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<p>The Charlotte Hornets will host the Atlanta Hawks in a Southeast Division matchup. The Hornets come into the game on a two-game win streak, but are 12-41 on the season and 13th in the Eastern Conference. The Hawks are favored by six and are 24-30 overall, which puts them 10th in the East.</p>

<p>Tipoff is set for 7:00 ET at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. The game can be seen on BSSE. The over/under line for the game is 238 points.</p><h3>ATLANTA HAWKS VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Atlanta Hawks -6</p><p>This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, February 14th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ATLANTA HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-85 in favor of the Hawks.</li><li>Our projections have Trae Young finishing with Trae Young points, 3 rebounds and 11 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Hawks finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.4% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will Atlanta Win on the Road?</h3><p>Today, the Hawks are favored by 6 points on the road against the Hornets. This season, Atlanta has been favored in 29 of their 54 games, going 17-12 in those games.</p>

<p>On the road, the Hawks are 9-17 ATS compared to 8-20 ATS at home. Their straight-up road record is 11-15, and they are 24-30 overall (3rd in the Southeast Division, 10th in the East).</p>

<p>For the season, Atlanta has an O/U record of 30-24, and their games have averaged 245.7 points per game. Today's O/U line is set at 238, and their games have averaged 240.8 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Hawks lost to the Bulls by a score of 136-126. The O/U line for that game was 240.5, and Atlanta was favored by 4.5 points going into the game.</p>

<p>On the spread, the Hawks are 17-37 for the season and have failed to cover in their last two road games. As the favorite, their ATS record is 9-20 compared to 8-17 as the favorite.</p><p>Heading into their matchup with the Hornets, the Hawks are one of the NBA's most potent offenses, ranking 3rd in scoring at 121.7 points per game. In terms of pace, Atlanta is 3rd in the league with 101.6 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, the Hawks have been one of the league's best, ranking 7th in made threes per game. Overall, they are 23rd in field goal percentage.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Hawks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 64.8% of their games. In terms of free throws, Atlanta is 2nd in made free throws per game.</p><p>So far, the Hawks' defense is ranked 30th in the league at 123.9 points per contest. Opponents are hitting 58.1% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they're also connecting on 39.2% of their three-point attempts.</p><h3>Do the Hornets Have a Shot at a Home Win?</h3><p>Charlotte will be looking to extend their winning streak to three games today when they take on the Hawks. The Hornets are currently 12-41 on the season, which puts them 13th in the Eastern Conference.</p>

<p>As the underdog, Charlotte has gone 10-39 this season and is 19-28 against the spread as the underdog. Today, they are getting 6 points against Atlanta and have covered the spread in their last two games.</p>

<p>In their most recent game, the Hornets picked up a 111-102 win over the Pacers. They were 10-point underdogs going into the game. The O/U line for that game was 239.5 points.</p>

<p>This season, Charlotte has an average scoring differential of -9.6 points per game at home. Their ATS record at home is 11-15, and they have an O/U record of 19-28 at home.</p>

<p>On the season, the Hornets have an average over/under line of 228.2 points, which is lower than today's line of 238. Their games have averaged a combined 228.2 points per game.</p><p>At home, the Hornets are averaging 108.8 points per game, which is 29th in the league. Overall, they are 28th in scoring at 108.4 points per game. In terms of pace, Charlotte is 21st in the NBA at 98 possessions per game.</p>

<p>When it comes to shooting, the Hornets are 28th in field goal percentage at 46%. They are also 28th in true shooting percentage. From beyond the arc, Charlotte is 21st in three-point shooting at 36%.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Hornets have attempted the 11th most two-point field goals per game, but they are 28th in two-point shooting percentage at 51%. In terms of assists, Charlotte is 26th in the league with an average of 24.8 per game.</p><p>So far, the Hornets' defense is ranked 24th in the league at 119.8 points per contest. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Hornets are forcing 13.1 per game, which is 19th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 22nd in blocked shots at 4.7 per game.</p>

Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 2/14/24

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<p>The Fighting Hawks and Roadrunners are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Roadrunners will host the game at UTSA Convocation Center in San Antonio, TX. The odds for this non-conference game currently have UTSA as the -6.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 152.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS VS UTSA ROADRUNNERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Dakota Fighting Hawks +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at UTSA Convocation Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, December 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH DAKOTA FIGHTING HAWKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Roadrunners.</li><li>Even though we have UTSA winning straight-up, we like North Dakota at +6.5.</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>Are North Dakota Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>North Dakota Fighting Hawks Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>North Dakota fell to 3-7 on the season after an 80-57 loss to Utah Valley on Wednesday. The Fighting Hawks were +10.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 137, falling short of the over/under line of 147.</p> 

<p>North Dakota trailed 35-31 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring only 26 points while allowing 45. The Fighting Hawks will need to improve their second-half performances to turn their season around.</p><p>North Dakota struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 33.8% from the field and 31% from beyond the arc, finishing with 57 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, and they managed only 4 free throws, hitting 57.1% from the line.</p> <p>Treysen Eaglestaff led the team with 20 points, shooting 5/12 from three-point range. Carter Welling added 19 points, shooting 63.6% overall, while Amar Kuljuhovic was 6/7 from the field, contributing 13 points.</p><p>North Dakota's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 80 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 54% of their two-point attempts, going 20/37 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, North Dakota's defense allowed 13 threes on 30 attempts, a 43% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 9 times, where they hit 6 of their free throws.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored UTSA?</h3><h3>UTSA Roadrunners Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Roadrunners fell to 2-5 on the season after a 75-60 loss to Arkansas on Saturday. Despite being +19.5 point underdogs, UTSA managed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 135 fell short of the O/U line of 155.</p> 

<p>UTSA led 32-27 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 28 points while allowing 48. The Roadrunners will look to bounce back after letting a potential upset slip away.</p><p>In their last game, the UTSA Roadrunners put up 60 points, shooting 40.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.5%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.2% of their threes (7/24), but were perfect from the free-throw line, going 5/5.</p> <p>Adou Thiero led the way with 26 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 8/10 from the field. Primo Spears added 19 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Marcus Millender contributed 18 points, connecting on 3 of 9 three-point attempts.</p><p>Even with UTSA's defensive struggles, allowing 75 points on 52% shooting, the Roadrunners couldn’t capitalize. They gave up 60% shooting on two-point attempts (23/38) and 33% from beyond the arc (5/15).</p> <p>UTSA sent their opponent to the line 19 times, where they converted 14 free throws (73%). The Roadrunners also allowed 9 offensive rebounds.</p>

