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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blackhawks and Flyers. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on NBCS, and it's hosted by the Flyers at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Flyers as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Flyers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:</h3><ul><li>Looking at our projections, the Flyers are expected to take down the Blackhawks by a score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Flyers on the moneyline</li><li>The Flyers should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Can the Chicago Offense Score Enough on the Road?</h3><p>Chicago improved to 7-12-1 with a 4-2 road win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Blackhawks, who led 3-0 before the Ducks got on the board. Chicago's final goal came at 17:43 in the third period, and Anaheim added one more with just four seconds left.</p><p>Chicago's offense fired 29 shots on goal and netted 4 in their 4-2 win over the Ducks. Ryan Donato scored his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring for the Blackhawks, and Teuvo Teravainen followed with his 4th goal, which came on a power play.</p> <p>Connor Bedard contributed with two assists, bringing his total to 9 for the season. Taylor Hall also picked up an assist, now with 4 on the year. The Blackhawks scored twice in the 1st period, added another in the 2nd, and finished with a 4th goal in the 3rd period.</p><p>Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage in Chicago's 4-2 win over Anaheim. The Blackhawks' defense added 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Both goals they allowed came in the 3rd period, including one with just 4 seconds left.</p><h3>Can Philadelphia Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>Philadelphia’s record dropped to 8-10-2 after a 3-0 loss to the Bruins. The Flyers were underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score falling short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Defensively, the Flyers allowed goals in each period, with the Bruins’ final goal coming at 16:21 in the third period. Philadelphia’s offense struggled, managing just 20 shots on goal and failing to score.</p><p>Philadelphia's offense was held scoreless in their 3-0 loss to the Bruins, despite firing 20 shots on goal. The Flyers struggled with possession, giving away the puck 15 times.</p> <p>After being shut out, the Flyers' record now stands at 8-10-2. They were unable to capitalize on any power play opportunities, and none of their players found the net.</p><p>Defensively, the Flyers will look to bounce back after giving up the first goal at 13:28 of the first period and two more later in the game, including an empty-netter. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers' defense contributed 5 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

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<p>ESPN2 is covering the week 13 matchup between the SMU Mustangs and Virginia Cavaliers, set to kick off at 12:00 ET from Scott Stadium in Charlottesville. The over/under line is currently 58 points. The Mustangs are the heavy favorite at -9.5 points, and the money line odds have them at -343. SMU comes in with a 9-1 record, while Virginia is 5-5 on the season.</p><h3>SMU MUSTANGS VS VIRGINIA CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: SMU Mustangs -9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scott Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SMU MUSTANGS:</h3><ul><li>We have the SMU Mustangs winning this one by a score of 36 to 22</li><li>Not only do we have the SMU Mustangs winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -9.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 58 points</li></ul><h3>Will The SMU Mustangs Win As Road Favorites?</h3><p>With a 9-1 record, SMU heads into Week 13 against Virginia, ranked 15th in our power rankings. They have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible and a 36.4% shot at winning the Atlantic Coast. The Mustangs also have a 41.3% chance of making the playoff, the 13th best odds in the nation.</p> <p></p><p>SMU is 3-0 on the road and 4-1 at home this season. They’ve been favored in six of their ten games, going 5-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +17.5 points, and they are 5-3 against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 58 points. SMU’s games have an average over/under line of 53.9 points, and they’ve averaged 62.3 points per game. Their over/under record stands at 5-3, with an average margin of +8.0 points.</p><p>Heading into week 13, SMU’s offense ranks 6th in scoring, averaging 39.9 points per game. They are 28th in our offensive power rankings. The Mustangs have a strong rushing attack, averaging 197.4 yards per game on 39.2 attempts.</p> <p>Brashard Smith leads the ground game with 1,023 rushing yards, 12 touchdowns, and an average of 6 yards per carry. Quarterback Kevin Jennings has thrown for 2,198 yards with a passer rating of 107. SMU is 19th in third-down conversions, converting 46.1% of their attempts.</p><p>SMU’s defense has been strong against the run this season, ranking 10th nationally by allowing just 100.5 rushing yards per game. In their recent game against Boston College, they gave up 180 rushing yards on 43 attempts and allowed three rushing touchdowns. Through the air, SMU allowed 237 passing yards but also recorded an interception.</p><p></p><p>Opposing quarterbacks have completed just 54.4% of their passes against SMU, the 19th-lowest rate in the country. On average, SMU’s defense has faced 37.2 pass attempts per game, allowing 249.6 passing yards per game. Overall, they rank 37th in the nation, giving up 22.4 points per game.</p><h3>Are The Virginia Cavaliers Going Win In At Upset At Scott Stadium</h3><p>Virginia enters Week 13 with a 5-5 record, and they have a 39.5% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. At home, they are 1-3, while their road record stands at 3-2. The Cavaliers have been favored in five games this season, going 3-2 in those matchups.</p> <p></p><p>Against the spread, Virginia is 5-3-1, with a 3-1-1 record on the road and 2-2 at home. They are 2-2-1 ATS as the favorite and 3-1 as the underdog, with an average scoring margin of -2.7 points per game.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is set at 58 points. Virginia’s games have averaged 52.3 points, and their over/under record is 3-6, with an average line of 54.8 points this season.</p><p>Virginia’s offense ranks 85th in our power rankings heading into week 13, averaging 24.8 points per game. They are 29th in passing attempts, with Anthony Colandrea throwing for 2,017 yards and 12 touchdowns, though he has 11 interceptions and a passer rating of 79.</p> <p>Virginia is 48th in passing yards per game, and their third-down conversion rate is 35.1%, ranking 102nd nationally. Xavier Brown leads the rushing attack with 488 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, but has only one touchdown. Malachi Fields has 746 receiving yards and four touchdowns.</p><p>Virginia's defense has struggled this season, allowing 27.5 points per game. In their recent game against Notre Dame, they gave up 35 points, including three passing touchdowns, while allowing 450 total yards, with 236 yards on the ground.</p><p></p><p>Opposing quarterbacks have averaged a 90.5 passer rating against Virginia, throwing for 258 yards per game. On the ground, Virginia has allowed 143.9 rushing yards per game on 34.2 attempts.</p>

