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The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

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<p>At 10:00 ET, the Clippers (-360) will host the Lakers (+285) in a Western Pacific divisional matchup. Los Angeles (-8) is currently 4th in the West, while the Lakers are 9th. The O/U line for this game is 229.5.</p>

<p>Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles will be the site for tonight's game. The Clippers are currently on a two-game win streak.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers +8</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, January 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 122-117 in favor of the Clippers.</li><li>Our projections have Kawhi Leonard finishing with Kawhi Leonard points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.3% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will the Lakers Exceed Expectations on the Road?</h3><p>In the Western Conference standings, the Lakers are currently in 9th place with a record of 22-22. In the Pacific Division, they are in 4th place.</p>

<p>On the road, the Lakers are 6-14 this season, and they are 8-12 against the spread on the road. Their average scoring differential on the road is -7.4 points per game.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Lakers are 5-13 straight-up and 8-10 against the spread. They have an ATS record of 19-25 overall.</p>

<p>The Lakers' O/U record for the season is 23-21, and their games have averaged 230.4 points per game. This year, their games have had an average O/U line of 230.5.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Lakers defeated the Trail Blazers by a score of 134-110. The O/U line for that game was 230 points.</p>

<p>The Lakers covered the spread in their last game, going in as 11.5-point favorites. In today's game, the Lakers are 8-point underdogs.</p><p>Offensively, the Lakers are a top-10 team in terms of both field goal percentage and assists. They are currently 7th in pace, averaging 100.5 possessions per game. When it comes to scoring, the Lakers are 17th in the league with 114.8 points per game.</p>

<p>When looking at their three-point shooting, the Lakers are 28th in the league in three-pointers made per game (11). In terms of three-point percentage, they are 21st at 36%. In contrast, the Lakers are 4th in the league in two-point field goals made per game.</p>

<p>Coming into this game, the Lakers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 38.6% of their games. In terms of free throws, they are 11th in the league in both makes and attempts per game.</p><p>On the road, the Lakers' have struggled this season, giving up 121.0 points per game compared to their season average of 115.6 PPG allowed. For the season, their defense is 16th in the league. Inside the arc, the Lakers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 53.5% and 37.7% from three-point territory.</p><h3>Can Los Angeles Live Up to the Hype at Home?</h3><p>In their last game, the Clippers defeated the Nets by a score of 125-114. The over/under line for the game was 227 points. The win improved the Clippers' record to 27-14 on the season, which is good for 4th place in the Western Conference.</p>

<p>At home this season, the Clippers have won 7 straight games and have a record of 18-4. Today, they are favored by 8 points and have a record of 27-6 as the favorite. Against the spread at home, the Clippers are 13-9 and 21-12 overall.</p>

<p>The Clippers' O/U record for the season is 19-22, and their last two games have gone over the posted totals. On average, their games have finished with 229.9 points, which is just above today's line of 229.5.</p>

<p>Looking at their ATS record, the Clippers have covered the spread in two straight games and are 22-19 for the season. As the favorite, they have covered the spread in three straight games.</p>

<p>Currently, the Clippers are in 1st place in the Pacific Division with a record of 27-14. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 20-11 compared to 7-3 against the East.</p><p>When playing at home, the Clippers are averaging 118.4 points per game, which is 11th in the NBA. Overall, they are 9th in scoring at 117.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Clippers are 5th in the league at 49%. They are also 4th in true shooting percentage.</p>

<p>So far, the Clippers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 56.1% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 26th in the league at 97 possessions per game. When it comes to three-point shooting, the Clippers are 1st in three-point percentage at 39%.</p>

<p>Overall, the Clippers are 18th in assists at 25.8 per game. In terms of offensive rebounds, they are 19th in the NBA. When playing at home, the Clippers have outscored their own scoring average in two straight games.</p><p>At present, the Clippers' defense is ranked 9th, allowing 112.0 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Clippers' defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 53.5% and allowing 36.2% from beyond the arc.</p>

Los Angeles Lakers vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/24

<p>The Highlanders and Eagles are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Eagles will host the game at Winthrop Coliseum in Rock Hill, SC. The odds for this Big South conference game currently have the Eagles as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 138.5 points.</p><h3>RADFORD HIGHLANDERS VS WINTHROP EAGLES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Winthrop Eagles -5</p><p>This game will be played at Winthrop Coliseum at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WINTHROP EAGLES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Eagles.</li><li>Not only will Winthrop pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Highlanders Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>Radford heads into tonight's game against Winthrop as a 5-point underdog. They have an 11-6 overall record, including a 1-1 mark in Big South play. On the road, the Highlanders are 4-5 this season, and they have gone 3-5 as the underdog.</p>

