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Major League Baseball was founded all the way back in 1876, but the league has obviously gone through some major changes since that time. Most of the major rules are still in place, but the way that the game is played is now much different.

There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

MLB teams are split up into leagues and divisions, but there is now more crossover games than ever before. The American League and National League now operate under the same basic rules, and that keeps things similar regardless of what league you are looking at.

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<p>Betting on today's Cardinals and Ragin' Cajuns game? Catch the action at Cajundome in Lafayette, LA, as the Ragin' Cajuns hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and Louisiana-Lafayette is favored by -2.5 against Lamar in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>LAMAR CARDINALS VS LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN' CAJUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cajundome at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN' CAJUNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Ragin' Cajuns.</li><li>Not only will Louisiana-Lafayette pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Lamar Be The Talk of Cajundome?</h3><h3>Lamar Cardinals Recent Game</h3> 

<p>The Cardinals improved to 2-5 on the season with a dominant 84-52 win over Texas-Rio Grande Valley on Saturday. Lamar, who entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Lamar jumped out to a 46-23 lead at halftime and continued to control the game in the second half, outscoring the Vaqueros 38-29. The total points for the game were 136, falling short of the 154.5 O/U line.</p><p>Lamar's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points while shooting 57.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.5%, thanks in part to their 60.8% shooting on two-pointers and 46.2% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Alexis Marmolejos led the way with 18 points, hitting 2 of 4 from deep, while Ja'Sean Jackson added 15 points on 7 of 11 shooting. Adam Hamilton was efficient as well, going 6 of 8 from the field in just 17 minutes of action.</p><p>Lamar's defense was impressive, holding their opponent to just 52 points on 33% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 29 attempts, a 17% success rate.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Lamar's opponent shot 91%, making 11 of 12 attempts. The Cardinals also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Will Louisiana-Lafayette Win at Home?</h3><p>Louisiana-Lafayette picked up their first win of the season, improving to 1-8 after a 68-61 victory over Southeastern Louisiana on Wednesday. The Ragin' Cajuns, who were -4.5 favorites, covered the spread at home.</p> <p>After trailing 35-31 at halftime, Louisiana-Lafayette clamped down defensively, allowing just 26 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the O/U line of 144.</p><p>In their latest game, the Ragin' Cajuns put up 68 points, shooting 40.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They hit 10 of 30 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3%, and connected on 50% of their two-point attempts, going 12 for 24.</p> <p>Sam Hines Jr. led the way with 22 points, shooting 9 for 12 overall and hitting his only three-point attempt. Kyndall Davis added 15 points, knocking down 3 of 5 from deep, while Mostapha El Moutaouakkil contributed 13 points, making 5 of 6 shots.</p><p>Louisiana-Lafayette's defense held their opponent to 61 points on 40% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 made field goals on 54 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 33%, hitting 10 of 30 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they went 14/18, shooting 77%. Louisiana-Lafayette also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

Lamar Cardinals vs Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Owls versus the Spartans? Tip off is at at 10:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on MWN. The game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 152.5 points, with San Jose State being favored by -3.5 over Kennesaw State.</p><h3>KENNESAW STATE OWLS VS SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center at 10:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Even though we have San Jose State winning straight-up, we like Kennesaw State at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Kennesaw State Stun the Crowd at Provident Credit Union Event Center?</h3><p>Kennesaw State fell to 5-4 on the season after a 94-74 road loss to Santa Clara on Wednesday. Entering the game as +15 point underdogs, the Owls not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 157.5.</p> <p>The Owls trailed 42-29 at halftime and were unable to mount a comeback, allowing 52 points in the second half while scoring 45 of their own.</p><p>Adama-Alpha Bal and Adrian Wooley led the way for Kennesaw State, each scoring 27 and 25 points respectively in their last game. Bal hit 6 of 11 from beyond the arc, while Wooley connected on 3 of 5 threes, shooting 60% overall.</p> <p>The Owls shot 46.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 55.1%. They hit 36.4% of their threes, going 8 for 22, and made 20 of 29 free throws (69%).</p><p>Despite Kennesaw State's defensive efforts, they allowed 94 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Owls gave up 17 baskets on 25 attempts from two-point range, a 68% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kennesaw State's defense saw 11 threes go down on 31 attempts, a 35% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the line 34 times, where they converted 27 free throws at a 79% rate.</p><h3>Is It the Spartans Game to Lose at Home?</h3><h3>San Jose State Spartans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>San Jose State improved to 4-6 on the season with a 107-100 win over Cal Poly on Saturday, December 14th. The Spartans, who were favored by 6 points, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>San Jose State led 45-40 at halftime and scored 46 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 51 points. The total points for the game were 207, well over the O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>San Jose State's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 107 points while shooting 52.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.5%, with a strong 63.8% shooting inside the arc and 33.3% from three-point range. They also hit 20 of 29 free throws, good for 69%.</p> <p>Sadaidriene Hall led the way with 33 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall and 40% from deep. Owen Koonce added 32 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes for 66.7% from beyond the arc. Mac Riniker was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5.</p><p>San Jose State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 100 points on 52% shooting. They allowed 63% shooting from inside the arc, with their opponents hitting 30 of 47 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, San Jose State's opponents shot 33%, making 9 of 27 attempts. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 20 free throws.</p>

