points, with a 14-15 over/under record.</p><h3>Central Connecticut State Blue Devils Offense Stats</h3> 

<p>Central Connecticut State averaged 72.2 points per game last season, ranking 261st in possessions per game with 64. They shot 45% from the field (182nd in D1) and had a 50% effective field goal percentage (211th). The Blue Devils made 6.7 three-pointers per game, shooting 32% from beyond the arc, which ranked 283rd. They attempted 20.8 threes per game, ranking 232nd in attempts.</p> 

<p>Central Connecticut State made 13.2 free throws per game, ranking 220th. Guard Jordan Jones returns after averaging 13.1 points, 3.6 assists, and 3.5 rebounds last season. Center Jayden Brown also returns, having averaged 8.4 points and 4.7 rebounds per game.</p><p>Central Connecticut State was one of the better defensive teams in the country last season, allowing just 66.5 points per game, which ranked 38th nationally. They also limited opponents to 14.5 free throws per game, placing them 33rd in that category. The Blue Devils averaged 7.5 steals per game, ranking 81st in the nation, and were 27th in blocked shots, with 4.8 per game.</p> <p>However, Central Connecticut State struggled to defend the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot 32.2% from beyond the arc, which ranked 219th nationally.</p><h3>Will the Friars Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><h3>Providence Friars Records</h3> 

<p>Providence finished last season with a 21-13 record, going 12-11 in Big East play. At home, they posted a 15-5 mark, with an average scoring margin of +7.8 points per game. On the road, they were 6-8, with a -1.7 points per game margin.</p> 

<p>Against the spread, the Friars were 20-14, including a 10-4 record on the road. As underdogs, they went 10-5 ATS. Their average over/under line was 141.7 points, and their games averaged 141.8 points per game, resulting in a 15-19 O/U record.</p><p>Providence averaged 72.9 points per game last season, ranking 156th in possessions per game with 66.5. They shot 44% from the field, placing 218th, and had an effective field goal percentage of 51%, ranking 162nd. The Friars were 69th in two-point shooting at 53% but struggled from beyond the arc, making 32% of their threes, ranking 290th. They attempted 25.5 threes per game, making 8.4, which ranked 39th and 89th, respectively. Providence also averaged 13.3 made free throws per game, ranking 216th.</p> <p>Wesley Cardet Jr. is the Friars' top returning scorer, having averaged 18.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game last season. Jabri Abdur-Rahim also returns after averaging 11.8 points and 3.4 rebounds per game.</p><p>Providence allowed 69.0 points per game last season, ranking 84th in the nation. They struggled to defend the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot 33.9%, which ranked 332nd. The Friars also gave up 16.7 free throws per game, placing them 98th in the country.</p> <p>Providence averaged 6.4 steals per game, ranking 183rd nationally. They were more effective in blocking shots, averaging 4.6 per game, which was 42nd in the country.</p>

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