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<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Jaguars versus the Chanticleers? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Alabama A&M Event Center in Huntsville, AL. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Coastal Carolina as the -2.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 139 points.</p><h3>IU INDY JAGUARS VS COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Alabama A&M Event Center at 5:00 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 81-67 in favor of the Chanticleers.</li><li>Not only will Coastal Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Jaguars Grab a Win in Huntsville?</h3><p>The Jaguars faced a tough road matchup against Iowa State on Monday, losing 87-52. Entering the game as +34.5 point underdogs, they not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 139, just under the O/U line of 145.</p> <p>Trailing 49-29 at the half, the Jaguars struggled to find their footing in the 2nd half, scoring only 23 points while allowing 38. It was a challenging outing for IU Indy, who will look to regroup after this loss.</p><p>In their latest game, the Jaguars managed just 52 points, shooting 34.6% from the field and 32.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.3%, and they hit 77.8% of their free throws, going 7-for-9 from the line.</p> <p>Offensively, they recorded 9 assists and 6 offensive rebounds. Curtis Jones led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 threes, while Tamin Lipsey added 17 points and 3 assists. Joshua Jefferson was perfect from the field, going 7-for-7 with 10 rebounds and 4 assists.</p><p>IU Indy Jaguars struggled defensively, giving up 87 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 64% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 24 of 37 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Jaguars held their opponent to 28% shooting, as they went 7/25 from three-point range. IU Indy also sent the other team to the line 24 times, where they converted 18 free throws for 75%. The Jaguars gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Chanticleers Make it Happen at Home?</h3><p>Coastal Carolina's season continued with a 71-53 home loss to Jacksonville State on Sunday, November 17th. The Chanticleers entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 124, falling short of the 133.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Coastal Carolina struggled early, trailing 38-21 at halftime. Although they scored 32 points in the 2nd half, they couldn’t close the gap, allowing 33 points from Jacksonville State after the break.</p><p>Coastal Carolina struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 53 points with a field goal percentage of 35.8%. They hit 34.8% from three-point range, connecting on 8 of 23 attempts, and managed only 7 of 14 from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Jaron Pierre Jr. was a bright spot, scoring 31 points on 11 of 19 shooting, including 2 of 4 from beyond the arc. Koree Cotton added 13 points, hitting 5 of 8 shots, while Noah Amenhauser and Denzel Hines each contributed 11 points and 8 rebounds.</p><p>Despite giving up 71 points, Coastal Carolina's defense held their opponent to just 35% shooting from the field, with 19 made baskets on 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they limited their opponent to 11/30 shooting, or 36%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Coastal Carolina allowed 8 made threes on 23 attempts, a 34% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 7, shooting 50%. Coastal Carolina gave up 6 offensive rebounds.</p>

IU Indy Jaguars vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Trailblazers and Runnin' Utes. The game is starting at 5:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Runnin' Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 155.5 points, and Utah is favored by -24.5 vs. Utah Tech.</p><h3>UTAH TECH TRAILBLAZERS VS UTAH RUNNIN' UTES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Tech Trailblazers +24.5</p><p>This game will be played at Jon M. Huntsman Center at 5:30 ET on Friday, November 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH TECH TRAILBLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 84-65 in favor of the Runnin' Utes.</li><li>Even though we have Utah winning straight-up, we like Utah Tech at +24.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 155.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 149 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Trailblazers Grab a Win in Salt Lake City?</h3><h3>Utah Tech Trailblazers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Utah Tech fell to Wyoming 86-69 on Saturday, November 16th, in an away game where they entered as +10.5 point underdogs. The Trailblazers not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 42-28 at halftime, Utah Tech scored 41 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44. The game’s total points reached 155, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 145.</p><p>Utah Tech struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 35.6% from the field and 20% from three-point range (5/25). Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, and they managed only 4 assists as a team.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Trailblazers hit 22 of 31 attempts (71%) and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds. Kobe Newton led the way with 19 points and 4 assists, while Tennessee Rainwater added 16 points, shooting 62.5% from the field.</p><p>Utah Tech's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 54% of their two-point attempts, with 24 makes on 44 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Utah Tech held their opponent to 35% shooting, with just 5 threes made on 14 attempts. However, they sent them to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 23 for 74%. Utah Tech also gave up 16 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Runnin' Utes Win at Jon M. Huntsman Center?</h3><p>Utah dropped to 2-2 on the season after a 78-73 loss to Mississippi State on Sunday. The Utes were +7.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep things closer than expected, covering the spread. The total points for the game ended up at 151, just over the pre-game line of 149.</p> <p>Utah was in a strong position at halftime, leading 39-28, but they couldn’t hold on in the second half. The Bulldogs came out strong after the break, scoring 50 points, while the Utes managed 34 points in the second half.</p><p>Josh Hubbard led the way for Utah with 23 points, hitting 5 of 9 from beyond the arc at a 55.6% rate. Overall, he shot 50% from the field. KeShawn Murphy contributed 18 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, despite shooting just 41.7% from the floor.</p> <p>As a team, the Utes shot 45.2% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 51.6%. They made 9 of 28 threes, shooting 32.1% from deep, and hit just 57.1% of their free throws. Utah also recorded 15 assists and 10 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><p>Despite holding their opponent to 35% shooting from the field, the Utah Runnin' Utes gave up 78 points in their last game. They allowed 42% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team making 18 of 42 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Utah's defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 25 attempts, a 24% shooting performance. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 24 shots for 72%.</p>