Kennesaw State Owls vs San Jose State Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Rockets and Penguins face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Penguins are hosting the game at Beeghly Center in Youngstown, OH. The over/under for this game is set at 148 points, and Youngstown State is favored by -2.5 against Toledo in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>TOLEDO ROCKETS VS YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Youngstown State Penguins -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Beeghly Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, December 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE YOUNGSTOWN STATE PENGUINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Penguins.</li><li>Not only will Youngstown State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Toledo Lock in a Road Win?</h3><h3>Toledo Rockets Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Toledo's season record dropped to 5-3 after a tough 85-52 loss to Oakland on Saturday. The Rockets, who were -8.5 favorites, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The combined 137 points in the game fell short of the 146.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Toledo trailed 34-23 at halftime and struggled in the 2nd half, scoring 29 points while allowing 51. They'll need to regroup after this disappointing home performance.</p><p>Toledo struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 52 points with a field goal percentage of 38.2% (21/55). Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, and they hit only 3 of 16 from beyond the arc, shooting 18.8% from three.</p> <p>Free-throw shooting was also an issue, as they connected on just 7 of 17 attempts (41.2%). On the glass, they grabbed 7 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists.</p><p>Even with a strong defensive effort, Toledo allowed 85 points in their last game. They held the opposing team to 38% shooting overall, with 21 made field goals on 55 attempts.</p> <p>Toledo's defense limited the team's three-point shooting, allowing just 3 made threes on 16 attempts (18%). They also sent the team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 7 free throws (41%).</p><h3>Can the Penguins Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><h3>Youngstown State Penguins Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Youngstown State improved to 4-5 on the season with a 66-50 win over Oakland on Saturday. The Penguins, who were -2.5 point favorites, covered the spread in the home victory.</p> <p>Youngstown State led 32-23 at halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring Oakland 34-27. The game’s total points of 116 fell short of the O/U line of 132.5.</p><p>Youngstown State put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 44.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.9%. They hit 60% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from deep, connecting on just 29.6% of their threes (8/27). At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 12 of 14 attempts for 85.7%.</p> <p>EJ Farmer led the way with 22 points, hitting 5 of 8 from three-point range. Allen Mukeba added 17 points, while Nico Galette contributed 11 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists. The Penguins recorded 14 assists as a team, with 9 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Youngstown State's defense held their opponent to just 50 points, despite allowing them to shoot 44% from the field. The Penguins gave up 15 two-point baskets on 25 attempts, a 60% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Youngstown State limited their opponent to 8 threes on 27 attempts, a 29% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 12 for 85%.</p>

Toledo Rockets vs Youngstown State Penguins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/14/24

<p>Thursday's matchup between the Giants and Pirates is set to get started at 12:35 PM ET from PNC Park in Pittsburgh. The Giants are 24-26 this season and are starting Mason Black, while the Pirates are 23-27 and will have Paul Skenes on the mound.</p>

<p>Pittsburgh is currently favored on the money line, with the odds sitting at -162, while the Giants are at +135. The over/under line is at 8.5 runs, and NBCS will be carrying this game on TV.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS VS PITTSBURGH PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco Giants Moneyline +135</p><p>This game will be played at PNC Park at 12:35 ET on Thursday, May 23rd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE GIANTS VS PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Giants winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Giants 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>It was all San Francisco in the last game of this series, as the Giants took down the Pirates by a score of 9-5. The Giants offense only had two more hits than the Pirates and struck out 12 times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were at +104 on the money line.</p>

<p>Pittsburgh wasted a good outing from Jared Jones, as he gave up just three earned runs in six innings of work for the Pirates. Carmen Mlodzinski was tagged for four earned runs in just 1/3 of an inning. He took the loss.</p>

<p>Blake Snell only went 3 1/3 innings for the Giants but gave up just four hits and struck out five. Ryan Walker got the win out of the bullpen. </p>
<h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>San Francisco is 24-26 overall this season, and they are eight games behind the Dodgers for the NL West lead. The Giants are 12-11 against other teams in the NL West. The Giants will be on the road today, and they are 9-16 on the road this year.</p>

<p>The Giants have been playing well lately, going 7-3 over their last 10 games. As the underdog, the Giants have won two straight, and they are 8-14 as the underdog overall. San Francisco is 16-12 as the favorite this year, and their overall series record is 7-6-2.</p><p>San Francisco is 24-26 against the run line this season, including a 13-12 mark on the road. The Giants are 11-14 against the run line at home, where they have an average run differential of +0.2 runs per game. Their overall run differential is -0.5 runs per game, and they have gone 13-9 against the run line as underdogs.</p><p>The San Francisco Giants are on the road to face the Pittsburgh Pirates. The over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs, which is lower than their combined run average of 9.0 runs per game. The Giants have played 48 games this season, and their over/under record is 25-23. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 8-6. So far this season, only 8.0% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8.5 runs.</p><p>Mason Black and the Giants are on the road to take on the Pirates. Black is still looking for his first win of the season, as he has a loss and 2 no-decisions in his first 3 starts. His last outing was a no-decision vs. the Rockies, where he went 3 innings and gave up 4 runs.</p><p>Over the Giants' last 10 games, Matt Chapman has been on fire, going 15/37 with three homers and 10 RBIs. This has helped him move into 2nd on the team with seven homers this season. Thairo Estrada is also near the top of the Giants' home run leaderboard, as he has gone deep eight times this season, which is 10th in the league. However, he is just 9/40 in his last 10 games.</p>

<p>As a team, the Giants are batting .248, which is 8th in the league, and they are also among the league leaders in on-base percentage and slugging. Overall, they are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 18th in the league. Currently, they have two players in the top 15 in RBIs, with Thairo Estrada leading the team and Michael Conforto sitting in 3rd.</p><h3>Pirates Records & Stats</h3><p>Pittsburgh is 23-27 overall and 5.5 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central. The Pirates are 7-7 against other NL Central teams this year. The Pirates will host the Giants today, and they are 5-9 as the home favorite this year.</p>

<p>On the road, the Pirates are 13-14 compared to a 10-13 mark at home. Pittsburgh has dropped two straight series at home, and their overall series record is 5-7-3. As the underdog, the Pirates are 16-14 this year, and they are 7-13 as the favorite.</p><p>When the Pirates are the underdog, they have been a good bet against the run line, going 22-8. They have also been a better bet on the run line on the road, going 17-10. They have been a bad bet as the favorite, going 6-14.</p><p>Today's over/under line is 8.5 runs, which is right around the combined run average for Pittsburgh Pirates games this season. The Pirates have gone over the line in 11 of their 18 games with an O/U line of 8.5 runs this season, and their games have gone over the total in two straight contests.</p><p>Paul Skenes will be making his third start of the season for the Pirates, and he has been off to a strong start. He picked up a win in his last outing, going 6 innings and striking out 11 without allowing a run. In his first start, he went 4 innings and gave up 3 runs vs. the Cubs.</p><p>So far this season, the Pirates offense is averaging just 3.8 runs per game, which is 25th in the league. They have been even worse at home, averaging only 3.5 runs per game. As a team, they are batting just .226 and are near the bottom of the league in both slugging percentage and OPS.</p>

<p>Over his last five games, Bryan Reynolds has gone 6/23 with three runs and six RBIs. For the season, he is batting .251 and is the Pirates' leader in RBIs. Oneil Cruz and Connor Joe have been the team's top power threats, with seven homers apiece. Andrew McCutchen has also gone deep six times this season but is batting just .218.</p>

San Francisco Giants vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction 5/23/24

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.

