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At 9:30 ET, the Utah Jazz (+225) will host the Houston Rockets (-282) in a Western Conference matchup. The Rockets are favored by 7.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 229.5.

Houston (37-35) is currently on a 10-game winning streak and is 11th in the Western Conference. The Jazz (29-44) have lost seven straight and are 12th in the West.<h3>HOUSTON ROCKETS VS UTAH JAZZ BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Utah Jazz +7.5This game will be played at Delta Center at 9:30 ET on Friday, March 29th.<h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-107 in favor of the Rockets.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Green finishing with Jalen Green points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Rockets finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.0% and knocking down 12 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can The Rockets Secure a Win at Salt Lake City?</h3>The Rockets are favored by 7.5 points today against the Jazz and have a record of 22-5 as the favorite this season. As the favorite, they have won their last eight games straight up and have an ATS record of 19-8. On average, they have won by 10.3 points per game when favored.

Houston has an ATS record of 42-29 for the season and has covered the spread in seven straight games. On the road, they are 15-19 ATS compared to 27-10 ATS at home.

The Rockets' O/U record for the season is 34-38, and they have gone over the line in their last five games. On average, their games have finished with 227 points per game, which is higher than today's O/U line of 229.5.

In their last game, the Rockets beat the Thunder by a score of 132-126. The O/U line for that game was 226.5, and Houston covered the spread as 4.5-point underdogs.

This season, the Rockets are 37-35 overall and have won 10 straight games. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 11th place and are 3rd in the Southwest Division.On the season, the Rockets are scoring 114.4 points per game, which is 15th in the NBA. However, they are averaging just 112.1 points per game on the road compared to 116.7 at home.

When it comes to three-point shooting, Houston is 16th in the league with 12.5 made threes per game. Overall, they are shooting 35% from beyond the arc, which is 24th in the NBA.

So far, the Rockets are 26th in field goal percentage at 46%. In terms of pace, they are 13th in the league at 99.3 possessions per game.This season, the Rockets' defense is the 10th ranked defense in the NBA at 10th PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 56.9% of their games. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Rockets are forcing 12.3 per game, which is 12th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 24th in blocked shots at 4.6 per game.<h3>Do the Jazz Have What it Takes at Home?</h3>Today, the Jazz will look to end their seven-game losing streak as they host the Rockets. In their last game, the Jazz lost to the Spurs by a score of 118-111. Utah was favored by 4 points in that game.

This season, the Jazz have an ATS record of 37-36 and are 22-15 ATS at home. Their average scoring margin ATS at home is +2.7 points per game, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last four home games.

As the underdog, the Jazz are 25-29 ATS this season and have gone 16-38 straight-up. Today, they are 7.5-point underdogs and have gone 6-3 ATS as the underdog.

In Western Conference play, the Jazz are 14-30 and are currently in 12th place. Against the West, they are 15-14 compared to 14-30 against non-conference opponents. In their last 73 games, the average O/U line has been 233.4 points, and their games have averaged 237.3 points.In terms of pace, the Jazz are 8th in the league with 99.8 possessions per game. When it comes to scoring, Utah is 11th in the NBA at 116.5 points per game. At home, they are averaging 120.8 points per game, which is 6th in the league.

So far this season, the Jazz have scored below the NBA scoring average in 41.1% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 18th in the league at 46%. When it comes to three-point shooting, Utah is 13th in made threes per game but just 20th in three-point percentage.

In terms of free throws, the Jazz are 5th in the NBA with 18.8 made free throws per game. When it comes to assists, Utah is 10th in the league.Coming into the game, the Jazz will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 120.8 points per game (28th). Inside the arc, the Jazz defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.9% and 39.6% from three-point territory.