Utah Tech Trailblazers vs Utah Runnin' Utes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/24

<p>Coming into this week 13 matchup, both the Syracuse Orange and UConn Huskies have 7-3 records on the season. The game is set for 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd, at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse and will be broadcast on ACCN. Syracuse is favored by -10.5 points, with the over/under line at 54.5 points. The money line odds are -413 for Syracuse and +317 for UConn.</p><h3>UCONN HUSKIES VS SYRACUSE ORANGE BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Syracuse Orange -10.5</p><p>This game will be played at JMA Wireless Dome at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SYRACUSE ORANGE:</h3><ul><li>We have the Syracuse Orange winning this one by a score of 38 to 24</li><li>Not only do we have the Syracuse Orange winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -10.5</li><li>Look for this game to go over the line of 54.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The UConn Huskies Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>UConn enters Week 13 against Syracuse with a 7-3 record, but they have no chance of winning the FBS Independents. They are, however, 100% bowl-eligible. The Huskies have been strong at home, going 5-1, but they are 1-2 on the road this season.</p> <p></p><p>UConn has been favored in six of their ten games, and they are undefeated as the favorite at 6-0. Their average scoring margin is +10.4 points per game, and they have a 5-3-1 record against the spread this season.</p> <p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 54.5 points. UConn’s games have averaged 53 points, with an average line of 48.4 points. They are 4-4-1 against the over/under, with eight games having lower lines than this week’s total.</p><p>UConn’s offense has leaned heavily on their run game, ranking 20th nationally with 204.5 rushing yards per game. They are 14th in rushing attempts, averaging 40.7 per game. Durell Robinson leads the team with 645 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns, and an impressive 6 yards per carry. The Huskies are scoring 31.7 points per game, placing them 30th in the country.</p> <p>Quarterback Joe Fagnano has thrown for 1,071 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions, with a passer rating of 117. UConn ranks 90th in passing yards per game, averaging 201.9. Skyler Bell leads the receiving corps with 646 yards and 4 touchdowns. UConn’s offense is ranked 110th in our power rankings heading into week 13.</p><p>UConn's defense has been a bright spot this season, ranking 31st nationally by allowing just 21.3 points per game. They’ve given up 142.5 rushing yards per game and 200.9 passing yards, with opposing quarterbacks posting a 71.7 passer rating, the 22nd-lowest in the country.</p><p></p><p>In their recent game against UAB, UConn allowed 23 points but held UAB to just 29 rushing yards. The secondary gave up 324 passing yards but also came away with two interceptions.</p><h3>Are The Syracuse Orange Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Syracuse enters Week 13 with a 7-3 record, but they have no chance of winning the Atlantic Coast. However, they are 100% bowl-eligible. The Orange are 2-2 on the road and 2-1 at home this season, and they rank 62nd in our CFB power rankings.</p> <p></p><p>Syracuse has been favored in three of their ten games this season, going 2-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +3.6 points per game, and they have a 3-4 record against the spread.</p> <p></p><p>Their over/under record is 2-4-1, with Syracuse games averaging 60 points. This week’s line is set at 54.5 points, slightly below their average over/under line of 54.8 points.</p><p>Syracuse’s offense is built around their passing game, leading the nation in both passing attempts and completions per game. They are third in passing yards, averaging 350.7 yards per game, and rank 29th in our offensive power rankings, scoring 31.8 points per game. They are 12th in third-down conversions, with a 47.8% success rate.</p> <p></p><p>Kyle McCord has thrown for 3,476 yards, completing 64% of his passes, with 24 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. His passer rating is 92. LeQuint Allen leads the rushing attack with 761 yards and 11 touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry. Trebor Pena has 736 receiving yards and five touchdowns on 71 catches.</p><p>Syracuse's defense has allowed an average of 28.2 points per game this season, including 25 points in their latest matchup against California. They gave up 391 total yards, with 166 rushing yards on 23 attempts and 225 yards through the air, while also forcing two interceptions.</p><p></p><p>Opponents have averaged 156.8 rushing yards per game against Syracuse, ranking 93rd nationally, and 201.5 passing yards per game. Quarterbacks have completed 66.1% of their passes and posted a passer rating of 93.1 against Syracuse’s defense.</p>