This article will not only cover the best NFL betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but will also provide some tips on how to bet on the NFL.
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<p>The Brisbane International is being played in Australia this week for the first time since 2019 with both a men's and women's draw. It's the second-to-last tournament before the Australian Open, the first of four grand slams in the 2024 tennis season. While world No. 1 Iga Swiatek and other top WTA players opted instead to compete in the United Cup, the women's draw in Brisbane nonetheless featured several high-profile players, including Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, both of whom are through to the semi-finals.</p>



<p>The WTA Brisbane semi-finals begin Friday night at 10 p.m. ET with the first of two semi-finals. The finals will be played Saturday night, or Sunday morning in Australia. Here's a look at the two semi-final matches and what to expect for the final.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-a-review-of-the-draw">A Review of the Draw</h2>



<p>The 48-player draw featured a high contingent of Russian players as the country was banned from competing in the mixed-gender United Cup. Six of the top eight seeds were from Russia. Sabalenka, the top seed, earned her spot in the semis with three consecutive straight set victories over Lucia Bronzetti, Zhu Lin, Daria Kasatkina, dropping only nine games in that stretch. Her semi-final opponent, Victoria Azarenka, reached the semis with a 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 quarter-final win over Jelena Ostapenko.</p>



<p>Rybakina, meanwhile, advanced to the semi-finals after her quarter-final opponent, Anastasia Potapova, retired in the second set. She also beat Elise Mertens and Olivia Gadecki. Her semi-final opponent, Linda Noskova, earned a spot in the final four with an upset win over Mirra Andreeva in the quarters.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-semi-final-previews">Semi-Final Previews</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-elena-rybakina-526-vs-linda-noskova-377">Elena Rybakina (-526) vs. Linda Noskova (+377)</h3>



<p>Both of these semi-finals feel inevitable. Rybakina and Sabalenka are far and away the best players in the draw and are likely to meet in another WTA final. Noskova, however, has the benefit of playing with nothing to lose. The Czech player needed three sets - and two tiebreaks - to beat qualifier Timea Babos in the first round and won her next two matches in three sets before scoring a straight set win over Andreeva. She could be peaking at the right moment, but she's in tough against Rybakina.</p>



<p>Rybakina and Noskova have played each other just once on the WTA Tour, with Rybakina winning last June in straight sets on clay courts in Paris. Rybakina is also a much better hard court player and should be able to take advantage of that on Saturday.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-aryna-sabalenka-667-vs-victoria-azarenka-454">Aryna Sabalenka (-667) vs. Victoria Azarenka (+454)</h3>



<p>While Azarenka is a much more experienced and arguably talented player than Noskova, she still doesn't have much of a chance against the far more talented Sabalenka, who is a massive betting favorite with tennis odds of -667. Sabalenka has cruised through to the semi-finals, whereas Azarenka has needed three sets to win each of her last two matches.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Sabalenka, who is nearly 10 years younger than Azarenka, has been on court almost three hours fewer than Azarenka and is 3-1 in her career against the fellow Russian. She's also a dominant hard court player, going through 38-9 over the last two seasons.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-finals-prediction">Finals Prediction</h2>



<p>Sabalenka is 5-2 in seven career matches against Rybakina so, assuming that's the match-up, she will have the advantage in tennis odds and predictions. She's 4-2 against her on hard court.</p>



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<p>The Dodgers head into Friday's interleague matchup vs. the Yankees looking to extend their five-game winning streak. Los Angeles is 1st in the NL West with an overall record of 98-64, while the Yankees are 1st in the AL East at 94-68.</p>

<p>First pitch from Dodger Stadium is set for 8:08 PM ET, and FOX will be televising this one. The money line odds have the Dodgers at -126, while the Yankees are the slight underdog at +107. Friday's over/under line is sitting at 8.5 runs. Gerrit Cole will start for the Yankees, while the Dodgers are going with Jack Flaherty.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS NEW YORK YANKEES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline -126</p><p>This game will be played at Dodger Stadium at 8:08 ET on Friday, October 25th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE YANKEES VS DODGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Dodgers winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Yankees to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Yankees Records & Stats</h3><p>New York closed out their series vs. the Guardians with a 5-2 win on the road. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at -132 on the money line. It was a three-run 10th inning that really turned things in their favor, and the Guardians could only score two runs in the bottom of the 10th. The Yankees' offense was carried by Juan Soto, who went 3/5 with a homer and three RBIs.</p>

<p>Carlos Rodon got the start for the Yankees, going 4 2/3 innings, and giving up just two runs on five hits. He only had six strikeouts in the outing and issued just one walk. Luke Weaver picked up the win out of the bullpen, and the Yankees's closer, Jake Diekman, got the save.</p><p>As the Yankees prepare for game one of the World Series against the Dodgers, they’ll look to improve on their strong road record, which stands at 50-31 this season. New York went 44-37 at home, and they’ve lost their last two games as underdogs.</p> <p>New York’s run line record is 89-82, and they’ve gone 52-34 against the run line on the road. As underdogs, they’re 22-4 against the run line. The Yankees’ over/under record is 90-76, and today’s line of 8.5 runs is slightly higher than their season average of 8 runs.</p><p>New York is sending Gerrit Cole to the mound today, and he comes in with a record of 8-5 and an ERA of 3.41. So far this season, he has made 17 starts, and opponents are batting .211 off the right-hander. Cole has made eight quality starts this year and is averaging 9.38 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Cole finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. So far, he has been much better on the road, coming in with a 6-3 record and 2.89 ERA compared to 3-2 with a 4.8 ERA at home.</p><p>Not only do the Yankees lead the MLB in home runs this season, but they are also 3rd in the league in runs scored, averaging 5 runs per game. New York has been even better on the road, averaging 5.2 runs per contest. So far, they are batting .248 as a team, which is 7th in the league.</p>