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Western Kentucky is the heavy favorite in this week 12 matchup against Louisiana Tech, with the point spread set at -13.5 in their favor. The game is scheduled for 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th, at Houchens Industries–L.T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green and will be broadcast on CBSS. The over/under line is currently 52.5 points. The money line odds are -556 for Western Kentucky and +398 for Louisiana Tech. The Bulldogs enter the game with a 3-6 record, while the Hilltoppers are 7-2 on the season.<h3>LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS VS WESTERN KENTUCKY HILLTOPPERS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs +13.5This game will be played at Houchens Industries–L.T. Smith Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.<h3>WHY BET THE LOUISIANA TECH BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers winning this one by a score of 31 to 18</li><li>Even though we like the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers to win, our ATS pick is to take the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at +13.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 52.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3>Louisiana Tech enters Week 12 with a 3-6 record, holding the 118th spot in our power rankings. They have a 0.9% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. At home, the Bulldogs are 2-0, but they’ve gone 0-3 on the road this season.Against the spread, Louisiana Tech is 3-2, with a 2-1 record on the road. They’ve been favored in three games, going 1-2 ATS as the favorite, while they are 2-0 ATS as the underdog.The over/under line for this week is 52.5 points. Louisiana Tech’s games have averaged an over/under line of 50.2 points, and their over/under record is 2-3, with games averaging 45.7 points.Louisiana Tech’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 23 points per game, which ranks 74th nationally. They are 128th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 12. Their rushing attack has been particularly weak, averaging only 104.2 yards per game. Quarterback Evan Bullock has thrown for 1,452 yards and has a 66.3% completion rate. He has 12 touchdowns and just two interceptions, with a passer rating of 106. Tru Edwards leads the receiving corps with 708 yards and six touchdowns on 52 catches.Louisiana Tech's defense, ranked 39th nationally, has allowed 22.7 points per game this season. In their recent game, a 44-37 loss to Jacksonville State, they gave up 44 points, including four rushing touchdowns. The defense allowed 392 total yards, with 192 rushing yards on 58 attempts and 200 passing yards, while also securing one interception.On average, Louisiana Tech has given up 122.8 rushing yards per game (44th) and 191.2 passing yards, ranking 41st. Opposing quarterbacks have completed 56.9% of their passes, with a passer rating of 81.5 against the Bulldogs’ defense.<h3>Are The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3>Western Kentucky enters Week 12 with a 7-2 record, and they are 100% likely to be bowl-eligible. They have a 38.6% chance of winning Conference USA. At home, the Hilltoppers are 2-0, and they’ve been favored in three of their nine games this season. Against the spread, Western Kentucky is 5-2, with a perfect 2-0 mark at home. They’ve covered as the favorite twice (2-1) and have a 3-1 record ATS as the underdog. Their average scoring margin is +8.2 points per game. Their over/under record is 4-3, with an average line of 55.2 points. This week’s line is set at 52.5 points, and their games have averaged 52.4 points per contest.Western Kentucky’s offense is averaging 30.3 points per game, placing them 40th in the nation as they head into week 12. They are ranked 46th in our offensive power rankings. Their passing game is their strength, ranking 23rd with 280.8 yards per game. They are 28th in passing completions, averaging 22.1 per game, and they rank 12th in completion percentage at 68.2%. Their third-down conversion rate is 43.4%. Quarterback Caden Veltkamp has thrown for 1,950 yards and has a passer rating of 114. He has completed 70% of his passes, with 19 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Elijah Young leads the rushing attack with 563 yards, averaging 4 yards per carry. Kisean Johnson is the top receiver with 645 yards and five touchdowns on 46 catches.Western Kentucky's defense has allowed 22.1 points per game this season, ranking 35th nationally. In their latest game, they gave up 28 points but also forced two interceptions. The defense allowed 460 total yards, including 331 rushing yards on 55 attempts, while holding New Mexico State to 129 passing yards.Opponents have averaged 185.2 rushing yards per game against Western Kentucky, ranking them 137th in the nation. The defense has faced the 27th fewest passing attempts, allowing 200.4 passing yards per game and a 58.8% completion rate.

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Baltimore is the heavy favorite on the money line for Tuesday's interleague matchup with the Cubs, with their odds sitting at -153 compared to the Cubs at +127. The over/under line is currently 9.5 runs, and the game will be televised on MASN.

First pitch from Oriole Park at Camden Yards is set for 6:35 PM ET, and Jameson Taillon will go for the Cubs, while the Orioles are starting Dean Kremer. Chicago is 5th in the NL Central, while the Orioles are 1st in the AL East with a record of 57-33.<h3>BALTIMORE ORIOLES VS CHICAGO CUBS BETTING PICK</h3>The Pick: Baltimore Orioles Moneyline -153This game will be played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards at 6:35 ET on Tuesday, July 9th.<h3>HOW TO BET THE CUBS VS ORIOLES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Orioles winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Cubs to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the under</li></ul><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3>Heading into their last game vs. the Angels, the Cubs closed out the series with a 5-0 win. Leading up to the game, they were the heavy favorite at -147. Offensively, the Cubs only scored their five runs on seven hits and didn't hit a home run.

Hayden Wesneski got the start for the Cubs, going 6 1/3 innings, and didn't give up a run. He also issued just one walk and struck out two. Michael Busch was hot at the plate, going 1/4 with a homer and two RBIs.Chicago is 42-49 overall and trails the Brewers by 11 games in the NL Central. The Cubs are 5th in the division and head into today's game vs. the Orioles having gone 10-19 against other NL Central teams. This year, the Cubs are 22-22 as the favorite and 20-27 as the underdog.