SMU Mustangs vs Virginia Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Raiders versus the Crimson? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Lavietes Pavilion in Cambridge, MA. Colgate is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference contest against Harvard. The game's over/under currently sits at 141.5 points.</p><h3>COLGATE RAIDERS VS HARVARD CRIMSON BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Harvard Crimson +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lavietes Pavilion at 7:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE HARVARD CRIMSON:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Crimson.</li><li>Not only will Harvard pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Raiders Chances in Cambridge</h3><h3>Colgate Raiders Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Raiders dropped their latest game on Monday, November 18th, falling 72-49 to NC State on the road. Colgate went into the game as +12.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Colgate trailed 40-22 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 27 points while allowing 32. The game’s total points of 121 fell well short of the O/U line of 149.5.</p><p>Colgate struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 49 points while shooting 33.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.1%, and they hit only 19.2% from beyond the arc, making 5 of 26 attempts.</p> <p>Ben Middlebrooks led the Raiders with 19 points in 16 minutes, shooting 62.5% from the floor. Marcus Hill added 17 points, hitting 60% of his shots, while Brandon Huntley-Hatfield contributed 11 points on 50% shooting.</p><p>Colgate's defense gave up 72 points in this one, allowing their opponent to shoot 44% from the field. The Raiders struggled to contain shots inside the arc, where they allowed 52% shooting on 40 attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Colgate's defense held their opponent to just 3 made threes on 14 attempts, a 21% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 21 of those attempts for 80%.</p><h3>Does Harvard Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?</h3><h3>Harvard Crimson Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Harvard faced a tough challenge on Sunday, November 17th, as they went on the road to take on the Colorado Buffaloes. The Crimson, who entered the game as +14.5 point underdogs, fell 88-66, failing to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 46-34 at halftime, Harvard was unable to close the gap in the second half, scoring 32 points while allowing 42. The total points for the game reached 154, going over the pre-game line of 143.</p><p>Harvard managed just 66 points in their last game, shooting 37.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%, with a 38.1% mark on two-point attempts and 37.5% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Andrej Jakimovski led the way with 20 points, while Elijah Malone added 16, shooting 55.6%. Javon Ruffin was efficient, hitting 4 of 5 shots, including 2 of 3 from three-point range.</p><p>Harvard's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 88 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 54% of their two-point attempts, going 20/37.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Harvard's defense couldn't contain the shooters, who connected on 47% of their threes, going 9/19. They also sent the other team to the line 25 times, where they made 21 free throws, shooting 84%. Harvard gave up 11 offensive rebounds as well.</p>