<p>Aaron Judge has been the league's top power hitter this season, as he leads the league with 58 homers and is also 1st in the league with 144 RBIs. Giancarlo Stanton has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 10/30 with five homers over his last eight games.</p><h3>Dodgers Records & Stats</h3><p>The Dodgers's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Mets, closing out their series with a 10-5 win. After allowing one run to the Mets in the top of the first, the Dodgers responded with two runs of their own. Los Angeles went on to add another eight runs in the 3rd inning!</p>

<p>Ben Casparius was the winning pitcher for the Dodgers, going three innings out of the bullpen. The Dodgers really turned things in their favor with their eight-run 3rd inning, and Casparius picked up the win out of the bullpen. Los Angeles's offense was carried by Tommy Edman, who went 2/5 with a homer and four RBIs.</p><p>As the Dodgers prepare to host game one of the World Series against the Yankees, they’ll look to build on their strong regular season, which saw them finish with a 98-64 record. At home, they went 52-29, compared to 46-35 on the road. As home favorites, they posted a 54-31 record this year.</p> <p>Los Angeles finished the regular season with an 89-84 run line record, including 44-43 at home. They had a +0.9 run-scoring margin per game at home, compared to +1.2 on the road. The Dodgers’ over/under record was 99-69, and the over has hit in their last six games. Today’s 8.5-run line is below their season average of 9 runs.</p><p>Jack Flaherty will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing against the Mets as he gets the start for the Dodgers today. In that start, which came on October 18th, he gave up 8 earned runs in just 3 innings of work. Flaherty took the loss in that outing. Before that, he had pitched well, going 7 innings and picking up the win in the start before that. Flaherty's record for the season is 13-7, and his ERA is 3.17. Looking at his home/away splits, he is 8-4 on the road with a 4.49 ERA compared to 6-5 at home with a 3.52 ERA.</p><p>As a team, the Dodgers are averaging 5.2 runs per game, which is the 2nd best mark in the league. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.5 runs per contest. Overall, they are the league's top home run hitting team and have the best slugging percentage in the league. The Dodgers also have the best OPS in the league, at .781.</p>

<p>Shohei Ohtani has been one of the top hitters in the league this season, batting .310 with 54 homers and 130 RBIs. Mookie Betts has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 13/42 in his last 10 games with four homers and 12 RBIs. Betts also comes into the game on a four-game hitting streak.</p>

<p>Tip-off for this non-conference matchup is set for 7:30 ET at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The Hawks (-132) are favored by two points over the Jazz (+109), and the over/under line is set at 236.5.</p>

<p>Utah (27-31) is currently 11th in the Western Conference, while Atlanta (25-32) is 10th in the East. The game will be televised on BSSE.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS ATLANTA HAWKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz +2</p><p>This game will be played at State Farm Arena at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, February 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 111-103 in favor of the Jazz.</li><li>Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with Lauri Markkanen points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Utah Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>As the underdog, the Jazz have gone 15-26 this season and are 3-point underdogs today. In their last three games as the underdog, they have failed to cover the spread.</p>

<p>On the road, Utah has an average scoring differential of -10.0 points per game. They are 9-20 straight up on the road and 13-16 ATS. In the Western Conference, their road ATS record is 13-16.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Jazz beat the Spurs by a score of 128-109. They were favored by 7 points and easily covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 239.5.</p>

<p>This season, Utah has an O/U record of 32-25-1, and their last two games have gone under the posted total. On average, their games have scored 238.4 points.</p>

<p>Utah's win over the Spurs improved their overall record to 27-31. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 11th place. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 14-22 and 5-6 in their division.</p><p>On the road this season, the Jazz are averaging 112.8 points per game, which is 20th in the league. Overall, they are 9th in scoring at 118 points per game. When it comes to pace, Utah is 8th in the NBA.</p>

<p>Utah has been a strong offensive rebounding team this season, ranking 3rd in the league. They are also 7th in assists at 28.5 per game.</p>

<p>So far this year, the Jazz have outscored the NBA scoring average in 60.3% of their games. From the free-throw line, they are 5th in free throws made per game.</p><p>Coming into the game, the Jazz will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 120.4 points per game (25th). Most recently, the Jazz's defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 109 points to the Spurs.</p><h3>Can the Hawks Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>In their last game against the Magic, the Hawks won by a score of 109-92. They were favored by 1.5 points going into the game, giving them an ATS win.</p>

<p>Looking at their season-long O/U record, the Hawks are 31-26. Today's O/U line of 236.5 is lower than the average of 240.5 in their games.</p>

<p>For the season, Atlanta is 18-39 against the spread and 9-21 ATS at home. As the favorite, they are 10-22 ATS at home and 18-14 straight-up.</p>

<p>On the season, the Hawks have an average scoring differential of -1.0 points per game at home. In the Eastern Conference, they are 10th with a record of 25-32.</p>

<p>So far, Atlanta has played in games with higher O/U lines than 236.5 in 41 of their 57 games. The average combined scoring total in their games is 244.4 points.</p>

<p>Overall, the Hawks are 3rd in the Southeast Division and have gone 15-24 against other Eastern Conference teams. In non-conference games, they are 10-8.</p><p>When playing at home, the Hawks are one of the top-scoring teams in the league, averaging 123.5 points per game (3rd). On the season, they are 4th in the NBA with 121.1 points per game. In terms of pace, Atlanta is 4th in the league at 101.4 possessions per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Hawks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 63.2% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, Atlanta is 23rd in the league at 46%. However, they are one of the top teams in terms of free throw attempts, averaging 25 per game (5th).</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Hawks are 6th in the league in both attempts (38 per game) and makes (13.7 per game). However, their three-point shooting percentage is just 36% (19th).</p><p>So far, the Hawks' defense is ranked 29th in the league at 123.3 points per contest. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Hawks are forcing 12.6 per game, which is 12th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 25th in blocked shots at 4.5 per game.</p>