North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs UTSA Roadrunners NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/13/24

<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>Wednesday's interleague matchup between the Guardians and Rockies is set for 8:40 PM ET from Coors Field in Denver. The Rockies are 5th in the NL West and have an overall record of 19-35, while the Guardians are leading the AL Central with a record of 37-18.</p>

<p>Cleveland is currently favored on the money line, and the over/under line is at 11 runs. Ty Blach is starting for the Rockies, and he is facing off against Logan Allen for the Guardians.</p><h3>CLEVELAND GUARDIANS VS COLORADO ROCKIES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Guardians Moneyline -153</p><p>This game will be played at Coors Field at 8:40 ET on Wednesday, May 29th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE GUARDIANS VS ROCKIES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Guardians winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Rockies to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the under</li></ul><p>The most recent game o of this Indians vs. Rockies series took place on Tuesday. Cleveland cruised to a 13-7 win in the last game, as the Rockies pitching staff got tagged for six homers. Heading into the game, the Guardians were favored at -133 on the money line.</p>

<p>Triston McKenzie started for the Indians and went just five innings while giving up four runs and striking out nine. He picked up a win in the game, while Peter Lambert took the loss for Colorado. Lambert went just 4 1/3 innings and gave up six earned runs.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Indians were led by a huge game from Josh Naylor, who homered twice and went 2/4 with five RBIs. David Fry also had a three-hit game and drove in three runs. Jose Ramirez and Kyle Manzardo each had two hits and two RBIs.</p><h3>Guardians Records & Stats</h3><p>Cleveland is 37-18 overall and leads the AL Central by 3.5 games over the Royals. The Guardians are coming off a series win over the Orioles and are 13-4 in series action this year. They have also been really good in day games, going 16-4 this season.</p>

<p>At home, the Guardians have been great, putting together an 18-6 record. They have also been good on the road, going 19-12 this year. So far, they have really thrived as the favorite, putting together a mark of 25-10. As for how they have fared as the underdog, the Guardians are 12-8 this year.</p><p>When the Guardians win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.6 runs per victory. When they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -3.1 runs per defeat. On the run line, the Guardians are 32-23 overall, with a run line record of 18-13 on the road and 14-10 at home. As the favorite, they are 17-18 vs. the run line, while as the underdog, they are 15-5.</p><p>The Cleveland Guardians are on the road today against the Colorado Rockies, and the over/under line is set at 11 runs. The Guardians' games have averaged 8.9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 28-24. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, and when the line has been set at 11 runs, the over has hit in 1 of 1 game. So far this season, 98.2% of their games have had over/under lines set below 11 runs, and their games have gone over in their last three.</p><p>Through 11 starts, Logan Allen has a record of 6-2 and an ERA of 4.89. Looking at his overall numbers, Allen has a WHIP of 1.46 and has pitched much better on the road. His ERA away from home is 3.51, compared to 9.93 at home. Allen has made three quality starts this year and is coming off a game in which he didn't allow a run. In that outing vs. the Twins, he went six innings and gave up five hits. So far, he has allowed 11 home runs. The last time he pitched, he allowed two homers. Opponents are batting .280 off Allen this year.</p><p>Jose Ramirez and Josh Naylor have been a dynamic duo for the Guardians this season, as they are 1st and 2nd on the team in home runs and are also the top two players in terms of RBIs. Ramirez's 56 RBIs are the best in the league, and his 16 homers are the 3rd most in the MLB. Naylor is 7th in the league with 40 RBIs and is 2nd on the team with 15 homers. However, Naylor has struggled of late, hitting just .139 over his last nine games.</p>

<p>Over their last 10 games, Jose Ramirez has gone deep six times while batting .375, and David Fry has also been swinging a hot bat, going 10/23 with three homers in this stretch. Fry has also scored 11 runs in his last eight games. Fry's hot streak has him batting .435 over his last eight games.</p><h3>Rockies Records & Stats</h3><p>With a record of 19-35, the Rockies are in 5th place in the NL West, 14.5 games behind the Dodgers for the division lead. So far, they have gone just 8-12 in divisional games. This season, they have really struggled on the road, going 7-21 compared to 12-14 at home.</p>

<p>Colorado has an overall series record of 3-13-1 this season, and they are 0-0 as the favorite. As for their record as the underdog, the Rockies are 19-35 this season. They will be looking to take the series lead today, as their overall record is 1-1 against the Guardians in this series.</p><p>So far this season, the Rockies have been a solid play on the run line, going 29-25 overall, including 14-12 at home and 15-13 on the road. They have been an underdog in every game, and their average run margin in wins is +3.2, while it's -3.9 in losses.</p><p>Colorado has been a consistent over team this season, with a combined run average of 9.8 runs per game. They have hit the over in 29 of their 54 games this season, and their games have averaged an over/under line of 9 runs. However, when the line has been set at 11 runs, they have gone under in 4 of 7 games. Their games have had an average over/under line of 9 runs, and their games have gone over in 29 of 54 games this season. </p><p>Left-hander Ty Blach gets the start for the Rockies today as he faces the Guardians at home. He has made four starts and seven appearances this season, coming in with a record of 1-2 and an ERA of 4.55. Blach's WHIP for the season is currently 1.30. The last time he took the mound, Blach finished with a no-decision, going 6 2/3 innings and giving up two earned runs on five hits. He did give up a homer in that outing. Before that, he had given up at least one homer in three straight outings.</p><p>So far this season, the Rockies offense is averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 19th in the league. They have been a better offensive team at home, averaging 4.5 runs per game, which is 9th in the MLB. As a team, the Rockies are batting .247, and their team on-base percentage is just 14th in the league. One thing to keep an eye on is their league-leading BABIP of .32.</p>