On the road, the Cubs are 17-28 compared to going 25-21 at home. Chicago's series record is 10-17-2, and they won their most recent series vs. the Angels. Looking at how they have been playing recently, the Cubs are 5-5 over their last ten games. Today's game is on the road for the Cubs, and they are 11-22 as the road underdog this season.When the Cubs win, they win big, with an average run margin of +3.1 runs per game. But when they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -3.2 runs per game. Overall, the Cubs have a run differential of -0.3 runs per game, and their run line record is 43-48. They have been a better bet on the run line on the road, where they are 25-20, compared to 18-28 at home. They are also a better bet on the run line as the underdog, going 30-17 compared to 13-31 as the favorite.The Chicago Cubs are on the road today against the Baltimore Orioles. The over/under line for the game is set at 9.5 runs, which is higher than their combined run average of 8.5 runs per game. The Cubs have an over/under record of 39-48 on the season, and their average over/under line is set at 8 runs per game. When the over/under line is set at 9.5 runs, the Cubs have a record of 5-3. The under has hit in their last three games.Right-hander Jameson Taillon gets the start for the Cubs today as he faces the Orioles on the road. He has made 14 starts this year and has a record of 5-4 with a 2.99 ERA. So far, Taillon has turned in eight quality starts and is coming off an outing in which he gave up just two earned runs in seven innings of work. Taillon has been a bit better on the road, with an ERA of 3.25 compared to 3.13 at home. His ERA for the season is 2.99. Per nine innings, Taillon is averaging 7.19 strikeouts and just 1.88 walks.So far this season, the Cubs offense has been pretty average, as they are 20th in scoring at 4.1 runs per game. Their batting average of .229 is 19th in the league, and they are also near the bottom of the league in terms of slugging percentage and isolated power. One thing they have done well is draw walks, as they are 4th in the league in that category.

Christopher Morel has been a big home run threat for the Cubs this season, but he is hitting just .199. Ian Happ has been the team's best power threat, as his 13 homers is 2nd on the team and 15th in the league. Happ is also 1st on the team in RBIs and is batting .241 for the season. Over his last 10 games, Happ has gone 11/30 with four homers.<h3>Orioles Records & Stats</h3>The Orioles's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Athletics, closing out their series with a 6-3 win. After allowing three runs in the top of the first, the Orioles responded with four runs of their own. Baltimore went on to add another two runs in the 3rd inning.

Grayson Rodriguez put together a good start for the Orioles, going six innings and giving up just three runs on six hits. He also issued only one walk and struck out eight Athletics batters. Anthony Santander was hot at the plate, going 2/5 with a homer and three RBIs.The Orioles are 57-33 overall and lead the AL East by three games over the Yankees. Baltimore will host the Cubs today, and they have an overall division record of 19-7. The Orioles have been good at closing out series, as their overall series record is 20-6-3, and they have won three straight series.

At home, the Orioles are 29-17 this year and 28-16 on the road. This season, they have been really good as the favorite, going 46-27, and they are 27-16 as the favorite at home. Baltimore closed out their series vs. the Athletics with two straight wins and are 7-3 over their last 10 games.The Orioles have been a solid run line bet this season, going 51-39 overall. They have been especially good on the road, going 27-17. They have been a good bet as the underdog, going 13-4, and their average run margin in winning games is 3.8.The Orioles have been playing in high-scoring games this season, with a combined run average of 9.1 runs per game. They have an over/under record of 46-34 on the season, and their games have averaged an over/under line of 8 runs. When the over/under line has been set at 9.5 runs, they have gone over in all three games. The over has hit in their last two games, and they have not had a game with an over/under line set higher than 9.5 runs this season.Right-hander Dean Kremer gets the start for the Orioles today and comes into the game with a record of 4-4 and an ERA of 3.93. So far this year, he has made 10 starts, and opponents are batting .196 off Kremer this season. In his 10 appearances, Kremer has turned in three quality starts. Kremer's most recent outing was a good one, as he picked up the win, going five innings and not allowing a run. Before that, he had given up at least three earned runs in three straight outings. At home, his ERA is 6.47 compared to 3.23 on the road.Not only do the Orioles lead the league in home runs, but they also have the best team slugging percentage and OPS in the league. As a team, they are averaging 5.2 runs per game, which is the best mark in the league. Baltimore's offense has been even better on the road this season, averaging 5.3 runs per contest.

Shortstop Gunnar Henderson and right fielder Anthony Santander have been the team's top power threats this season, with Henderson's 27 homers leading the team and Santander's 23 homers being the 2nd most on the team. Henderson comes into the game on a four-game hitting streak and has gone 9/25 in his last six games. Santander has also been swinging a hot bat, going 7/23 in his last six games.

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