Utah Jazz vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Pick & Prediction 2/27/24

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<p>On FOX at 1:00 ET, the Eagles and Commanders will face off in a week 16 NFC East matchup. The Eagles are favored on the road with money line odds of -176 and -3.5 point spreads. The Commanders, playing at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD, are the +147 money line underdogs. The over/under line is at 45.5 points for this game.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA EAGLES VS WASHINGTON COMMANDERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Commanders +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Northwest Stadium at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON COMMANDERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Commanders winning this one by a score of 23 to 16</li><li>Not only do we have the Commanders winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 45.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The Eagles Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>With a 12-2 record, the Eagles sit atop the NFC East and have a 99.5% chance of winning the division, according to our projections. Philadelphia is currently on a 10-game winning streak, which includes a 27-13 victory over the Steelers in week 15. The Eagles were favored by 5.5 points in that matchup and covered the spread, improving their ATS record to 9-5 this season.</p> <p>Philadelphia ranks 5th in our NFL power rankings and has a +8.7 scoring margin this season. Their O/U record is 5-9, with the under hitting in each of their last three games. The Eagles’ games have averaged 44 points this season, compared to an average line of 46.</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Eagles rank 4th in our offensive power rankings. They lead the NFL in rushing attempts (36.8) and rushing yards (186.2) per game. On the passing side, they rank 30th in attempts and 28th in yards, averaging 187 per game. Philadelphia is 8th in the NFL in points per game (26.4) and 6th in yards per game (373.2).</p> <p>Jalen Hurts has been playing well, posting a passer rating of 125 in week 15, with 290 yards and 2 touchdowns on 25 of 32 passing. A.J. Brown had 8 catches for 110 yards and a touchdown, while Saquon Barkley rushed for 65 yards on 19 carries. The Eagles converted 10 of 17 third downs and scored on 3 of 6 red zone trips against the Steelers.</p><p>In their 27-13 win over the Steelers, the Eagles' defense was tough to move the ball against, allowing just 107 yards through the air. They also held Pittsburgh to 56 yards rushing on 17 attempts. The Eagles defended 63.6% of passes and allowed just 2 sacks in the game. Philadelphia gave up one touchdown and held the Steelers to a 30% conversion rate on third down. <p></p>Philadelphia's defense also had two sacks in the game and limited the Steelers to 163 total yards. The Eagles did lose the tackles for loss and QB hit differentials by a slim margin.</p><h3>Are The Commanders Going Win In At Upset At Northwest Stadium</h3><p>Washington snapped a three-game losing streak with back-to-back wins, improving their record to 9-5. After a 23-point win over the Titans in week 13, the Commanders narrowly defeated the Saints in week 15, winning 20-19. Despite being 7.5-point favorites, they couldn’t cover the spread. The O/U line was 44.5, and the teams combined for 39 points.</p> <p>Heading into week 16, Washington is 10th in our power rankings and has an 86.7% chance of making the playoffs. They are 8-5-1 ATS, with a +5.8 scoring margin. Their O/U record is 9-5, with their games averaging 50.8 points (O/U line: 46).</p><p>Heading into week 16, the Commanders are 5th in our offensive power rankings. They are 6th in the NFL in points per game (28.3) and 5th in yards per game (373.9). Despite ranking 24th in passing attempts, they are 16th in passing yards, averaging 218.4 per game. Washington leans on the run game, ranking 3rd in both rushing attempts and yards per game (155.5).</p> <p>Jayden Daniels has been efficient, posting a passer rating of 118 in week 15, with 226 yards and 2 touchdowns on 25/31 passing. Terry McLaurin had 7 catches for 73 yards and 2 touchdowns in that game. However, the Commanders' offensive line struggled, allowing 8 sacks against the Saints.</p><p>Washington's defense came up with a key interception in their 20-19 win over the Saints, despite giving up two passing touchdowns. They held New Orleans to just 15 completions for 176 yards passing, and the Saints managed to convert only 27.3% of their third down attempts. The Commanders' defense really limited the Saints' rushing attack, as New Orleans had just 16 attempts for 69 yards.</p><p></p><p>Even though they allowed 245 total yards, Washington's defense made life difficult for the Saints, allowing them to complete just 46.9% of their passes. They also recorded three sacks and came away with one interception.</p>
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<p>BYU is coming into this week five matchup against Baylor with a 4-0 record, while Baylor is 2-2 on the season. Kick-off is set for 12:00 ET at McLane Stadium in Waco, and you can catch the game on FS1. The over/under line is 45.5 points, and Baylor is the -3.5 point favorite at home. The money line odds are +136 for BYU and -164 for Baylor.</p><h3>BYU COUGARS VS BAYLOR BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: BYU Cougars +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at McLane Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, September 28th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BYU COUGARS:</h3><ul><li>We have the BYU Cougars winning this one by a score of 25 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the BYU Cougars winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +3.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 45.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The BYU Cougars Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>BYU is off to a perfect 4-0 start after their 38-9 win over Kansas State. Entering the game as +7.5 point underdogs, the Cougars not only won but also covered the spread. This was a big win for BYU, as Kansas State is a fellow Big 12 team. The over/under line was set at 49.5 points, but the game ended with just 47 combined points, hitting the under.</p><p></p><p>BYU took a 3-0 lead in the first quarter, and after Kansas State added a field goal in the second, the Cougars outscored them 14-0 in the second quarter to take a 17-6 lead at halftime. BYU continued to dominate in the second half, outscoring Kansas State 21-3 to remain undefeated.</p><p>BYU's offense, led by quarterback Jake Retzlaff, put up 319 yards and 38 points in their 38-9 win. Retzlaff completed 15 of 21 passes for 149 yards and two touchdowns, earning a passer rating of 122.92. Chase Roberts was the top receiver, with two catches for 47 yards.</p> 
<p>The Cougars' ground game was effective, with 170 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Sione Moa led the team with 76 yards on 15 carries, averaging 5.1 yards per attempt, and also found the end zone.</p><p>BYU's defense was effective in their most recent game, holding Kansas State to just 9 points and 367 total yards. The Cougars' defense was particularly strong against the pass, allowing just 139 yards on 16 completions. They also came up with two interceptions. However, BYU did struggle to stop the run, giving up 228 yards on the ground.</p><h3>Are The Baylor Bears Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Baylor is looking to bounce back after a tough 38-31 road loss to Colorado, bringing their season record to 2-2. The Bears, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 69 points surpassed the over/under line of 52.5 points.</p><p></p><p>After trailing 7-3 in the first quarter, Baylor outscored Colorado 21-10 in the second quarter to take a 24-17 lead at halftime. However, the Bears were shut out in the third quarter, and although they tied the game at 31-31 by the end of the fourth quarter, they lost 7-0 in overtime.</p><p>After their 38-31 road loss to Colorado, Baylor's offense will be looking to bounce back. The Bears put up 314 yards of total offense, with 166 yards coming on the ground. Sawyer Robertson, who led the team in rushing with 82 yards and a touchdown, also threw for 148 yards, completing 52.4% of his passes. Robertson connected with Hal Presley twice for 43 yards, the most on the team.</p><p>In their 38-31 road loss to Colorado, Baylor's defense allowed 433 total yards. The Bears struggled to contain the passing game, giving up 341 yards through the air on 25 completions. Their secondary will need to improve, as they allowed two passing touchdowns. On the ground, Baylor's defense was more effective, holding Colorado to just 92 rushing yards, but they did surrender three rushing touchdowns.</p>