Colgate Raiders vs Harvard Crimson NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Beach? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, CA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 144.5 points, and Long Beach State is favored by -2.5 at home against Fresno State.</p><h3>FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS VS LONG BEACH STATE BEACH BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Long Beach State Beach -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Walter Pyramid at 5:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LONG BEACH STATE BEACH:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Beach.</li><li>Not only will Long Beach State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>No Pressure for Fresno State as Away Dogs</h3><p>Fresno State improved to 3-1 on the season with a 94-83 win over Prairie View A&M on Wednesday. The Bulldogs were -14 point favorites heading into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 177, which went over the pre-game O/U line of 156.</p> <p>Fresno State jumped out to a 53-36 lead by halftime, but they allowed Prairie View A&M to score 47 points in the second half while putting up 41 of their own. The Bulldogs will need to tighten up defensively moving forward.</p><p>Fresno State put up 94 points in their last game, shooting 48.6% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 58% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, shooting just 27.3% (6/22).</p> <p>Mor Seck and Jordan Tillmon led the way with 18 points each, with Seck adding 12 rebounds in just 19 minutes. Mykell Robinson also had a strong performance, shooting 77.8% from the field and contributing 10 rebounds and 8 assists.</p><p>Fresno State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 48% from the field. The Bulldogs had a tough time defending inside, as they allowed 29 two-point field goals on 50 attempts, a 58% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Fresno State held their opponent to 27% shooting, with just 6 threes made on 22 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 18 free throws at a 72% rate. The Bulldogs also gave up 16 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Beach Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Long Beach State Beach Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Long Beach State faced a tough challenge on Wednesday, November 20th, as they went on the road to take on Gonzaga. The Beach entered the game as +34.5 point underdogs, but they were unable to cover the spread, losing 84-41.</p> 

<p>After trailing 40-24 at halftime, Long Beach State struggled even more in the second half, scoring just 17 points while allowing 44. The total points for the game ended at 125, falling short of the 150.5-point over/under line.</p><p>Long Beach State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 41 points on 31.5% shooting from the field. They connected on only 2 of 20 three-point attempts, shooting 10% from beyond the arc, and their effective field goal percentage was 33.3%.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Beach hit just 5 of 11 attempts, shooting 45.5%. They recorded 12 offensive rebounds and 6 assists. Graham Ike and Khalif Battle each scored 15 points, with Devin Askew and Braden Huff adding 12 points apiece.</p><p>Long Beach State's defense gave up 84 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 20 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 55% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition hit 9 of 27 threes, shooting 33%. Long Beach State also sent them to the line 24 times, where they made 17 free throws, or 70%. Defensively, Long Beach State gave up 15 offensive rebounds.</p>