<p>Radford is coming off a 69-58 win over Longwood, and they are 2-1 in their last three road games. Over their last 10 road games, the Highlanders are 4-6.</p><p>Radford has been a solid bet this season, going 10-4-1 against the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 7-2, and over their last 10 games as the underdog, they are 7-3 vs. the spread.</p><p>Radford's over/under record this season sits at 9-5-1, and the average scoring total in their games is 142.1 points. So far, 8 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 138.5. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 144 points, and their over/under record in their last ten games is 6-3.</p><p>In their most recent game, the Highlanders' offense tallied 69 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 73.1 points per game. The team's top scorer is Kenyon Giles, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 15, while DaQuan Smith also maintains a PPG average of 14.6 leading up to the game.</p><p>So far, the Highlanders' defense is ranked 112nd in the country at 68.9 points per contest. Against Longwood in their most recent game, the Radford defense gave up a total of 58 points while allowing Longwood to hit 46% of their shots.</p><h3>Are the Eagles Ready for a Home Win?</h3><p>Winthrop comes into this game as the favorite with a record of 12-6, including a 2-0 mark in Big South play. Their average scoring margin at home this season is +11.8, and they have won their last five games at home.</p>

<p>Most recently, the Eagles defeated Presbyterian by a score of 81-71. Over their last 10 games at home, Winthrop has gone 9-1.</p><p>Overall, Winthrop's ATS record for the season is .500 at 7-7. At home, the Eagles have gone 3-3 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Winthrop is 5-5 ATS.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 138.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Winthrop's games this year (147.2). So far, 13 of their games have had a higher over/under line than today's mark. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 147 points, which is in line with the season average of 144.7. Currently, their over/under record stands at 5-9.</p><p>Coming off a good offensive performance, Winthrop's offense scored 81 points against Presbyterian. Their field goal percentage for the game was 54.3%, and they went 21/25 from the free-throw line. In terms of three-point shooting, the Eagles offense has been good from outside, hitting 35% of their three-pointers on an average of 21.9 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 46%.</p><p>At this time, the Eagles' defense is positioned 101st in the country, permitting 68.3 points per game. In their previous game vs. Presbyterian, the Blue Hose finished with a field goal percentage of 41% and a total of 71 points vs. Winthrop.</p>

Radford Highlanders vs Winthrop Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 1/13/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Hurricanes and Capitals face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Capitals are hosting the game at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The Hurricanes come into this Metropolitan division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 6 goals.</p><h3>CAROLINA HURRICANES VS WASHINGTON CAPITALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Capitals +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Capitals to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Capitals on the moneyline (+119)</li><li>The Capitals are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can Carolina Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><p>Carolina improved to 20-10-1 with a 4-2 win over the Capitals. The Hurricanes covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals was a push.</p> 

<p>The Hurricanes scored first, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. Carolina tied it up in the second and added two more goals to secure the win, including an empty-netter with 9 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Carolina took 45 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Washington, with Dmitry Orlov scoring twice on just 3 shots. Martin Necas added his 6th goal of the season and picked up his 12th assist on Orlov's second goal. Andrei Svechnikov closed out the scoring with an empty-netter, his 6th goal of the year.</p> <p>The Hurricanes scored once in the first period, twice in the second, and added their final goal with just 9 seconds left in the game. They had 14 offensive giveaways and were unable to convert on any power play opportunities.</p><p>Carolina's defense gave up two late goals in the first period but locked things down after that, not allowing another goal in the 2nd or 3rd. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves, finishing with a 90.5% save percentage. The Hurricanes' defense also recorded 7 takeaways, 10 hits, and 11 blocks.</p><h3>Does Washington Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>The Capitals fell to 21-8-2 after a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes. Washington’s defense struggled, allowing 44 shots on goal. The Capitals trailed early but took the lead with two goals in the first period, only for the Hurricanes to score three unanswered goals.</p>

<p>Washington was the underdog on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals, which ended up being the exact combined score. Alex Ovechkin and Brandon Duhaime each scored for the Capitals, but they couldn’t find the net after the first period.</p><p>Washington’s offense got off to a quick start with two first-period goals in their 4-2 loss to Carolina. Alex Ovechkin netted his 7th goal of the season on a power play, while Brandon Duhaime followed with his 2nd goal. Ovechkin took 5 shots on goal, and Duhaime had 3.</p> <p>The Capitals registered 21 shots on goal but struggled with giveaways, committing 15. John Carlson picked up his 7th assist on Ovechkin’s goal, and Dylan Strome added his 13th assist.</p><p>Defensively, the Capitals allowed the first goal at 5:59 in the first period and three more after taking a 2-1 lead. Carolina scored twice in the second period and added an empty-net goal with 9 seconds left in the third. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, while the Capitals' defense recorded 2 takeaways and 20 hits.</p>

Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Owls versus the Green Wave? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPNU. The game will be played at Devlin Fieldhouse in New Orleans, LA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 153 points, and Tulane is favored by -9.5 to win at home against Temple.</p><h3>TEMPLE OWLS VS TULANE GREEN WAVE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Temple Owls +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Devlin Fieldhouse at 4:00 ET on Sunday, February 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEMPLE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Green Wave.</li><li>Even though we have Tulane winning straight-up, we like Temple at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Owls?</h3><p>Temple enters this matchup with a record of 8-13, including a five-game losing streak. In American Athletic Conference play, the Owls are just 1-6 compared to their 7-7 non-conference mark.</p>

<p>On the road this season, Temple is 3-5, and they have lost three straight away from home. For the year, their average scoring margin on the road is -6.6 points per game.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Temple has gone 3-6-1 vs. the spread. On the road, the Owls have an ATS mark of just 2-5-1 this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Temple has a 3-6-1 ATS record.</p><p>This season, the over/under record in Temple games is 8-10-1. On average, their games have finished with 143.2 points per game. Today's over/under line of 153 is higher than the average OU line in their games this year (142). Their last three games have averaged 137 points.</p><p>The Temple offense is coming off a game in which they scored 69 points vs. South Florida. Overall their field goal percentage was 37.7% while connecting on 11 threes. Hysier Miller is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 16.2 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Jordan Riley brings a PPG average of 12.1 into the game.</p><p>At this time, the Owls' defense is positioned 178th in the country, permitting 72.5 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Temple's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 42.1% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 32.6% this season.</p><h3>Taking a Look at the Green Wave Chances at Home</h3><p>After a three-game losing streak, Tulane will look to get back on track as 9.5-point favorites at home against Temple. So far this season, the Green Wave have gone 12-9, including a 3-6 record in American Athletic Conference play.</p>

<p>For the season, Tulane has gone 8-5 at home, compared to a 3-4 record on the road. Over their last 10 games at home, the Green Wave have gone 6-4.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Tulane has an ATS record of 6-7 and they are 5-5 vs. the spread in their last 10 games as the favorite. At home, their ATS mark is 6-7 this year and they are 5-4 vs. the spread in their last 10 games at home.</p><p>On the season, the over/under record for Tulane games is 13-7 and today's line of 153 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (157.7). Over their last three games, their over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 159 points. So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line of 153.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 84.8 points per game, the Tulane had a below average performance. They scored 76 points against SMU and had a field goal percentage of 45.9%. The top scorer for the Green Wave was Kevin Cross with 27 points, while Sion James also added 20 to the scoreboard.</p><p>As they prepare for the upcoming game, Tulane is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 79.3 points per game (299th). Tulane's three-point defense is currently 228th in the country at 9.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 41.0% of their shots vs. Tulane.</p>