BYU Cougars vs Baylor Bears Betting Pick & Prediction 9/28/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Huskies versus the Zips? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, OH. This Mid-American conference matchup has an over/under of 139.5 points, and Akron is favored to win by -15.5 at home vs. Northern Illinois.</p><h3>NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES VS AKRON ZIPS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Illinois Huskies +15.5</p><p>This game will be played at James A. Rhodes Arena at 6:00 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS HUSKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Zips.</li><li>Even though we have Akron winning straight-up, we like Northern Illinois at +15.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Northern Illinois Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Despite being the underdog, Northern Illinois has been the underdog in 21 of their 28 games this season. They have a 5-16 record as the underdog, including a 2-8 record on the road. Their road average scoring margin is -9.6, and they are coming off a 75-72 win over Toledo.</p>

<p>On the road this season, the Huskies are 4-10 compared to their 4-8 record at home. They are currently on a two-game losing streak at home, and their average scoring margin at home is -7.3. For the season, Northern Illinois is 10-18, including a 4-11 record in Mid-American Conference play.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Northern Illinois has gone just 6-15 against the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 5-9, and over their last 10 games as the underdog, they are just 2-8 vs. the spread. Their overall ATS record for the year is 8-18.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 139.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Northern Illinois' games this season (151.5). Over their last three games, their games have averaged 139 points compared to their season average of 151.3 points per game.</p><p>The Northern Illinois offense is coming off a game in which they scored 75 points vs. Toledo. Overall their field goal percentage was 50.9% while connecting on 10 threes. David Coit is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 19.9 as they approach today's matchup. In addition, Xavier Amos brings a PPG average of 13.8 into the game.</p><p>At this time, the Huskies' defense is positioned 298th in the country, permitting 77.9 points per game. Northern Illinois' defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Toledo offense to knock down 49% of their shots on their way to putting up 72 points.</p><h3>Will Akron Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>At home this season, Akron has gone 10-1, and they have won their last nine games at home. Over their last 10 games at home, the Zips have gone a perfect 10-0.</p>

<p>So far this season, Akron has been favored in 17 games, going 16-1 in those games. Their average scoring margin at home this season is +11.6 points per game.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Akron has gone 10-7 against the spread. The Zips have an overall ATS record of 14-12, including an 8-3 mark at home. In their last 10 games as the favorite, Akron is 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Akron games is 9-17, and today's over/under line of 139.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (141.7). So far, 14 of their games have finished with fewer points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 143 points.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 74.7 points per game, the Akron had a below average performance. They scored 67 points against Ohio and had a field goal percentage of 47.3%. The Akron offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 24.7 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 33% of their looks from outside this season.</p><p>At present, the Zips' defense is nationally ranked 26th, allowing 65.3 points per game. Akron's three-point defense is currently 54th in the country at 6.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 41.1% of their shots vs. Akron.</p>

Northern Illinois Huskies vs Akron Zips Betting Pick & Prediction 3/2/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Beacons and Broncos. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Broncos at University Arena (MI) in Kalamazoo, MI. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 151.5 points, and Western Michigan is favored by -1.5 vs. Valparaiso.</p><h3>VALPARAISO BEACONS VS WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Western Michigan Broncos -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at University Arena (MI) at 1:00 ET on Friday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Broncos.</li><li>Not only will Western Michigan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Beacons Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>Valparaiso Beacons Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Beacons dropped to 4-5 on the season after a 95-73 loss to Ohio State on Tuesday. Valparaiso entered the game as +21 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Valpo trailed 41-30 at halftime and allowed 54 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43 of their own. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the O/U line of 149.5.</p><p>Valparaiso's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 35.8% overall and 20.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.8%, but they did excel at the free-throw line, hitting 87% of their attempts.</p> <p>Devin Royal led the way with 31 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 68.8% from the field. All Wright added 22 points, while Bruce Thornton contributed 14 points and a team-high 6 assists.</p><p>Valparaiso’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 95 points on 54% shooting. They allowed 33 field goals on 61 attempts.</p> <p>Inside the arc, the Beacons gave up 27 two-pointers on 42 attempts, a 64% shooting rate. From three-point range, they allowed 6 of 19 shots to fall, a 31% success rate. Valparaiso also sent their opponents to the line 27 times, where they hit 23 free throws, an 85% rate.</p><h3>Will the Broncos Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>The Broncos' season continued to struggle as they fell to 2-7 after a 98-62 loss to North Dakota State on Sunday. Playing on the road, Western Michigan entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Trailing 49-28 at halftime, the Broncos couldn't mount a comeback, allowing another 49 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The game’s total points reached 160, exceeding the pre-game O/U line of 144.</p><p>Western Michigan struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.7% from the field and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 41.9%. They connected on 38.5% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-13 from deep, while hitting 69.2% of their free throws.</p> <p>Chansey Willis Jr. led the Broncos with 22 points and 5 assists, shooting 50% from both the field and beyond the arc. Jacari White added 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes, and Jacksen Moni contributed 16 points and 7 assists, shooting 70% from the floor.</p><p>Western Michigan's defense struggled, giving up 98 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 69% from the field. The Broncos couldn't contain the two-point game, with the other team hitting 83% of their shots inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Western Michigan allowed 18 threes on 58% shooting. They did limit free-throw damage, with the opponent going 4/9. The Broncos gave up just 3 offensive rebounds.</p>