<p>Currently, the Rockies have two of the league's top home run hitters in Ryan McMahon and Ezequiel Tovar. McMahon's 10 homers are 8th in the league, and Tovar is 11th with seven. McMahon also leads the team with 33 RBIs. Tovar is batting .286 for the season and has gone 9/23 in his last five games. Charlie Blackmon has also been swinging a hot bat, going 6/15 in his last four games.</p>

Cleveland Guardians vs Colorado Rockies Betting Pick & Prediction 5/29/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Aztecs versus the Golden Bears? Tip off is at at 10:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACCN. The game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, CA. San Diego State is the -5 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against California. The over/under for the game is set at 147 points.</p><h3>SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS VS CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: California Golden Bears +5</p><p>This game will be played at SAP Center at San Jose at 10:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Golden Bears.</li><li>Not only will California pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can San Diego State Grab a Win on the Road?</h3><p>San Diego State improved to 6-2 on the season with an 81-75 win over California Baptist on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Aztecs were -13.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the O/U line of 136.5.</p> <p>San Diego State led 40-33 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half, but allowed 42 points to the Lancers, making the game closer than expected.</p><p>San Diego State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 81 points while shooting 54.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.7%, thanks in part to their 52.9% shooting from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 17 attempts. They also hit 80% of their free throws, going 16 for 20 from the line.</p> <p>The Aztecs dished out 19 assists, with Nick Boyd contributing 8 of them to go along with his 16 points. Dominique Daniels Jr. led the team with 22 points, despite shooting just 38.1% overall and 27.3% from three. Miles Byrd added 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep, while Boyd and Byrd both shot 66.7% from three-point range.</p><p>San Diego State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 54% from the field. They couldn't contain the two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 55% (19/34) from inside the arc.</p> <p>From beyond the three-point line, the Aztecs allowed 9 threes on 17 attempts, a 52% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 16 free throws (80%).</p><h3>Can California Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?</h3><p>California improved to 7-4 on the season with an 84-66 win over Northwestern State on Saturday. The Golden Bears, who were -16 point favorites at home, covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 150, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 144.</p> <p>Cal led 36-33 at halftime before pulling away in the second half, scoring 48 points while holding the Demons to 33. This strong second-half performance was key to their victory.</p><p>California's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points with a 52.8% field goal percentage. They hit 48% of their threes, connecting on 12 of 25 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 64.2%.</p> <p>Andrej Stojakovic led the way with 31 points, shooting 71.4% overall and 66.7% from deep. Jeremiah Wilkinson added 18 points, while Landyn Jumawan contributed 15, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Despite California's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 66 points. However, they allowed a 52% shooting performance, with 28 made field goals on 53 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, California's defense gave up 12 threes on 25 attempts, a 48% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 76%.</p>

San Diego State Aztecs vs California Golden Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the 76ers will be in Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers. The Cavs are currently favored by 11, and the over/under line is set at 221.</p>

<p>Philadelphia comes into this game with a record of 9-16, and they are 12th in the Eastern Conference. They have won their last two games. Cleveland is 24-4 and in first place in the East. They have won three straight.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -11</p><p>This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 8:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 130-114 in favor of the Cavaliers.</li><li>Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.5% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the 76ers Have What it Takes in Cleveland?</h3><p>Philadelphia improved to 9-16 on the season with a 108-98 win over the Hornets on Friday. The 76ers were favored by 13 points at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 206, falling short of the 213.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Philadelphia jumped out to a 41-23 lead after the 1st quarter and went on a 10-0 run to extend their lead from 55-46 to 65-46. Charlotte fought back, outscoring the 76ers 27-23 in the 4th quarter, but the 76ers held on for the win.</p><p>Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 34 points and 9 assists in their win over the Hornets, scoring 12 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. Tyrese Maxey added 23 points, with 15 coming in the opening period, and Kelly Oubre contributed 22 points, shooting 80% from the field and hitting 4 threes at a 66.7% rate.</p> <p>Philadelphia shot 49.4% from the field, connecting on 12 threes at a 36.4% clip. Oubre and Maxey each made 4 threes, with Maxey shooting 36.4% from deep.</p><p>The 76ers put together a solid defensive performance, holding the Hornets to just 98 points on Friday. Philadelphia allowed 23 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, 25 in the 3rd, and 27 in the 4th.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the 76ers limited the Hornets to 10 made threes on 32% shooting. Philadelphia also recorded 14 steals and 6 blocks in the win.</p><h3>Pressure Builds for Cleveland as Home Favorites</h3><p>The Cavaliers improved to 24-4 this season with a dominant 124-101 win over the Bucks on Friday. Playing at home, Cleveland entered the game as -8.5 point favorites and covered the spread with a +23 point victory. The total points for the game reached 225, just surpassing the 221-point over/under line.</p> <p>Cleveland set the tone early, leading 29-20 after the 1st quarter and extending their lead with a 40-point 2nd quarter. A 12-0 run stretched the score from 98-76 to 110-76, and while the Bucks outscored the Cavaliers in the 4th quarter, the game was already out of reach.</p><p>Donovan Mitchell's consistent scoring helped the Cavaliers to a win over the Bucks, as he poured in 27 points with 8 in each of the first three quarters. Darius Garland added 16 points, hitting 4 threes at a 66.7% rate, while Evan Mobley and Dean Wade contributed 15 points each.</p> <p>Cleveland connected on 20 threes, shooting 42.6% from deep and 50.5% overall. Ty Jerome chipped in 13 points, with 7 coming in the 4th quarter.</p><p>The Cavaliers' defense held the Bucks to 101 points on Friday, with Cleveland giving up 20 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 2nd. They allowed 25 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters to secure the win.</p> <p>Defensively, the Cavaliers limited Milwaukee's three-point shooting, allowing just 10 made threes on 37% shooting. They also sent the Bucks to the free-throw line 18 times, where Milwaukee made 11. Cleveland finished with 11 steals but didn't record a block.</p>

Philadelphia 76ers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>An interleague battle begins Tuesday night when the Toronto Blue Jays (21-14, 12-11 away) visit the Philadelphia Phillies (16-19, 9-7 home). Toronto has turned their season around over the past two weeks, while the Phillies have continued to sputter around the .500 mark. Below is my MLB pick for the Toronto Blue Jays vs Philadelphia Phillies.</p>