Fresno State Bulldogs vs Long Beach State Beach NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Planning on watching today's Bearcats and Yellow Jackets game? Catch the action at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, GA, as the Yellow Jackets hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ACC. Cincinnati is favored by -8 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 150 points.</p><h3>CINCINNATI BEARCATS VS GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets +8</p><p>This game will be played at McCamish Pavilion at 2:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Yellow Jackets.</li><li>Not only will Georgia Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Is a Road Win Possible for the Bearcats?</h3><p>Cincinnati improved to 4-0 on the season with a 76-60 road win over Northern Kentucky on Tuesday. The Bearcats, who were -14 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> <p>Leading 32-28 at halftime, Cincinnati pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Norse 44-32. The game’s total points of 136 fell just under the O/U line of 138.</p><p>Cincinnati's offense was clicking in their last game, shooting 53.4% from the field and hitting 50% of their threes (11/22). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.1%, and they finished with 19 assists.</p> <p>Simas Lukosius led the way, hitting 6 of 9 shots from deep, while Sam Vinson added 16 points. Dillon Mitchell also shot 6 of 9, contributing 12 points and 6 rebounds.</p><p>Despite giving up 15 offensive rebounds, Cincinnati's defense held their opponent to 60 points on 42% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 made two-point shots on 47 attempts, a 46% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Cincinnati limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 14 attempts, holding them to 28% shooting. They also sent them to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made 4, shooting 50%.</p><h3>Do the Yellow Jackets Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><h3>Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Georgia Tech dropped their recent game against Georgia, falling 77-69 at home on Friday. Entering as +2 point underdogs, the Yellow Jackets not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 146, which was under the 155.5-point O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 27-19 at halftime, Georgia Tech's offense came alive in the 2nd half, scoring 50 points. However, they also allowed 50 points in the 2nd half, preventing a comeback.</p><p>Georgia Tech's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.5% from the field and 26.1% from beyond the arc, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 41.3%. They managed to score 69 points, with Lance Terry leading the way, shooting 63.6% from the field and hitting 2 of 5 from deep.</p> <p>Silas Demary Jr. also had a strong performance, shooting 60% overall and grabbing 7 rebounds. The Yellow Jackets connected on 77.3% of their free throws, while recording 10 offensive rebounds and 11 assists as a team.</p><p>Georgia Tech's defense held their opponent to 77 points, despite giving up 17 free throws. They allowed 23 field goals on 63 attempts, for a 36% shooting percentage.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Georgia Tech limited their opponent to 6 threes on 23 attempts, a 26% shooting rate. They also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p>

Cincinnati Bearcats vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bears and Golden Griffins. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Golden Griffins at Koessler Athletic Center in Buffalo, NY. Get ready to place your bets! Brown is the -8.5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Canisius. The over/under for the game is set at 142.5 points.</p><h3>BROWN BEARS VS CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Canisius Golden Griffins +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Koessler Athletic Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CANISIUS GOLDEN GRIFFINS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Golden Griffins.</li><li>Not only will Canisius pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Bears Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><h3>Brown Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Brown improved to 3-1 on the season with an 89-70 win over Sacred Heart on Sunday. The Bears, who were -8.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.</p> 

<p>Brown led 39-35 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, scoring 50 points while holding Sacred Heart to 35. The game’s total points of 159 went over the O/U line of 146.</p><p>Brown's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 89 points with a field goal percentage of 56.4% and an effective field goal percentage of 69.1%. They connected on 46.9% of their three-point attempts, hitting 15 of 32 from deep, and were even better inside, shooting 69.6% on two-pointers.</p> <p>Alexander Lesburt Jr. led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 of 10 from three-point range. Kino Lilly Jr. added 20 points and 6 assists, while Landon Lewis was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6 and grabbing 11 rebounds. Brown also dished out 27 assists as a team.</p><p>Even with Brown giving up 70 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opposition to shoot 56% from the field, including 69% on two-point attempts. The Bears also gave up 15 threes, with the other team hitting 46% from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Brown sent their opponents to the line 18 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 66%. The Bears managed to limit second-chance opportunities, giving up just 6 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Canisius?</h3><p>Canisius faced a tough challenge on Tuesday, falling 108-37 to Maryland on the road. Entering the game as +31 point underdogs, the Golden Griffins not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 145, exceeding the pre-game O/U line of 138.</p> <p>Maryland dominated from the start, leading 59-14 at halftime. Canisius managed 23 points in the 2nd half but allowed 49, leading to the lopsided final score.</p><p>Canisius struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 37 points on 25.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 29.1%, and they hit only 20% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-25 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Golden Griffins managed just 5 offensive rebounds and 5 assists in the game. Julian Reese was a bright spot, scoring 20 points on 8-of-9 shooting and grabbing 12 rebounds in 19 minutes of action.</p><p>Canisius had a tough time defensively, giving up 108 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 54% from the field. Inside the arc, they struggled, with the other team hitting 73% of their two-point shots, going 30/41.</p> <p>From three-point range, Canisius held their opponent to 29% shooting, with 9 threes made on 31 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 21 of those for 84%. Canisius gave up 16 offensive rebounds as well.</p>

Brown Bears vs Canisius Golden Griffins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