<p>ESPN+ is covering the South Alabama Jaguars vs. Louisiana Ragin Cajuns matchup, set for Saturday, November 16th, at 7:00 ET. The game will be played at Cajun Field in Lafayette. The Ragin Cajuns are the heavy favorite at -8.5 points, with the over/under line sitting at 58.5 points. Louisiana comes in with an 8-1 record, while South Alabama has gone 4-5 this season.</p><h3>SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS VS LOUISIANA RAGIN CAJUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Louisiana Ragin Cajuns -8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cajun Field at 7:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOUISIANA RAGIN CAJUNS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns winning this one by a score of 32 to 19</li><li>Not only do we have the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -8.5</li><li>We see this game finishing below the line of 58.5 points</li></ul><h3>Will The South Alabama Jaguars Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs</h3><p>South Alabama enters Week 12 against Louisiana with a 4-5 record, ranked 68th in our power rankings. They have a 67.9% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. On the road, they are 1-3, while their home record stands at 2-2.</p><p></p><p>The Jaguars have been favored in six of their nine games, going 2-4 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +10.8 points, and they are 3-5 against the spread this season.</p><p></p><p>This week’s over/under line is 58.5 points. South Alabama’s games have averaged 60.3 points, with their over/under record at 3-5 and an average line of 58.2 points.</p><p>South Alabama’s offense is averaging 35.6 points per game heading into week 12, placing them 20th in the nation. They are also 18th in rushing, with 214.1 yards per game. Fluff Bothwell leads the ground attack with 611 yards, 10 touchdowns, and an average of 6 yards per carry. Overall, South Alabama ranks 60th in our offensive power rankings.</p> <p>Quarterback Gio Lopez has thrown for 1,889 yards and has a passer rating of 107. He has completed 65.2% of his passes, with 14 touchdowns and just two interceptions. Jamaal Pritchett is the leading receiver, with 62 catches for 769 yards and seven touchdowns.</p><p>South Alabama's defense will look to bounce back after allowing 34 points in their recent 34-30 loss to Georgia Southern. They gave up 338 total yards, including 231 passing yards and three passing touchdowns, while holding Georgia Southern to 107 rushing yards.</p> <p></p><p>On the season, South Alabama ranks 50th nationally, giving up 24.8 points per game. They are 58th in rushing yards allowed at 132.9 yards per game. Opposing quarterbacks have averaged a passer rating of 84.9 and have completed 62.5% of their passes against South Alabama’s defense.</p><h3>Are The Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?</h3><p>Louisiana enters Week 12 with an 8-1 record, and they are 100% certain to be bowl-eligible. They have a 55.3% chance of winning the Sun Belt, and their playoff odds stand at 8.8%. The Ragin’ Cajuns are 4-0 on the road and 2-1 at home this season.</p><p></p><p>Louisiana’s ATS record is 4-3, with a 3-1 mark on the road and 1-2 at home. They’ve been favored in four games, going 2-2 against the spread as favorites. Their average scoring margin this season is +13.4 points per game.</p><p></p><p>The over/under line for this week is 58.5 points. Louisiana’s over/under record is 4-3, with their games averaging 57 points. Their average over/under line has been 58.8 points, with four games featuring higher lines and three lower than this week’s total.</p><p>Louisiana’s offense is averaging 35.2 points per game heading into week 12, placing them 23rd nationally. They rank 17th in our offensive power rankings. Quarterback Ben Wooldridge has thrown for 2,301 yards, completing 68.5% of his passes, with 17 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. His passer rating is 112.</p> <p>Louisiana ranks 8th in completion percentage, converting 50% of their third downs. They are 36th in passing yards, averaging 266.8 per game. On the ground, they average 191.8 rushing yards per game. Bill Davis leads the rushing attack with 585 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry.</p><p>Louisiana's defense is ranked 32nd in the nation, allowing 21.8 points per game. They’ve given up 165.8 rushing yards per game, ranking 114th, and 173 passing yards per game, which is the 25th-lowest in the country.</p> <p></p><p>In their recent game, Louisiana forced two interceptions and allowed 19 points. Arkansas State gained 401 total yards, including 209 rushing yards on 39 attempts and 192 passing yards.</p>