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<p>The Pick: Toronto Blue Jays -105</p>



<p>This game will be played at Citizens Bank Park at 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.</p>



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<p>✅ Toronto has had Philadelphia’s number having won five of their last six meetings.</p>



<p>✅ At Citizens Bank Park, the Blue Jays have won 14 of their last 19 games in Philadelphia.</p>



<p>✅ The Phillies are struggling having lost six of their last seven games played.</p>



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<p>Toronto struggled to begin the season, but they have turned things around and are now seven games about .500. The American League East is the best division in baseball and the Blue Jays are already seven games back of first place. The past weekend, the Blue Jays visited the Pittsburgh Pirates and dominated in a series sweep. Toronto won each game by at least four runs and won by a combined 22-3 score line.</p>



<p>Alek Manoah is taking the mound for the eighth time this season and he will need to improve on his 4.71 ERA and 1.65 WHIP.</p>



<p>The Blue Jays have been balanced at the dish with Matt Chapman batting a team high .349, Vlad Guerrero Jr. has mashed seven home runs, and Bo Bichette has a team leading 22 RBIs.</p>



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<p>Philadelphia appeared to be turning things around, but it was a poor last seven days for the defending National League Champions. The Phillies opened the week by getting swept by the Dodgers and then welcomed the</p>



<p>Aaron Nola is set to make his eighth start of the year and he has to improve on his 4.64 ERA and 1.13 WHIP.</p>



<p>The Phillies offense has been balanced this year with Brandon Marsh having a .314 batting average, Kyle Schwarber has eight home runs, and Alec Bohm has knocked in 25 RBIs.</p>

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<p>The Bearcats and Black Bears are set to face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Black Bears will host the game at Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, ME. This America East conference matchup has an over/under of 138.5 points, and Maine is favored to win by -6.5 at home vs. Binghamton.</p><h3>BINGHAMTON BEARCATS VS MAINE BLACK BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Binghamton Bearcats +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Cross Insurance Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BINGHAMTON BEARCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-69 in favor of the Black Bears.</li><li>Even though we have Maine winning straight-up, we like Binghamton at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 138.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bearcats Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p>So far this season, Binghamton has gone 8-10, including a 0-4 mark in America East games. They have lost their last five games and are 2-7 on the road, compared to 4-2 at home.</p>

<p>Being the underdog is nothing new for the Bearcats, as they have been the underdog in 10 of their 18 games, going just 1-9 in those contests. Their average scoring margin on the road is -13.6, and they have lost three straight games away from home.</p><p>As the underdog this season, Binghamton has an ATS record of just 2-8. On the road, their ATS mark is 3-6. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Bearcats are just 2-8 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 138.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Binghamton games this season (143.2). So far, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 145 points, which is lower than their season average of 146.2 points per game.</p><p>The Binghamton offense is coming off a game where they scored 60 points against Massachusetts-Lowell. They posted a field goal percentage of 42.6% and connected on 2 threes. One area that the Binghamton offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 110th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 45%.</p><p>Currently, the Bearcats' defense holds the 208th rank in the nation, allowing 74.2 points per game. In today's game, the Binghamton defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 2 three-pointers while giving up 80 points.</p><h3>Do the Black Bears Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>After starting the season with a 3-8 record, Maine has won seven of their last nine games to get back to .500 overall. The Black Bears have been much better at home this season, going 3-2 compared to 6-8 on the road.</p>

<p>Today, Maine is a 6.5-point favorite against Binghamton. So far this season, the Black Bears have been favored in 13 games, going 8-5 in those contests.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Maine has gone 8-5 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Black Bears have gone 6-4 ATS and they have gone 5-4 ATS in their last 10 home games.</p><p>This season, the over/under record for Maine games is 8-11 and today's line of 138.5 is similar to the average over/under line in their games (138.2). So far, 12 of their games have finished with less points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 with an average scoring total of 141 points.</p><p>Maine finished with 81 points in their game against Albany. This total surpasses their season-average of 69 points per game. Peter Filipovity led the team in scoring, putting up 23 points. Additionally, Kristians Feierbergs contributed 16 points for the Black Bears.</p><p>Maine's defense has been playing well, ranking 67th nationally, with 67.2 points allowed per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Maine's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.1% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 30.6% this season.</p>

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<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nba" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NBA</h2>
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<p>The New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox have one of the longest rivalries in Major League Baseball and a new chapter will be written this weekend when the teams get together at Fenway Park for a weekend set.</p>



<p>The first game is on Friday and will have a 7:10 p.m. ET first pitch with Domingo German for the visiting Yankees and Martin Perez for the host Red Sox. This was certainly an interesting line for the <a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/us/">sportsbooks</a> to set, but we see German lined as a slight favorite here based on the initial line and some action on the Bronx Bombers.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bovada/"><strong>Bovada</strong></a> Sportsbook shows Yankees -125 for this one with a total of 10.5 as runs could be in the forecast in Beantown.</p>



<h2 id="h-new-york-yankees"><strong><u>New York Yankees</u></strong></h2>



<p>The Yankees have a lot of positive indicators on offense, but sports are a bottom-line business. It’s all about results, not promise and potential. The Yankees have not lived up to their offensive potential this season and have a worse record than they should as a result.</p>



<p>In terms of contact quality, few teams, if any, are better than the Yankees at hitting the ball hard. However, a lot of teams are much better offensively than the Yanks. What gives? Well, the Yankees have one of the highest ground ball percentage rates in baseball at over 45%. It is hard to get extra-base hits on ground balls and those worm-burners can sometimes be a waste of hard contact because the field slows them down.</p>



<p>The Yankees are also one of the absolute worst teams in baseball with runners in scoring position. They went into action on Friday ranked 28th in wOBA in that split and that was only because of a high walk rate. The Yankees have a higher OBP with RISP than SLG, so they have not capitalized on a lot of their chances to score runs, thus putting increased strain on the pitching staff.</p>