Temple Owls vs Tulane Green Wave Betting Pick & Prediction 2/4/24

<p>The 49ers are favored at -144 on the money line as they host the Rams at 8:15 ET on Thursday, December 12th at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. This week 15 NFC West matchup is being televised by AMZN, and the 49ers are -2.5 point favorites, with the over/under line set at 48.5 points. The 49ers and Rams are both looking to improve their records in this one.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES RAMS VS SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco 49ers -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Levi's Stadium at 8:15 ET on Thursday, December 12th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the 49ers winning this one by a score of 22 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the 49ers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -2.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 48.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Rams Pick Up A Win On The Road?</h3><p>With two straight wins, the Rams have improved to 7-6, putting them 2nd in the NFC West and 8th in the conference standings. After a week 12 loss to the Eagles, they bounced back by beating the Saints in week 13 and then edged out the Bills 44-42 in week 14. The Rams were 3.5-point underdogs against Buffalo but managed to cover the spread, bringing their ATS record to 6-7.</p> <p>Heading into week 15, the Rams have a 34.5% chance of making the playoffs and a 32.3% chance of winning the division. They rank 14th in our NFL power rankings. Their O/U record is 7-6, with their games averaging 48.5 points compared to a 47.2-point line.</p><p>Heading into week 15, the Rams are 11th in our offensive power rankings. They are 14th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 22.9 points per game, and sit 15th in yards per game with 340.7. In the passing game, they rank 12th in attempts and 9th in passing yards per game, averaging 237.7. On the ground, they are 21st in rushing attempts and 25th in rushing yards, with 103 per game. They rank 20th in 3rd-down conversions and 23rd in red zone conversion percentage, despite being 5th in red zone attempts. The Rams have struggled early in games, ranking 24th in 1st-quarter scoring.</p> <p>Matthew Stafford has been on fire, posting a passer rating of 132 in week 14, with 320 yards and 2 touchdowns on 23/30 passing. He wasn’t sacked after being sacked twice in week 13 and five times in week 12. Puka Nacua led the Rams with 12 catches for 162 yards and a touchdown, while Kyren Williams had 87 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns on 29 carries. The Rams scored 6 points in the 4th quarter after putting up 14 in the 3rd and 17 in the 2nd. They converted 11 of 15 3rd downs and went 5/6 in the red zone.</p><p>In their 44-42 win over the Bills, the Rams' defense gave up 342 yards through the air, with Buffalo averaging 9.2 yards per passing attempt. Despite their defensive struggles, the Rams' offense was able to pull out the win. The Rams also struggled to stop the run, as Buffalo ran for 103 yards on just 17 attempts, averaging 6.1 yards per attempt. Los Angeles didn't manage to record any sacks in the game and lost the tackles for loss battle by -4.<p></p>The Rams allowed Buffalo to convert on 55.6% of their third down attempts and gave up three passing touchdowns while holding the Bills to a 59.5% completion percentage. Even though the Rams gave up 445 total yards, they still came out on top in a high-scoring affair.</p><h3>Will The 49ers Win At Home Over The Rams?</h3><p>After three straight losses, the 49ers got back in the win column in week 14, easily taking care of the Bears 38-13. San Francisco entered the game as 3-point favorites and had no trouble covering the spread, with the teams combining for 51 points to hit the over. The win puts the 49ers at 6-7, leaving them 11th in the NFC and 4th in the NFC West with a 1-3 division record.</p> <p>Heading into week 15, our power rankings have the 49ers 8th in the NFL, and they have a 10.7% chance of making the playoffs. Against the spread, San Francisco is 5-8, with an average scoring margin of 0 points per game. Their O/U record is 7-6, with their games averaging 47.4 points per game.</p><p>After struggling in weeks 12 and 13, the 49ers bounced back in week 14 with a 38-13 win over the Bears. Brock Purdy threw for 325 yards and 2 touchdowns, completing 20 of 25 passes. San Francisco scored 14 points in both the first and fourth quarters and converted 6 of 12 third downs. They also scored on 5 of 6 red zone trips.</p> <p>Heading into week 15, the 49ers rank 12th in our offensive power rankings. They are 11th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 23.7 points per game, and 4th in total yards with 378.5 per game. Despite ranking 27th in pass attempts, they are 7th in passing yards, averaging 239.6 per game.</p><p>Even though the 49ers' defense allowed two passing touchdowns in their 38-13 win over the Bears, they were still very effective. Chicago finished with just 94 yards through the air on 18 completions. San Francisco's defense was dominant up front, recording seven sacks and holding the Bears to just 68 yards rushing on 21 attempts.</p><p></p><p>The 49ers' pass rush was relentless, coming out on top in the QB hit differential by +4 and generating seven sacks. Despite the two passing touchdowns, Chicago struggled to move the ball through the air, finishing with a 75% completion rate on their passes.</p>

Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/12/24

<p>The Cubs are the heavy favorite on the money line today, as they are at -166 compared to the Marlins at +141. Today's over/under line is sitting at 8 runs, and the game will be televised on MARQ.</p>

<p>First pitch from loanDepot Park in Miami is set for 4:10 PM ET. Chicago is currently 3rd in the NL Central, while the Marlins are 5th in the NL East. Valente Bellozo is starting for the Marlins, and the Cubs are starting Shota Imanaga.</p><h3>CHICAGO CUBS VS MIAMI MARLINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chicago Cubs Moneyline -166</p><p>This game will be played at loanDepot Park at 4:10 ET on Saturday, August 24th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE CUBS VS MARLINS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Cubs winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Marlins to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Chicago picked up a 6-3 win over the Marlins in the most recent game of this series. The Cubs had a big 3rd inning, scoring three of their six runs. As for the Marlins, they scored their three runs in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Cubs were favored at -125 on the money line.</p>

<p>Kyle Hendricks got the start for the Cubs, going just 4 2/3 innings while giving up three runs and striking out two. Porter Hodge got the win out of the bullpen, and Jorge Lopez got the save. Max Meyer went six innings for the Marlins, giving up three earned runs on six hits.</p>