<p>ESPN is covering the season opener between the Arizona Wildcats and the New Mexico Lobos, set for 10:30 ET on Saturday, August 31st, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson. Arizona is favored by -30.5 points, with the over/under line at 53.5 points. This is the first game of the season for both teams, and the money line odds stand at -10000 for Arizona and +3000 for New Mexico.</p><h3>NEW MEXICO LOBOS VS ARIZONA WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona Wildcats -30.5</p><p>This game will be played at Arizona Stadium at 10:30 ET on Saturday, August 31st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ARIZONA WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Arizona Wildcats winning this one by a score of 45 to 12</li><li>Not only do we have the Arizona Wildcats winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -30.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 53.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The New Mexico Lobos Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>Heading into the season, New Mexico is 117th in our power rankings, with a 25.9% chance of being bowl-eligible. Our projections give them just a 1.3% chance of winning the Mountain West. Last season, the Lobos finished with a 4-8 record, going 2-4 on the road and 2-4 at home. They were the underdog in 10 of their 12 games.</p><p></p><p>The futures market has New Mexico as a +27000 long shot to win the Mountain West, placing them 12th out of 12 teams. Their odds to make it to the Mountain West Conference title game are +9000, giving them a 1% chance, which aligns with our projections.</p><p>Devon Dampier, who threw for 525 yards and six touchdowns last season, is the top returning quarterback for the New Mexico Lobos. Overall, the Lobos' passing game averaged 217.9 yards per game, ranking 82nd in the country. Last season, New Mexico's offense was more focused on the ground, where they ranked 8th in rushing yards per attempt and averaged 193.6 rushing yards per game (38th). The Lobos also ranked 58th in the nation in scoring, putting up 27.2 points per game.</p><p></p><p>Andrew Henry, who rushed for 326 yards last season, is the top returning running back for the Lobos. They have also added Eli Sanders, who ran for 477 yards at Iowa State. Caleb Medford, who caught two touchdowns and had 551 receiving yards last season, is the top returning wide receiver for New Mexico.</p><p>New Mexico's defense struggled last season, allowing 35.1 points per game. They had a tough time stopping the run, giving up 176 rushing yards per game, which ranked 131st in the nation. In the passing game, the Lobos allowed 234.3 yards per game, placing them 111th in college football. Opposing quarterbacks had a passer rating of 112.3 while completing 61.4% of their passes against New Mexico.</p><h3>Are The Arizona Wildcats Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Arizona is currently 24th in our power rankings, with an 86.4% chance of being bowl-eligible this season. Last year, the Wildcats finished with a 10-3 overall record, going 5-2 on the road and 5-1 at home. They were 4-2 as the underdog and 6-1 as the favorite. This season, they have an 11.5% chance of winning the Big 12, according to our projections.</p><p></p><p>In the futures market, the Wildcats are listed at +1200 to win the Big 12, giving them an 8% chance, which is 6th best in the conference. Their odds to make it to the Big 12 Championship game are +425, with an implied probability of 19%, placing them 7th in the conference.</p><p>Arizona's offense was effective last season, averaging 34.6 points per game, thanks in part to their success on third down, where they converted 49.1% of their chances (5th in the country). The Wildcats also ranked 20th in passing yards per game, with Noah Fifita returning after throwing for 2,869 yards and 25 touchdowns last season. He finished with a passer rating of 115.8 and completed 72.4% of his passes. Arizona also ranked 9th in passing yards per game, averaging 308.3 yards per contest.</p><p></p><p>Jacory Croskey-Merritt joins the Wildcats' backfield after rushing for 1,174 yards and 17 touchdowns last season at New Mexico. Arizona is also looking to Tetairoa McMillan, who finished with 1,402 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns last season, and added Reymello Murphy from Old Dominion to their receiving corps.</p><p>Arizona's defense was effective against the run last season, holding opponents to just 118.5 rushing yards per game, which ranked 38th nationally. However, they struggled in the secondary, allowing 239.7 passing yards per game, placing them 122nd in the country. Overall, the Wildcats allowed 21.1 points per game, which was 25th best in college football last season.</p>

New Mexico Lobos vs Arizona Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 8/31/24