<p>Domingo German gets the call on Friday for the Yankees. He missed all of 2020 serving a suspension stemming from a domestic incident. He has pitched well in 69 innings with a 4.17 ERA. It would be lower, but he has allowed 14 home runs in his 13 starts. His K and BB numbers are quite solid, but the long ball has been his problem. Fortunately for him, 11 of the 14 home runs have been solo shots.</p>



<p>Recently, German has struggled, allowing 11 runs on 17 hits in his last 8.1 innings of work. Interestingly, German has actually seen upticks in his fastball spin rate since the MLB crackdown, so he hasn’t fallen victim to any of that noise, but his changeup has not been as sharp and his recent fastball velocity has tailed off a bit. We could be looking at a mechanical issue or some sort of injury indicator here.</p>



<h2 id="h-boston-red-sox"><strong><u>Boston Red Sox</u></strong></h2>



<p>The Red Sox offense was so strong in April and the first part of May that it looked like Boston was all of the sudden the team to beat in the AL East. Things have changed and the Red Sox have leveled off, both from a wins and losses standpoint, but also an offensive standpoint.</p>



<p>Entering play on Thursday, Boston was in the middle of the pack offensively in both wOBA and wRC+ for the last 30 days. An increase in strikeouts was partially to blame, but also a decrease in walks. The Red Sox played a very weak schedule early in the season and took full advantage of playing some teams that simply aren’t very good. The Red Sox have played the Rays, Royals, Braves, Jays, Astros, Yankees, and Astros in series since the start of June.</p>



<p>That type of gauntlet would hurt anybody’s numbers. While the offensive decreases are indeed worrisome, the Red Sox pitching staff has really felt the biggest impact. Entering play on Thursday, Boston ranked 23rd in ERA over the last 30 days and had a HR/FB% of 16.6%. What made Boston so good early in the year was avoiding the long ball, but that has not happened with better opposing lineups.</p>



<p>Martin Perez has a 4.32 ERA with a 4.40 FIP in his 66.2 innings of work. The left-hander has been one of those struggling Boston pitchers of late. He rebounded nicely with five good innings against the Royals last time out, but had allowed 11 runs on 12 hits in his previous two starts while recording only 10 outs.</p>



<p>Perez was certainly a regression candidate, but those two starts really drove up his ERA and associated metrics. Over his last five starts, Perez has only struck out 13 batters out of 95 faced. He’s playing with a lot of fire right now. The question is whether or not the Yankees can burn him.</p>



<h2 id="h-yankees-vs-red-sox-free-pick"><strong><u>Yankees vs. Red Sox Free Pick</u></strong></h2>



<p>The Yankees certainly seem to have a much higher upside the rest of the way, but what about in this individual game? Well, we know that the Yankees will put a lot of balls in play against the Red Sox and Boston has a suspect defense at best. German has had some command issues this season with the home run, but the Red Sox have only hit 39 home runs at home this season. They are ninth in SLG, but not exactly because of the long ball.</p>



<p>New York looks like the side to take in this game.</p>

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<p>The UFC is going to leave the United States for the weekend as it’s time for UFC Fight night from Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia. This will be the first time that the UFC will be in that part of the world, but there is a terrific card set up.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The main event will feature a great middleweight battle between championship contenders, and the <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">betting odds</a> are tight as well. Here is a look at the best fights of the night, and some of the bets that should be made. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Aliskerov-Whittaker Ready for Battle</h2>



<p>The main event is a fight that is a long time coming as both the fighters have been on a path to contend for a title belt. Ikram Aliskerov will face off against Robert Whittaker and the latter is a slight betting favorite in this matchup.&nbsp;</p>



<p>This fight was actually just thrown together based on some other scratches, but these fighters were always going to meet up at some point. Aliskerov comes into this fight with odds set at +131, while Whittaker is a slight favorite at -151.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Whittaker will be delivering Aliskerov the first loss of his career, as he has been a fighter that just continues to impress. This should be a great matchup of two aggressive fighters, and this one will be decided by a knockout of some sort.&nbsp;</p>



<p>There is a really good chance that this fight will end with an upset, and getting Aliskerov at +131 is an opportunity that you can’t pass up. </p>



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<p>The UFC has done a great job of putting together some other great fights, and that includes a huge heavyweight battle between Alexander Volkov and Sergei Pavlovich. This is another fight where the betting odds are pretty tight, and it should lead to an excellent battle in Saudi Arabia.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Pavlovich has already had a shot at winning the title in this weight class, but he was clearly not prepared for that battle. He is the favorite in this battle at -201, but he will have his work cut out for him.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Volkov comes into this fight with three straight wins, and all three of them have come via stoppage. While that is an impressive run, that’s not going to be what happens in this fight.&nbsp;</p>



<p>If you are going to bet on this fight then you want to take Pavlovich at -201 to come away with another impressive win.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Desperate Welterweights Ready to Fight</h2>



<p>Daniel Rodriguez will be looking to pull off a pretty big upset when he takes on Kelvin Gastelum in Saudi Arabia this weekend. Rodriguez currently has <a href="https://bangthebook.com/sportsbooks/bookmaker">odds</a> set at +220, but he is facing Gastelum (-260), and he is another fighter that has been struggling to win of late. </p>



<p>Since both of these fighters are coming into this bout on a losing streak, there will be a bit of desperation that is shown throughout the fight. This might end up being the biggest upset of the night, and going with Rodriguez at +220 is the way to go.</p>



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<p>The Detroit Pistons head to Phoenix to take on the Suns in a non-conference matchup. The game is set to tip-off at 9:00 ET and can be seen on AZFa.</p>