Valparaiso Beacons vs Western Michigan Broncos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Wildcats and Huskies game? Catch the action at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, CT, as the Huskies hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on FOX. The odds for this Big East conference game currently have Connecticut as the -12 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 133.5 points.</p><h3>VILLANOVA WILDCATS VS CONNECTICUT HUSKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Villanova Wildcats +12</p><p>This game will be played at Gampel Pavilion at 8:00 ET on Saturday, February 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE VILLANOVA WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Huskies.</li><li>Even though we have Connecticut winning straight-up, we like Villanova at +12.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Wildcats Offense Score Enough in Storrs?</h3><p>Despite being the underdog, Villanova has a chance to win their fourth straight game. They enter the game with a 15-11 record and have gone 8-7 in Big East play. On the road, the Wildcats are 4-6 this season.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 road games, Villanova has gone 4-6. In their most recent road game, they lost to Butler by a score of 72-62. This season, they have been the underdog in seven games, going 2-5.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Villanova has gone 3-3-1 vs. the spread. On the road, the Wildcats have an ATS record of 4-5-1 this year and their last three road games vs. the spread have resulted in a 1-1-1 mark. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Villanova is just 3-6-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Villanova games is 10-15-1. The average over/under line in their games is 139.4 and the average score is 138.2 points. So far, 16 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line of 133.5. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 130 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 1-2.</p><p>The Villanova offense is coming off a game where they scored 72 points against Butler. They posted a field goal percentage of 49% and connected on 10 threes. On the offensive front, the Wildcats have a season-long field goal percentage of 42%, ranking 316th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 221st in terms of percentage and 31st in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Wildcats' defense is ranked 35th in the country at 65.9 points per contest. So far, the Villanova defense is giving up an average of 7.0 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 9.1 times per game (367th).</p><h3>Can the Huskies Offense Score Enough at Home?</h3><p>Connecticut enters this game with a record of 24-3, including a perfect 16-0 mark at home. They have won their last 16 games at home, and their average margin of victory at home this season is +24.1 points per game. On the year, they have been favored in 26 of their 27 games, going 24-2 in those matchups.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Huskies lost to Creighton by a score of 85-66. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone a perfect 10-0, and they are 5-0 in their last five games at home. For the season, their average scoring margin at home is +24.1 points per game.</p><p>As the favorite this season, UConn has gone 15-10-1 vs. the spread and is 9-7 ATS at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Huskies are 6-4 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Connecticut games is 15-12. Today's over/under line of 133.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this season (145.4). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 149 points.</p><p>The Connecticut offense is coming off a game where they scored 66 points against Creighton. They posted a field goal percentage of 44.1% and connected on 3 threes. The top scorer for the Huskies was Tristen Newton with 27 points, while Donovan Clingan also added 12 to the scoreboard.</p><p>Connecticut's defense has been playing well, ranking 19th nationally, with 64.5 points allowed per game. Connecticut's three-point defense is currently 53rd in the country at 6.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.3% of their shots vs. Connecticut.</p>

Villanova Wildcats vs Connecticut Huskies Betting Pick & Prediction 2/24/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Mocs and Bisons face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bisons are hosting the game at Allen Arena in Nashville, TN. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and the Bisons are the home favorites against the Mocs in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>CHATTANOOGA MOCS VS LIPSCOMB BISONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Lipscomb Bisons -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Allen Arena at 12:00 ET on Wednesday, November 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LIPSCOMB BISONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-65 in favor of the Bisons.</li><li>Not only will Lipscomb pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Chattanooga Find a Way to Win on the Road?</h3><p>Chattanooga, who is undefeated at 4-0, will be taking on Lipscomb today. In their last five games on the road, which includes last year, Chattanooga has a record of 3-2. As of today's game, Chattanooga holds a 3-1 record against the spread. Taking into account their previous games, including those from last season, Chattanooga is 6-3 vs. the spread in their last ten games.</p><p>Chattanooga comes in with an over/under record of 1-3-0 through four games, with their games averaging a combined 136.8 points per game so far. Over the course of the last five games, the Mocs' games have averaged 74 points per game, along with an over/under record of 2-3.</p><p>The Mocs' offense wrapped up their last game with 72 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 76.5 points per contest. Sam Alexis was the leading scorer for the Mocs, putting up 18 points. In addition, Honor Huff contributed 18 points.</p><p>The Mocs' defense is presently ranked 40th nationally, allowing an average of 63.8 points per contest. Chattanooga's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Southeast Missouri State offense to knock down 52% of their shots on their way to putting up 56 points.</p><h3>Do the Bisons Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Lipscomb is set to play their 7th game of the season, with a 4-2 record. In their previous ten home games, including last year, Lipscomb has gone 6-4. Prior to today's game, Lipscomb holds a 4-2 ATS record. In their last five games, the team has gone 2-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>Lipscomb's games have, on average, featured 160.3 points per game leading to an over/under record of 5-1-0. Their average over/under line is currently 148.8 points so far. Looking at the Bisons' last three games, their over/under record is 1-1 with their games averaging 93 points per game.</p><p>Lipscomb's offense is coming off a strong performance vs. Wofford, finishing the game with a total of 85 points. Their season average is now 84.5 points per game. The team's top scorer is Derrin Boyd, who comes into today's matchup with an average of 17.4, while A.J McGinnis also maintains a PPG average of 12.8 leading up to the game.</p><p>The Bisons' defense is presently ranked 186th nationally, allowing an average of 77.0 points per contest. The Lipscomb defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 78 points and allowed Wofford to connect on 8 threes.</p>