<p>Houston heads to Oakland Coliseum on Friday night to start a three-game series against the A’s, so we’re taking a closer look at this AL West showdown to get you the best Astros vs. Athletics betting pick and odds.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>The Astros opened as firm favorites on <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada/">Bovada Sportsbook</a>. They already swept a three-game series at Oakland Coliseum in 2022 and are undefeated in five straight meetings with the Athletics.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>The Astros won three series in a row&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>The Houston Astros outlasted the Kansas City Royals 5-2 on Thursday afternoon to clinch a four-game home set and win their third consecutive series. It was the Astros’ ninth victory in ten games, as they improved to 54-28 on the season.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Houston has scored four or more runs in seven straight outings while posting a .958 OPS. The Astros are slashing an excellent .257/.343/.490 with 28 home runs and 23 doubles in the last couple of weeks and 467 at-bats.&nbsp; On the pitching side of things, they’ve compiled a sparkling 2.78 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and .169 opposing batting average over the last 14 games (11-3 record).&nbsp;</p>



<p>Jose Urquidy will take the mound Friday and meet the A’s for the first time this season. He’s 7-3 with a 4.15 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 15 starts (80.1 innings) in 2022. Urquidy hasn’t been sharp for most of the season, but the 27-year-old righty has impressed in his previous three outings, allowing just three runs on seven hits across 19 frames while punching out 16.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>The Athletics just upset the Blue Jays&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>The 28-56 Oakland Athletics are sitting bottom of the AL West, holding the worst record in the majors. Still, the A’s just won a three-game home series against the Toronto Blue Jays. After beating Toronto 5-1 as +230 dogs and 5-3 at +145 moneyline odds, Oakland suffered a tough 2-1 defeat in Wednesday’s closer.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The rebuilding A’s are 5-9 in their previous 14 outings, scoring 47 runs on a poor .219/.281/.335 slash line. At least, they’ve registered a solid 3.55 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and .217 opposing batting average in that stretch.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Paul Blackburn will toe the slab Friday and face the Astros for the second time in 2022. He was charged for a loss in a 5-1 home defeat against Houston on May 30, surrendering four earned runs on five hits through 6.2 innings of work. The 28-year-old right-hander is 6-3 with a firm 2.90 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in 16 starts (87 frames) this season.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Trends</strong><strong>:</strong></p>



<p><strong>Houston:&nbsp;</strong></p>



<ul><li>9-1 in the last ten games overall&nbsp;</li><li>4-1 in the last five games on the road&nbsp;</li><li>9-3 in Jose Urquidy’s last 12 starts&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Oakland:</strong></p>



<ul><li>0-5 in the last five games against Houston&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>3-7 in the last ten games overall&nbsp;</li><li>4-16 in the last 20 games at home&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p><strong>Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics Pick&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>The in-form Astros should dominate the Athletics, who have only six hits and .574 OPS in 37 at-bats against Jose Urquidy. On the other side, the current Astros lineup owns 15 hits and .715 OPS in 59 at-bats versus Paul Blackburn.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Both bullpens have done a great job in the last ten days, so I’m expecting the Astros’ offense to make the difference. Houston’s relievers have a 1.78 ERA and 2.95 FIP in their last 25.1 innings pitched, while the Athletics ‘pen holds a 2.48 ERA and 3.11 FIP in its last 29 frames of work.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Take Houston Astros&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p><strong>The Total:</strong></p>



<p>The under is 6-0 in Oakland’s last six outings and 2-1 in the first three meetings of the season between the A’s and Astros, while the total has gone over in five of Houston’s previous seven games overall.&nbsp;</p>



<p>If both bullpens continue to pitch well, we shouldn’t get a high-scoring affair. You never know with Oakland’s relievers, and the Astros are swinging a hot bat at the moment, so the visitors to win would be my best Astros vs. Athletics pick.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Pick: Go under&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics Odds, Pick, Prediction 7/8/22

<img class="alignleft wp-image-599031" src="http://bangthebook.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/first-5-innings-icon.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" />First five inning betting has really grown in popularity in recent years. Instead of <a href="/mlb-money-line-betting-tips/">betting the money line</a>, <a href="/betting-mlb-totals/">total</a>, or <a href="/betting-mlb-run-lines/">run line</a> for all nine innings of a game, bettors can decide to bet the first five innings of a game.