<p>Phoenix is currently favored by 6 points and has a record of 14-12. They are 9th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Pacific Division. Detroit is 11th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Central Division. They come into this game with a record of 11-17.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Pistons +6</p><p>This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT PISTONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-112 in favor of the Pistons.</li><li>Our projections have Cade Cunningham finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Pistons finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Pistons Chances on the Road</h3><p>The Pistons fell to 11-17 on the season after a 126-119 home loss to the Jazz on Thursday. Detroit, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 245 exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 17.5 points.</p> <p>Detroit’s slow start saw them down 48-19 after the 1st quarter. They responded with a 35-19 2nd quarter and went on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit from 32-15 to 32-25. Despite outscoring Utah 32-30 in the 3rd and 33-29 in the 4th, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>In the Pistons' 126-119 loss to the Jazz, Cade Cunningham led the way with 33 points and 7 assists, shooting 56.5% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. Malik Beasley contributed 26 points, knocking down 7 threes despite shooting just 34.6% overall.</p> <p>As a team, Detroit made 13 threes, but shot just 27.7% from beyond the arc and 43.8% overall. Cunningham scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Beasley added 9 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p><p>Defensively, the Pistons struggled out of the gate, allowing 48 points in the 1st quarter, but they tightened up in the 2nd, giving up just 19. However, they couldn't maintain that level of play, allowing 30 points in the 3rd and 29 in the 4th, leading to a 126-119 loss to the Jazz.</p> <p>Detroit had a tough time defending the perimeter, as the Jazz hit 20 threes at a 50% clip. Utah also went to the line 31 times, making 28 free throws. The Pistons gave up 15 offensive rebounds but did manage to record 10 steals and 8 blocks.</p><h3>Can Phoenix Deliver Being Favored at Home?</h3><p>The Suns fell to 14-12 on the season after a 120-111 loss to the Pacers on Thursday. Phoenix, favored by six points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 231 points came in just under the 235.5-point line.</p> <p>Indiana’s 14-0 run early in the game put Phoenix in a hole, but the Suns battled back to lead 59-60 at halftime. However, a rough 3rd quarter, where they were outscored 37-24, left them trailing 97-83 heading into the 4th. Despite outscoring the Pacers 28-23 in the final quarter, the Suns couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>Kevin Durant poured in 37 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the Suns' 120-111 loss to the Pacers, shooting 55.6% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip. Devin Booker added 17 points, with 12 of those coming in the opening quarter, while Bradley Beal contributed 16 points, shooting 66.7% from the floor and making 2 threes at 50%.</p> <p>Durant was a force in the 4th quarter, scoring 16 points, and added 11 more in the 3rd. The Suns made just 9 threes as a team, shooting 30% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.8%.</p><p>The Suns gave up 120 points in their loss to the Pacers, with a tough 3rd quarter where they allowed 37 points. They did tighten up in the 4th, holding Indiana to 23 points. Phoenix allowed the Pacers to shoot 43% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Suns allowed 16 threes on 39% shooting. Indiana also got to the line 31 times, making 26 free throws. Phoenix gave up 9 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 4 blocks.</p>

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Oilers versus the Kings? The puck drops at 10:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on TBS. The game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The Oilers are favored by -1.5 in this Pacific division showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>EDMONTON OILERS VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Kings +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Friday, April 26th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5 goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Oilers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Oilers on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Kings (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Edmonton Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><p><p>On the year, the Oilers have gone 49-27-6, which has them in 2nd place in the Pacific Division and 5th place in the Western Conference. Over their last ten games, they have gone 5-5, and they have lost two straight games.</p>

<p>When playing on the road, Edmonton has gone 21-18-2, and they have lost two straight games away from home. On the year, they have been favored in 71 of their 82 games, and they have gone 45-20-6 in those games. Over their last five games, they have gone 2-3.</p></p><p>Edmonton comes into this game with a puck line record of 38-44, including going 15-26 on the road. In their last ten games, the Oilers have gone 5-5 against the puck line.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Oilers have 35 wins by multiple goals and have gone 34-37 against the puck line when favored. Edmonton has dropped two straight games vs. the puck line and has an average scoring margin of +.7 goals per game.</p> <p>On average, Edmonton's games have finished with 6.5 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6.6. In total, the Oilers come in with an over/under record of 35-44-3.</p><p>Across their three previous road games, Edmonton has an puck line mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 2 goals per game.</p><p>When looking at their offense, the Oilers have an average of 3.6 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 4th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 1st in the league. In terms of the Oilers' offense during power plays, they are 4th in power play goals and 17th in shorthanded goals.</p><p>The leading scorer for Edmonton's offense is Zach Hyman. Coming into the game he has 54 goals, ranking 3rd in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 23 assists so far.</p><p>Los Angeles defense takes on the Oilers ranked 28th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 27.9 shots per game against Los Angeles. They also are 5th in shutouts, with 7 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Stuart Skinner has started 57 games this season. His current record stands at 36-16, and his save percentage is 0.931%.</p><h3>No Pressure for Los Angeles as Home Dogs</h3><p><p>Heading into this game, the Kings are in 7th place in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Pacific Division. On the season, Los Angeles has a record of 44-27-11 and has 99 points.</p>

<p>At home, the Kings have gone 22-12-7, and they have been the underdog in 25 games this season, going 12-9-4 in those contests. Over their last ten games, the Kings have gone 7-3, and they have won two straight games as the underdog.</p></p><p>Los Angeles enters this game with a puck line record of 39-43 on the season and 22-35 when they are favored. So far, the Kings have had 29 wins by multiple goals and 21 losses by more than one goal.</p>

<p>At home, the Kings have gone 19-22 against the puck line this season, and their average scoring margin at home is +.7 goals per game. In their last 10 games at home, the Kings have a puck line record of 7-3.</p> <p>For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Los Angeles is 5.7. The season's average over/under line is currently at 6.1. The Kings come in with an over/under record of 31-48-3.</p><p>When looking at their past three road matchups, Edmonton has an puck line record of 1-2 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.</p><p>The Kings come into the game scoring an average of 3.1 goals per game, putting them 16th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 9th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Kings offense is 13th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 6th in the NHL.</p><p>The leading scorer for Los Angeles' offense is Trevor Moore. Coming into the game he has 31 goals, ranking 40th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Moore has 26 assists this season.</p><p>Defensively, the Kings are currently 28th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 27.9 shots per game against Los Angeles. They also are 5th in shutouts, coming in with 7 shutouts.</p><p>Goalie Cam Talbot comes into the game having made 52 starts this season. So far, his record is 27-20 and he has a save percentage of 0.914%.</p>

Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 4/26/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Colonels and Demons. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Demons at Prather Coliseum in Natchitoches, LA. Get ready to place your bets! Nicholls is favored by -1.5 in this Southland conference matchup the against Northwestern State. The over/under for the game is set at 141.5 points.</p><h3>NICHOLLS COLONELS VS NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northwestern State Demons +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Prather Coliseum at 7:30 ET on Monday, March 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHWESTERN STATE DEMONS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Demons.</li><li>Not only will Northwestern State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Nicholls Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?</h3><p>On the season, Nicholls State has gone 16-13, and they are 11-5 in Southland Conference play. On the road, the Colonels are 6-10, and they come into this game off of a 83-62 loss to McNeese State. Over their last ten road games, they have gone 4-6.</p>

<p>Overall, Nicholls State has been favored in 11 games, going 9-2 in those matchups. The Colonels' average scoring margin on the road is -7.4, while their average scoring margin at home is +1.9. So far, they are 7-3 at home.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Nicholls has gone 7-4 against the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Colonels are 7-3 vs. the spread. On the road this year, Nicholls has an ATS mark of 9-7 and over their last 3 road games, they are 1-2 vs. the spread. Overall, the Colonels are 15-11 ATS this season.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 141.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Nicholls' games this season (144.3). So far, 12 of their games have finished with more points than today's OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 3-0 with an average scoring total of 157 points.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Nicholls offense tallied 62 points in a matchup against McNeese State. Their field goal percentage for the game was 35.1%, and they made 9 threes. The team's scoring leader is Jamal West Jr., who holds an average of 14 as they head into today's matchup. Additionally, Diante Smith is averaging 15.4 points per game this season.</p><p>Currently, the Colonels' defense holds the 250th rank in the nation, allowing 75.2 points per game. In today's game vs. Northwestern State, the Nicholls defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Nicholls made 21 free-throws vs. the Colonels.</p><h3>Is a Home Win Possible for the Demons?</h3><p>Northwestern State has been the underdog in 22 of their 29 games this season, and they have a record of 3-19 in those games. At home, the Demons are 4-6 this season, and they have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games at home.</p>

<p>Coming off an 86-73 win over Houston Christian, Northwestern State is 9-20 overall this season. So far, they have gone 7-8 in Southland Conference games.</p><p>Northwestern State has an ATS record of 14-12 this season. As the underdog, their record vs. the spread is 10-12. At home, they have gone 5-5 vs. the spread.</p><p>Northwestern State games have an over/under record of 14-12 this season. Today's over/under line of 141.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (146.5). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 149 points compared to their season average of 145.1 points per game.</p><p>Northwestern State's offense had a good outing, putting up 86 points against Houston Christian. They achieved a 57.6% field goal percentage and went 10/14 from the free-throw line. Offensively, the Demons hold a season-long field goal percentage of 43%, placing them 267th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 321st in terms of percentage and 260th in three-pointers made.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Northwestern State defense is giving up an average of 76.2 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 6.5 threes per game vs. Nicholls. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 31.0%.</p>

Nicholls Colonels vs Northwestern State Demons Betting Pick & Prediction 3/4/24

<p>Already leading the series 1-0, the Mariners (86-73, 43-35 home) are sending Bryan Woo to the mound to take on the Rangers (89-70, 39-39 away) and Nathan Eovaldi. See who I like to come out on top in this AL West matchup between the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners in Seattle.</p><h3>TEXAS RANGERS VS SEATTLE MARINERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Rangers +105</p><p>This game will be played at T-Mobile Park at 10:10 ET on Friday, September 29th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>In their last ten games, the Rangers have a record of 7-3.</li><li>Texas has the leg up over the Mariners so far this year at 8-2.</li><li>In Nathan Eovaldi's five most recent starts, the Rangers are 3-0.</li></ul><h3>TEXAS RANGERS HAVE BEEN GOOD AGAINST THE AL WEST</h3><p>Texas' overall record currently stands at 89-70, placing them 1st in the AL West. The Rangers will look to extend their current series winning streak to 51 and have an overall series record of 29-19-2. At home, Texas is 50-31 and 39-39 on the road.</p><p><p>Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi has had a successful season thus far, boasting an impressive 12-4 record in 24 appearances. His ERA stands at 3.26, while his K/9 is 8.13 and FIP is 3.72. Additionally, he has held opponents to a .284 OBP.</p></p><p>The Rangers earned a victory in Nathan Eovaldi's most recent start, besting the Mariners 9-8. The right-hander pitched five frames, giving up six hits and five earned runs to earn the win.</p><p>The Rangers have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 24 home runs over their last ten games. Compared to other clubs, this is 1st best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 3rd in home runs and 2nd in slugging percentage. Overall, Texas is averaging 5.5 runs per game (3rd).</p><p>Adolis García leads the Rangers in home runs this season with 39 and is also the team's RBI leader, having driven in 107 runs. His slugging percentage for 2023 stands at an impressive .513.</p><h3>WILL THE SEATTLE MARINERS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?</h3><p>Leading up to today's game, the Mariners are 3rd in the AL West on a record of 86-73. Overall, they have played in 50 different series, going 26-22-2. When playing above .500 teams, the Mariners are 86-73, and currently hold win percentages of 55.1% at home and 53.1% on the road.</p><p><p>Bryan Woo takes the mound for Seattle with a 4-5 record. He has made 17 appearances this season, posting an ERA of 4.39 and a K/9 of 9.43. His FIP is also 4.39, while his OBP is .296.</p></p><p>Bryan Woo and the Mariners were unable to come away with a win in their last game, as Woo allowed six runs on five hits in 3 1/3 innings against the Rangers. Despite this setback, the 2023 season has been a successful one for Woo thus far.</p><p>Having gone deep 11 times in their last ten games, the Mariners are 8th in that span. At 4.7 runs per game, Seattle is 11th in the league. This figure has come on a team batting average of .243 while hitting a total of 206 home runs (11th).</p><p>Cal Raleigh's season-long batting average of .237 and slugging percentage of .466 have been key contributors to the Seattle offense this year. Over the team's last ten games, Raleigh has been on fire, leading the Mariners in hits and batting an impressive .291.</p>