South Alabama Jaguars vs Louisiana Ragin Cajuns Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

<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>

<p>The Reds (67-61, 36-27 away) travel to take on the Diamondbacks (66-61, 32-31 home) in game one of this National League matchup. Brandon Williamson is getting the start for the Reds while Merrill Kelly is starting for the Diamondbacks. See who I like to pick up the win in today's Cincinnati Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks showdown at Chase Field.</p><h3>CINCINNATI REDS VS ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cincinnati Reds +1.5 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Field at 9:40 ET on Thursday, August 24th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CINCINNATI REDS:</h3><ul><li>Over their last five games on the road, Cincinnati is 3-2 against the runline.</li><li>In their last ten games as the underdog, the Reds have put together a runline record of 7-3.</li><li>Opponents are hitting just .200 against Brandon Williamson in his last four starts.</li></ul><h3>CINCINNATI REDS TRYING TO CLOSE GAP IN NL CENTRAL</h3><p>For the season, the Reds have put together a record of 67-61 and are 2nd in the NL Central, putting them 3.5 games out of first place. Cincinnati's overall series record sits at 18-17-5. On the road, they have gone 36-27 and 31-34 at home.</p><p><p>Brandon Williamson takes the mound for the Reds, boasting a 4-3 record. Through 17 appearances, he has posted a 4.46 ERA and 7.89 K/9 rate, as well as a 4.76 FIP and .300 OBP.</p></p><p>Brandon Williamson endured a tough outing in his last start, surrendering four earned runs and nine hits in 5 2/3 innings of work. Unfortunately, the Reds were unable to come away with the victory, falling 4-3 to the Blue Jays.</p><p>This season, the Reds are 9th in the league at 4.8 runs per game. Over their last ten games, they have a combined batting average of .232 (20th) leading to 4.2 runs per contest. Overall, they are generating 3.4 walks per game compared to 9 strikeouts. Cincinnati's on-base percentage of .327 has them 7th in the MLB.</p><p>The Reds will be without Jonathan India today due to injury, a significant absence considering his .251 batting average and .409 slugging percentage this season.</p><h3>WILL THE ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>The Diamondbacks will be looking for their 5th straight win in today's game and have an overall record of 66-61. At home, Arizona has put together a record of 32-31 while going 34-30 on the road. Currently, they are in 2nd place in the NL West.</p><p><p>Merrill Kelly will make his 23rd start of the season today, boasting a 10-5 record and 3.13 ERA. He has limited opposing hitters to a .288 OBP while striking out 134 batters and maintaining a 1.18 WHIP. On the road, he has been particularly effective with an ERA of 3.05 compared to 3.41 at home.</p></p><p>Merrill Kelly earned the win in Arizona's 6-4 triumph over San Diego last time out, despite allowing three runs on five hits.</p><p>Having gone deep 3 times in their last five games, the Diamondbacks are 8th in that span. At 4.7 runs per game, Arizona is 12th in the league. This figure has come on a team batting average of .254 while hitting a total of 140 home runs (17th).</p><p>Christian Walker has been a major offensive force for the Diamondbacks in 2023. The slugger leads the team with 28 home runs and 84 RBIs, while his season-long slugging percentage is an impressive .528.</p>

Cincinnati Reds vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Pick & Prediction 8/24/23