In that scenario, <strong>bets are graded the same as the full game, just with a shorter number of innings.</strong>

Perhaps bettors got tired of bullpens blowing games or they realized that there were more advantageous opportunities with this form of betting, but this really is a betting option that has gotten a lot more traction.
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 	<li>Lines are set for favorites and underdogs</li>
 	<li>Overs and unders are available</li>
 	<li>The bet is graded based on the first five innings of play</li>
 	<li>The full game favorite is going to be the favorite for the first five innings bets as well.</li>
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<h2>Why First Five Bets are Popular</h2>
One of the advantages to this style of betting is that the <strong>starting pitchers are generally going to be the only pitchers to perform</strong> in the first five innings, unless they have a really bad day or get hurt. The managers decide which bullpen pitchers will be used and bettors have no way to handicap those players because they don't know who will pitch.

<strong>Because we know the starting pitchers, we can home in more on what we expect out of them</strong>. That allows us the ability to have a better idea of what to plan is for during the game and also bet the game accordingly.
<h2>Differences in Odds When Betting MLB First Five Innings</h2>
Usually, there won't be big differences in the full game line and the first five line.

A great starting pitcher on a bad team may get more respect in the first five innings, but that bad team is still likely to be an underdog against a better team. The favorite may be a bigger favorite with a top starting pitcher on the mound, but usually the lines are very close.
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 	<li>A -125 favorite may be more like a -135 favorite on the first five innings money line. A +140 underdog may be more like +135 or +130 depending on the pitcher. For the most part, the lines will be in the same range.</li>
 	<li>Totals are going to be about half of the full game total, but usually with half of a run added to the line. A total of 8 will have a first five innings total of 4 with extra juice or maybe 4.5. After all, five innings are more than half of a regulation nine-inning game.</li>
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<h2>Final thoughts on Betting MLB First Five Innings</h2>
There are few annoyances greater in this business than a bullpen blowing a lead, whether it is for the favorite or the dog. First five betting mostly takes this out of the equation. That being said, starting pitchers can certainly blow a lead to cost a first five bet in the middle innings.

In another <a href="http://bangthebook.com/mlb/mlb-betting/">MLB article here at BangTheBook</a>, you can read about starting pitchers and the <a href="https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/28506/baseball-therapy-is-there-a-times-through-the-order-penalty/">Times Through the Order penalty</a>, which is a big deal when it comes to first five betting.

Keep this betting option in mind as an alternative to betting full game money lines and totals because it can be very profitable and can have more edges.

Handicapping MLB First Five Inning Bet

<p>Thursday's matchup between the White Sox and Rangers gets started at 2:35 PM ET from Globe Life Field in Arlington. NBCS is carrying this one on TV, and the Rangers are the heavy favorites on the money line at -262. The White Sox are +216 on the money line, and they are 27-77 this season and 5th in the AL Central.</p>

<p>Chicago comes into the game on a 10-game losing streak, and they will be sending Jonathan Cannon to the mound vs. Max Scherzer for the Rangers. Scherzer is 50-52 this season and 3rd in the AL West.</p><h3>CHICAGO WHITE SOX VS TEXAS RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Globe Life Field at 2:35 ET on Thursday, July 25th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE WHITE SOX VS RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Rangers winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the White Sox 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 Texas in the last game of this series, as the Rangers took down the White Sox by a score of 10-2. The Rangers offense only had three more hits than the White Sox and struck out 13 times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were favored at -285 on the money line.</p>

<p>Chicago actually got on the board first in this game, scoring one run in the top of the 2nd. The Rangers responded with one run in the bottom of the 2nd and took the lead for good with two more runs in the 5th. From there, they blew the game open with six runs in the 8th.</p>

<p>Nathan Eovaldi pitched well for the Rangers in this one, going seven innings and giving up just two hits and two earned runs. He finished the game with 10 strikeouts and picked up a win. Chris Flexen had a rough outing for the White Sox, taking the loss.</p><h3>White Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 27-77, the White Sox are 5th in the AL Central, trailing the Guardians by 35.5 games. Chicago has dropped ten straight games, and they are just 8-28 against other teams in the AL Central. The White Sox have really struggled on the road, going 10-43 compared to 17-34 at home.</p>