<p>Miguel Amaya and Ian Happ each homered for the Cubs, while Pete Crow-Armstrong scored twice and drove in a run while going 2/3. Seiya Suzuki also had a two-hit game at the plate.</p><h3>Cubs Records & Stats</h3><p>After winning the series opener vs. the Marlins, the Cubs are 64-65 overall, putting them 3rd in the NL Central. They are 10.5 games behind the Brewers for the division lead and trail the Cardinals by a half-game for the 2nd Wild Card spot. Chicago's record includes an 17-26 mark in divisional games.</p>

<p>Chicago has won two straight games, and they are 36-29 at home compared to 28-36 on the road. The Cubs have an overall series record of 17-21-3, and they have won two straight series. As the favorite, the Cubs are 32-31 this year.</p><p>When the Cubs are favored, they are just 18-45 against the run line. However, when they are the underdog, they are 44-22. They have a run line record of 37-27 on the road this season and have covered in two straight games.</p><p>The Cubs have been involved in a lot of high-scoring games this season, with their combined run average sitting at 8.3 runs per game. They have hit the over in 57 of their 125 games, and their over/under record is 6-16-1 when the line is set at 8 runs. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, and they are currently on a three-game over streak.</p><p>Shota Imanaga gets the start for the Cubs today as he faces the Marlins on the road. He has made 23 starts this season and has a record of 9-3 with an ERA of 3.10. Looking at his overall numbers, Imanaga has a WHIP of 1.07 and has issued just 1.35 walks per nine innings. In his last outing, Imanaga took the loss, giving up one earned run in five innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Imanaga has allowed at least one homer in three straight outings.</p><p>Chicago comes into the game averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 18th in the league. They have been slightly better on the road, averaging 4.3 runs per game. As a team, the Cubs are batting .235, which is 17th in the league, and are also 16th in home runs. Currently, they are 7th in the league in walks.</p>

<p>Ian Happ has been the Cubs' top power threat this season, as his 23 home runs is the best mark on the team and 14th in the league. He has also been swinging the bat well of late, going 10/37 in his last 10 games with four homers. Overall, Happ is batting just .232. Nico Hoerner has been a solid contact hitter for the Cubs, batting .252 with five homers.</p><h3>Marlins Records & Stats</h3><p>Miami is 46-82 overall, and they are 28.0 games behind the Phillies in the NL East. The Marlins have dropped four straight games, and they are 13-26 against other teams in the NL East. The Marlins lost the series opener vs. the Cubs and have an overall series record of 10-25-6 this season.</p>

<p>At home, the Marlins are 24-43 compared to a 22-39 mark on the road. As the underdog, the Marlins are 42-69 this season, and they are just 4-13 when favored. Their overall record as the underdog is much better than their record as the favorite.</p><p>When the Marlins win, they do so by an average of 2.7 runs per game, which has led to a run line record of 58-70. They have been a better bet on the run line as an underdog, going 56-55 compared to 2-15 as the favorite. They have covered the run line in 30 of 61 road games, but have failed to cover in four straight games at home.</p><p>When the Miami Marlins have played at home this season, the over has hit at a 71-54 clip, and the average combined run total in those games is 8.8. The over/under line for today's game against the Chicago Cubs is set at 8 runs, and the Marlins have gone 16-10-2 in games with an O/U line of 8. Miami has seen 66 of their games this season with an O/U line set higher than 8 runs, which accounts for 51.6% of their games. The over has hit in their last two games.</p><p>Miami starter Valente Bellozo has made six starts this season and has a record of 2-1 with an ERA of 2.46. He has made one quality start this year and is coming off an outing in which he gave up two earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work. In that outing, he gave up one homer. Bellozo has been pitching well lately, as he hasn't taken a loss in his last three outings. Opponents are batting .218 off the right-hander this season. Per nine innings, Bellozo has 7.36 strikeouts and just 2.18 walks.</p><p>For the season, the Marlins are averaging just 3.7 runs per game, which is 29th in the league. Their home and road splits are pretty similar, with the team averaging 4.1 runs per game at home and 3.2 on the road. As a team, the Marlins are batting just .239, and they are also near the bottom of the league in on-base percentage and OPS.</p>

<p>Jake Burger has been the Marlins' top power threat this season, as his 25 homers are 13th in the league. However, he is hitting just .248 for the season and has gone 7/32 in his last eight games. Burger also has two homers during that stretch. Josh Bell, Otto Lopez, and Jesús Sánchez are all on decent hitting streaks right now.</p>

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