Texas Rangers vs Seattle Mariners Betting Pick & Prediction 9/29/23

<p>Paul Skenes and the Pirates will host the Reds today in Pittsburgh, with the game getting started at 6:40 PM ET from PNC Park. The money line odds have the Pirates favored at -197, while the Reds are sitting at +166. The over/under line is at 8 runs.</p>

<p>Cincinnati will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak, as they are 34-37 and 4th in the NL Central. The Pirates are also 34-37, and Paul Skenes is starting for them. The Reds are starting Carson Spiers. This game will be televised on BSOH.</p><h3>CINCINNATI REDS VS PITTSBURGH PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: OVER 8 Runs</p><p>This game will be played at PNC Park at 6:40 ET on Monday, June 17th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE REDS VS PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Pirates winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Reds to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Reds Records & Stats</h3><p>The Reds will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Brewers with a 5-4 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 8th inning before the Brewers scored three runs in the bottom of the 8th. Cincinnati was the +128 underdog on the road going into this matchup.</p>

<p>Frankie Montas had a good start for the Reds, going five innings and giving up just three earned runs, and striking out five. However, the Cincinnati bullpen couldn't close things out, and Lucas Sims took the loss out of the bullpen. The Reds also wasted a big game from Elly De La Cruz, who homered in the 1st inning, going 2/3.</p><p>Cincinnati is on the road today vs. the Pirates, and they are looking to pick up a win to get back to .500, as they are 34-37 overall. The Reds are 4th in the NL Central, and they are eight games behind the Brewers for the division lead. So far, they have gone just 8-8 in divisional games.</p>

<p>The Reds lost the final two games of their series vs. the Brewers, dropping the series 2-1. As the underdog, Cincinnati has gone 16-24 this year, and they are 18-13 as the favorite. They have an overall series record of 8-13-2 this year.</p><p>The Reds are 23-11 against the run line on the road this season, and their average run margin in those games is +0.7. Their overall run line record is 38-33, and their average run margin for the season is +0.2 runs per game. They have been the underdog in 40 games and have gone 23-17 against the run line in those contests.</p><p>Today's over/under line for the Cincinnati Reds' game against the Pittsburgh Pirates is set at 8 runs. The Reds have seen a lot of high-scoring games this season, with their games averaging 8.4 runs per game. Their over/under record for the season is 31-37, and their games have had an average over/under line of 9 runs. When the line has been set at 8 runs, the Reds have gone 3-5 on the over/under. Overall, 67.6% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs, and their current under streak is at 2 games.</p><p>Carson Spiers has been used out of the bullpen in each of his first four appearances this season. He has yet to record a decision, but has been solid, as he has not allowed more than one earned run in any outing. Spiers' last appearance was on June 9th, where he went 5 2/3 innings and struck out 7 batters.</p><p>Jeimer Candelario has been swinging a hot bat for the Reds, going 12/35 with four homers and 10 RBIs over his last nine games. This has helped him move into a tie with Elly De La Cruz for the team lead in homers at 12. De La Cruz comes into the game batting just .235, but his 31 RBIs are 3rd on the team. Spencer Steer is also near the top of the Reds' home run leaderboard, with eight homers, and his 42 RBIs are the best mark on the team.</p>

<p>Overall, the Reds are averaging 4.3 runs per game, and they have been a better offensive team on the road this season. As a team, they are batting just .226, which is 19th in the league, and their on-base percentage of .307 is also below the league average.</p><h3>Pirates Records & Stats</h3><p>The Pirates's offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Rockies, closing out their series with an 8-2 win. After allowing two runs to the Rockies in the bottom of the first, the Pirates responded with a run of their own and added another four runs in the 2nd inning. Pittsburgh went on to close out the 8-2 win with three more runs in the 6th.</p>

<p>Josh Fleming put together a good start for the Pirates, going four innings and not giving up a run. He only had two strikeouts in the outing and got the win. Pittsburgh's offense was carried by Rowdy Tellez, who went 3/5 with two RBIs.</p><p>The Pirates are 34-37 overall and trail the Brewers by eight games in the NL Central. So far, they are 8-9 in divisional matchups. Pittsburgh will host the Reds today with an overall record of 16-17 at home compared to 18-20 on the road.</p>

<p>Pittsburgh won the final two games of their series vs. the Rockies to take the series 2-1. Heading into today's game, they are 5-5 over their last 10. This year, the Pirates have struggled as the favorite, going 12-17, and they are just 6-11 as the home favorite. Their overall series record is 9-10-4 this year.</p><p>The Pirates have been a solid run line bet this season, going 39-32. They have been a better bet on the road, where they are 22-16 on the run line. They have been a better bet as an underdog, going 29-13 on the run line. Overall, they have an average run margin of -0.4 runs per game.</p><p>The Pittsburgh Pirates are playing the Cincinnati Reds at home today. The O/U line for the game is set at 8 runs. The combined run average for Pirates games this season is 8.6 runs per game. Their O/U record for the season is 35-35, and their average O/U line is set at 8 runs. When the O/U line is set at 8 runs, their record is 9-10. So far this season, 45.1% of their games have had O/U lines set higher than 8 runs, while 28.2% have had lower lines.</p><p>Through six starts, Paul Skenes has a record of 3-0 and an ERA of 2.43 for the Pirates. He has made four quality starts this year and is coming off a game in which he didn't allow a run. In that outing vs. the Cardinals, Skenes went 6 1/3 innings, giving up five hits and issuing zero walks. Skenes' ERA at home is 4.55 compared to 1.0 on the road. Opponents are batting .211 off the right-hander this season, and he has a strikeout rate of 12.42 per nine innings.</p>
<p>Heading into today's game, Bryan Reynolds has been on a tear for the Pirates, going 14/42 in his last 10 games, with six runs scored and four RBIs. Reynolds is also on a 14-game hitting streak. Andrew McCutchen has also been swinging the bat well of late, going 11/34 in his last eight games, including two home runs. McCutchen is also on a three-game hitting streak.</p>

<p>For the season, the Pirates are averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 22nd in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in batting average, slugging percentage, and OPS. As a team, they are batting just .232 and are 19th in home runs. Pittsburgh's most common home run threats are McCutchen, Bryan Reynolds, and Oneil Cruz, who all have nine homers this season.</p>

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