<p>Chicago has really struggled as the underdog this season, going 22-74. As for their time as the favorite, the White Sox are just 5-3. So far, they have struggled in day games, going 11-36, and they are 16-41 in night games. The team's overall series record is 6-25-2, and they have dropped five straight series.</p><p>Despite their overall losing record against the run line, the White Sox have been a solid bet at home, going 24-27. They have been a little worse on the road, going 22-31. They have been a good bet as the favorite, going 5-3, but have struggled when they are the underdog, going 41-55.</p><p>Today's game between the Chicago White Sox and Texas Rangers has an over/under line of 8 runs. The White Sox have played 100 games this season, and their games have averaged 8.1 runs per game. Their over/under record for the season is 45-55, and their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs. When the line has been set at 8 runs, their over/under record is 10-9-1. The White Sox have had 47 games with over/under lines set higher than 8 runs, which accounts for 45.2% of their games. They have had 37 games with over/under lines set lower than 8 runs, which accounts for 35.6% of their games.</p><p>Jonathan Cannon gets the start for the White Sox today as he faces the Rangers on the road. So far this season, he has made nine starts and three of them have been quality starts. Cannon's ERA for the season is 4.58, and his record is 1-4. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up four earned runs in six innings of work. Looking back at his last three outings, Cannon has given up at least one home run in each of them. His ERA on the road is 13.7 compared to 3.29 at home.</p><p>Chicago's offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, as they are last in the MLB in both on-base percentage and OPS. As a team, they are averaging just 3.1 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the league. This lack of offense has been a problem both at home and on the road, as they are 29th in both categories.</p>

<p>Paul DeJong has been the White Sox's top power threat this season, as his 17 home runs is 13th in the league. However, he is batting just .220 this season. Andrew Vaughn leads the team with 44 RBIs and is 3rd on the team with 11 homers. Vaughn is also on a three-game hitting streak and has gone 6/25 in his last seven games.</p><h3>Rangers Records & Stats</h3><p>Texas is 50-52 overall and 3rd in the AL West, trailing the Astros by three games. The Rangers have won four straight games, and they are currently leading their series vs. the White Sox, 3-0. So far, they have gone 13-16 in AL West matchups.</p>

<p>As the home team, the Rangers are 28-23 this year and 22-29 on the road. Texas has won four straight games at home, and they are 23-15 as the home favorite this year. As the favorite overall, the Rangers are 32-23.</p><p>When the Rangers are at home, they have a run line record of 23-28, and their average run margin is +0.1. They have a run line record of 45-57 overall. They have a run line record of 25-22 as the underdog and 20-35 as the favorite. Their average run margin in winning games is +4.0, and their average run margin in losing games is -3.7. They have a run line win streak when favored of 1.</p><p>When the Texas Rangers play at home, the over/under line is set at 8 runs. Their games have averaged 8.5 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 41-57. When the line is set at 8 runs, their over/under record is 6-11-2. Overall, 64.7% of their games have had over/under lines set at over 8 runs.</p><p>Max Scherzer gets the start for the Rangers today and will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Orioles. In that start, he took the loss, going just 2 innings and giving up 4 earned runs. Looking back over his last four starts, Scherzer has finished with a no-decision in three straight outings. His ERA for the season is 3.99, along with a record of 1-3. Scherzer has made two quality starts this year and is averaging 7.36 strikeouts per nine innings. For the season, he has allowed 5 homers. At home, his ERA is 7.42 compared to 3.22 on the road.</p>
<p>Over his last 10 games, Marcus Semien has been swinging a hot bat for the Rangers, going 13/36 with two homers. Semien is also on a four-game hitting streak. For the season, he is batting .244 with 14 homers, which is 3rd on the team. Semien's 52 RBIs are the best mark on the team.</p>

<p>Corey Seager and Adolis Garcia are 1-2 on the Rangers home run leaderboard, with 19 and 17 homers, respectively. Seager is also batting .269 for the season and has gone 9/34 in his last 10 games. Garcia comes into the game with a season-long batting average of just .212.</p>

Chicago White Sox vs Texas Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 7/25/24