Chattanooga Mocs vs Lipscomb Bisons Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/23

<p>From Fenway Park in Boston, we have the White Sox and Red Sox facing off in an AL matchup. This one gets started at 7:15 PM ET and is being televised by FOX. The Red Sox are the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -197, while the White Sox are +165. The over/under line is currently at 9 runs.</p>

<p>Chicago will be looking to pull off the upset with Garrett Crochet on the mound, while the Red Sox are starting Cooper Criswell. Boston is 71-70 this season, while the White Sox are 32-110 and are 5th in the AL Central. The Red Sox are currently 3rd in the AL East.</p><h3>CHICAGO WHITE SOX VS BOSTON RED SOX BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 9 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Fenway Park at 7:15 ET on Saturday, September 7th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE WHITE SOX VS RED SOX:</h3><ul><li>We have the Red Sox winning by a score of 6 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Red Sox to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 10 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Boston picked up a 3-1 win over the White Sox in the most recent game of this series. The Red Sox had a huge 7th inning, scoring all three of their runs. As for the White Sox, they scored their only run in the 4th. Heading into the game, the Red Sox were favored at -285 on the money line.</p>

<p>Nick Pivetta started for the Red Sox and picked up the win, going six innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with six strikeouts but issued three walks. On the other side, Davis Martin started for the White Sox and took the loss, giving up one earned run in six innings of work.</p>

<p>Rafael Devers went 2/4 with an RBI, while Ceddanne Rafaela also had a two-hit game and drove in two runs for Boston's offense. Xander Bogaerts scored two runs and stole a base for the Red Sox.</p><h3>White Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 32-110, the White Sox are 5th in the AL Central and trail the Guardians by 49.5 games. So far, they have really struggled against other AL Central teams, going 8-38 this year. Chicago has really struggled to close out series, as they are just 6-38-2 in series this year, and they have dropped 18 straight series.</p>

<p>At home, the White Sox are only 18-54 this year and have gone just 14-56 on the road. This season, they are 27-107 as the underdog, including 14-55 as the underdog on the road. So far, they have gone just 11-46 in day games and are 21-64 in night games.</p><p>When it comes to betting the run line on the Chicago White Sox, it's been a losing proposition this season. The White Sox are 57-85 against the run line, and they've been even worse on the road, going 28-42. Chicago has been a favorite in just eight games this season, going 5-3 against the run line in those contests. The White Sox have been outscored by an average of 2.1 runs per game this season.</p><p>Chicago White Sox games have averaged 8.2 runs per game this season, and their O/U record is 61-73. When the O/U line is set at 9 runs, their record is 11-15-3. Only 2.8% of their games have had O/U lines set at 9 runs, with 76.8% of their games having lower O/U lines.</p><p>Left-hander Garrett Crochet gets the start for the White Sox today as he faces the Red Sox on the road. Crochet has made 28 starts this year and has a record of 6-10 with a 3.61 ERA. In his last outing, he took the loss, going 3 1/3 innings and giving up one earned run on three hits. Before that, he had turned in three straight solid outings, giving up two earned runs or fewer in each. Crochet has 11 quality starts this year and is averaging 12.82 strikeouts per nine innings. For the season, he has 188 strikeouts.</p><p>For the White Sox to get their offense going, they will need a better performance from Andrew Vaughn, who is hitting just .188 over his last five games. Vaughn is the team's leader in home runs (16) and RBIs (60) but is batting just .236 for the season. Andrew Benintendi is also near the top of the White Sox home run leaderboard, but he is batting just .218 for the year.</p>

<p>Chicago's offense comes into the game as the league's worst scoring team, averaging just 3 runs per game. They also have the worst team on-base percentage in the league and have the worst slugging percentage in the league. As a team, the White Sox are batting just .220.</p><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Boston is 71-70 overall and trails the Orioles by 10.5 games in the AL East. Currently, they are in 3rd place in the division and have gone just 18-18 against other AL East teams. The Red Sox are coming off a loss in the series finale vs. the Rays but won the first two games of that series.</p>

<p>At home, the Red Sox are 32-38 this year and 39-32 on the road. As the favorite, the Red Sox are 38-31 and 33-39 as the underdog. They have dropped two straight series and have an overall series record of 21-18-6 this year.</p><p>The Red Sox are 25-45 against the run line at home this season, and their average run margin in those games is -0.6. They are 40-31 against the run line on the road, where their average run margin is +0.6. As the underdog, they are 40-32 against the run line, compared to 25-44 as the favorite. Their average run margin in wins is +3.9, compared to -4.0 in losses.</p><p>When the Red Sox play at home, the over/under line is set at 9 runs. Boston's games have averaged 9.5 runs per game this season, and their over/under record sits at 72-62. When the line is set at 9 runs, their record is 8-5-3. The over/under line has been set at 9 runs in 29.1% of their games this season.</p><p>Right-hander Cooper Criswell is getting the start for the Red Sox today as he faces the White Sox at home. He has made 16 starts this season and has a record of 5-4 with an ERA of 4.14. Criswell's WHIP for the season is 1.32, and he has only turned in one quality start this year. In his last outing, Criswell went 4 innings and didn't give up a run, finishing with a no-decision. Before that, he had given up at least one earned run in three straight outings. Criswell has finished with a no-decision in each of his last three outings.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Red Sox are averaging 4.7 runs per game, which is 10th in the league. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5 runs per contest. Overall, they are one of the league's top home run-hitting teams, and they also have the league's best team BABIP. As a team, they are batting .255, which is the 4th best mark in the MLB.</p>

<p>Jarren Duran comes into the game with a team-high 21 home runs and is batting .292 for the season. Over his last six games, he has gone 6/23. Rafael Devers is also having a great season at the plate, as he is batting .279 and has a team-high 81 RBIs. Devers also has 28 homers, which is 14th best in the league.</p>

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